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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.

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14 tasks11 core, 3 supplemental
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Healthcare PractitionersOne of its 96 occupations
Code
29-1022.00SOC 2018: 29-1022

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  1. Task 1. Administer general and local anesthetics.Core taskTask 9370Rated by 59 people who do the job, July 2012
  2. Task 2. Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.Core taskTask 9373Rated by 59 people who do the job, July 2012
  3. Task 3. Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.Core taskTask 9372Rated by 60 people who do the job, July 2012
  4. Task 4. Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.Core taskTask 9374Rated by 59 people who do the job, July 2012
  5. Task 5. Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.Core taskTask 9371Rated by 60 people who do the job, July 2012
  6. Task 6. Treat infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaws, and neck.Core taskTask 9376Rated by 60 people who do the job, July 2012
  7. Task 7. Remove tumors and other abnormal growths of the oral and facial regions, using surgical instruments.Core taskTask 9375Rated by 59 people who do the job, July 2012
  8. Task 8. Provide emergency treatment of facial injuries including facial lacerations, intra-oral lacerations, and fractured facial bones.Core taskTask 9378Rated by 60 people who do the job, July 2012
  9. Task 9. Treat problems affecting the oral mucosa, such as mouth ulcers and infections.Core taskTask 9377Rated by 59 people who do the job, July 2012
  10. Task 10. Restore form and function by moving skin, bone, nerves, and other tissues from other parts of the body to reconstruct the jaws and face.Core taskTask 9380Rated by 59 people who do the job, July 2012
  11. Task 11. Perform surgery on the mouth and jaws to treat conditions such as cleft lip, cleft palate, and jaw growth problems.Core taskTask 9379Rated by 59 people who do the job, July 2012
  12. Task 12. Perform minor cosmetic procedures, such as chin and cheekbone enhancements.Supplemental taskTask 20244Rated by 60 people who do the job, July 2012
  13. Task 13. Perform minor facial rejuvenation procedures, including the use of Botox and laser technology.Supplemental taskTask 20245Rated by 60 people who do the job, July 2012
  14. Task 14. Treat snoring problems, using laser surgery.Supplemental taskTask 9382Rated by 60 people who do the job, July 2012

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 29-1022
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