An oral surgeon is a dentist who specializes in surgical procedures on the mouth, jaw, face, and neck. They are also known as maxillofacial surgeons. 
 
Oral surgeons perform a variety of procedures, including: 
 
Dental implants 
 
Wisdom teeth removal 
 
Treating facial injuries, such as broken jaws, cheeks, or nasal bones 
 
Removing or treating tumors and cysts in the jaw 
 
Facial reconstructive surgery 
 
Bone grafting 
 
Treating the results of birth defects 
 
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