maxillofacial
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of maxillofacial
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That's thanks to oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Ulster Hospital; the only service of its kind in Northern Ireland, providing bespoke prostheses for people affected by birth defects, traumatic injuries and cancer surgery.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Alex Pereira, who lost his interim heavyweight title bout to Ciryl Gane by TKO, was medically suspended for 180 days or until he’s cleared with a negative maxillofacial CT scan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
"Third-molar surgery is a multibillion-dollar industry that generates significant income for the dental profession, particularly oral and maxillofacial surgeons," Friedman writes.
From Salon ● May 7, 2024
Dr. Karan Ganjawalla, a 32-year-old maxillofacial surgery resident at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, ditched his scrubs for biking gear on May 23 and made a special house call.
From New York Times ● Dec. 11, 2020
For Keith Altman, the maxillofacial surgeon, it is the removal of bone, skin and cartilage.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 10, 2020
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