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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Further procurement exercises, covering general dental services, orthodontics, oral surgery, and non-urgent access, also totalled more than £5m.
From BBC ● May 30, 2025
On Wednesday morning, he underwent oral surgery to have the tooth removed and fix some other issues.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2024
She's young and strong; she's bounced back from the oral surgery itself just fine.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 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
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