What is it?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons require a dual qualification in medicine and dentistry. They perform specialised surgery of the face, mouth, neck and jaw.
What conditions does it cover?
The most common conditions our experts are called upon to provide an opinion on are:
- Cancer including all surgery to head and neck,
- Misdiagnosis, delay to diagnosis, treatment
- Skin cancer
- Surgical reconstruction including cosmetic surgery/deformity to face and neck
- Trauma surgery to head and neck including jaw joints
- Dental conditions and claims involving oral surgery
- Facial fractures and facial pain
Please note that an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon cannot provide expert opinion on routine dental treatment.
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