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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On Wednesday morning, he underwent oral surgery to have the tooth removed and fix some other issues.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2024
Prior to his government role, he worked as an oral surgery consultant in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2024
Recently, when inspecting my mouth to monitor an incision from an oral surgery that I had a few months ago, I was alarmed to notice several bumps on the back of my tongue.
From Salon • Feb. 29, 2024
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
This hot start began a long night for the Wizards that must have felt as painful as oral surgery.
From Washington Post • May 2, 2017
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