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ORAL SURGEON
By: Felina KokkinakosBlock A
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WHAT DOES AN ORAL SURGEON DO?
They are dentists with specialized training
Reconstructive jaw work
Work on serious cases
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INTERESTING FACTS… Work in the mouth, jaw, face, and skull
Also called oral and maxillofacial surgeons
Sometimes can save lives
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IMPORTANT PROCEDURES Dentoalveolar surgery
Congenital craniofacial surgery
Skin cancer treatment
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EDUCATION Strong math and science background
College degree is necessary
Four years of dental school
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SUCCESS QUOTE
“Ability combined with effort is achievement”
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING A general internship year
Four to seven years of hospital-based training
Include medical training and surgical training
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SALARY Average annual earnings are $112,820
Hourly average wage is $54.24
5th on the list of best paying jobs in the U.S 2009
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STATISTICS OF NATIONAL SALARY
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GROWTH POTENTIAL
Growth Potential: 5.7%
Workforce in the year of 2000 was 152,000 people
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JOB OUTLOOK So far is stable
Oral Surgery constantly evolves
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RELATED CAREERS Dentist
Orthodontist
Periodontists
Oral Pathologists