Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled, and patient-focused Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our growing dental organization. The Oral Surgeon will provide comprehensive surgical care, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical management of conditions involving the teeth, jaws, mouth, and related oral and maxillofacial structures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat a broad range of oral and maxillofacial conditions.
• Perform surgical procedures including, but not limited to: simple and surgical extractions; impacted and wisdom tooth extractions; dental implant placement; bone grafting and related regenerative procedures; alveoloplasty; biopsies and treatment of oral pathology; exposure and bonding procedures; pre‑prosthetic surgery; management of oral infections and surgical emergencies; other procedures within the provider's training, credentials, and scope of practice.
• Evaluate patients referred by general dentists and other specialists.
• Develop appropriate surgical treatment plans based on clinical findings, diagnostic imaging, and patient needs.
• Review X‑rays, CBCT/3D imaging, and other diagnostic information as appropriate.
• Provide sedation services appropriate to the provider's training, credentials, licensure, and applicable regulations, including appropriate patient evaluation, monitoring, and post‑sedation care.
• Administer and manage sedation for appropriate surgical procedures in accordance with established clinical protocols and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Maintain appropriate sedation monitoring, documentation, emergency preparedness, and patient safety standards.
• Provide appropriate pre‑operative and post‑operative care.
• Manage surgical complications and provide appropriate follow‑up care.
• Provide emergency surgical care when clinically appropriate.
• Provide compassionate, professional, and patient‑centered surgical care.
• Clearly explain diagnoses, treatment recommendations, procedures, risks, benefits, alternatives, sedation options, and expected outcomes.
• Educate patients regarding treatment, sedation, and post‑operative care.
• Help patients feel comfortable and confident throughout the surgical experience.
• Maintain excellent communication with patients, families, and referring providers.
• Deliver a high standard of care while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
• Work closely with general dentists and other specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain strong relationships with referring dentists and dental teams.
• Communicate treatment recommendations, surgical findings, and follow‑up needs with referring providers.
• Support appropriate internal referrals and collaborative case planning.
• Participate in case discussions when complex treatment requires multidisciplinary coordination.
• Maintain the highest standards of surgical care, patient safety, sedation, and infection control.
• Follow all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing oral and maxillofacial surgery and sedation.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy regulations.
• Maintain all required