oral surgery
Americannoun
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the branch of dentistry or of surgery dealing with the surgical treatment or repair of various conditions of the mouth or jaws.
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surgical treatment of any problematic or pathological condition of the mouth or jaws.
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"We want to do something to help those who are suffering from tooth loss or absence," lead researcher Katsu Takahashi, head of dentistry and oral surgery at Kitano Hospital, said to New Atlas.
From Salon ● May 29, 2024
The practice is owned by dentists Ravi Singh and Darren King, who also run dental practices and oral surgery clinics across Greater Manchester.
From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2022
For restaurants, coronavirus-mandated closures are like the oral surgery or appendectomy you suddenly face while you are uninsured.
From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2020
When Webster, of Bladensburg, Md., needed, but couldn’t afford, oral surgery before a spinal operation, he said Hawkins made sure he got it.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 14, 2017
Those entities are composed of eight different departments, including pediatric dentistry, endodontics, oral medicine and oral surgery.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 12, 2017
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