ORAL SURGERY

Dental titles can sometimes be confusing. General dental practitioners (dentists/dental surgeons) are usually your first point of contact for oral health care. They are trained to manage a wide range of dental needs and play a central role in your ongoing dental care.

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However, there are times when you might be referred to a dental specialist—a practitioner who has undergone additional years of training to focus exclusively on a specific area of dentistry.

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Oral Surgery is a specialised field within dentistry that deals with the diagnosis and surgical management ofconditions affecting the oral and dento-alveolar tissues. A dental practitioner who has completed formal postgraduate training in this area is known as an Oral Surgeon.

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Patients are often referred to an Oral Surgeon by their general dentist or another dental specialist for specific procedures as part of their overall treatment plan.

 

While many general dentists are skilled and experienced in a wide range of procedures, they may refer you to an Oral Surgeon if your case requires specialist expertise or is beyond their regular scope of practice. Your Oral Surgeon will work closely with your referring practitioner to ensure that your care is coordinated, safe, and successful—from diagnosis through to recovery and long-term follow-up.