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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Description
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We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who is committed to delivering high-quality patient care within oral and maxillofacial surgery. In this role, you will work with assessment, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and follow-up of patients with conditions, injuries, and diseases affecting the jaw, face, oral cavity, and related structures. This position is ideal for a professional who combines surgical precision with strong communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a clear focus on patient safety.
As an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, you will encounter a broad range of clinical cases, including removal of impacted teeth, treatment of infections, facial skeletal trauma, cystic lesions, reconstructive procedures, implant surgery, and evaluation of congenital or acquired abnormalities in the jaw region. You will collaborate closely with dentists, physicians, anesthesia staff, nurses, radiographers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment pathways. The role requires the ability to make thorough clinical assessments, interpret diagnostic imaging, and plan treatment based on current medical knowledge and best practices.
We are seeking someone who is structured, decisive, and confident when meeting patients in different life situations. Many patients may experience pain, anxiety, or complex medical challenges, so it is important that you can build trust, explain procedures clearly, and support patient needs before, during, and after treatment. You must also be comfortable working in an environment with high standards for documentation, hygiene, quality assurance, and compliance with applicable guidelines.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute both clinically and professionally. You may be responsible for mentoring colleagues, participating in professional development, quality improvement initiatives, and potentially teaching or research, depending on the organization’s needs. We value candidates who stay current in their field, actively engage in continuing education, and seek to strengthen service quality through collaboration and continuous improvement.
To succeed in this role, you should have strong surgical expertise, a solid understanding of patient pathways, and the ability to balance efficiency with accuracy. You should be comfortable with both planned procedures and acute assessments, and able to manage complex cases with calmness and professionalism. If you are motivated by improving patients’ function, health, and quality of life through specialized surgical treatment, we would like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
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- Perform surgical procedures such as tooth extractions, implant surgery, and treatment of cystic lesions.
- Evaluate and manage facial trauma and other acute surgical conditions.
- Interpret X-rays, CT scans, and other diagnostic imaging for treatment planning.
- Provide preoperative and postoperative patient follow-up with a focus on safety, pain management, and recovery.
- Collaborate closely with dentists, physicians, anesthesia teams, and other healthcare professionals.
- Document assessments, procedures, and treatment pathways in accordance with applicable standards.
- Contribute to quality improvement, professional development, and adherence to clinical guidelines.
Requirements
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- Licensure to practice and familiarity with applicable regulations.
- Experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery in a clinical or hospital-based setting.
- Ability to work independently while functioning effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Competence in interpreting diagnostic imaging and planning surgical treatment.
- High awareness of patient safety, hygiene, and quality in clinical practice.
- Ability to manage complex patient cases with professionalism and empathy.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you hold the required licensure and specialist approval to work as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon?
- How many years of experience do you have in oral and maxillofacial surgery?
- Which types of surgical procedures do you have the most experience with?
- Do you have experience from hospitals, specialist clinics, or both?
- How do you ensure effective patient communication before and after surgery?
- Do you have experience with acute trauma or reconstructive procedures in the facial region?
- How do you stay professionally updated within oral and maxillofacial surgery?
- Are you comfortable with interdisciplinary collaboration and mentoring colleagues or students?
