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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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
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
President Grover Cleveland, fearing poor health would be a political weakness, underwent secret oral surgery late at night in a private yacht in Long Island Sound.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2020
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
One girl had undergone oral surgery and couldn’t handle that day’s cheeseburgers and garden salad.
From Washington Post • Oct. 26, 2019
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