United States
Sector
Keyword
Oral Pathologist
Oral Surgeon
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Minimum Bachelor?s of Dental Surgery
Minimum internship of 6 months
The tasks an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon is expected to perform include:Performing surgeries on mouth, jaws and related head and neck structure
Executing difficult and multiple extraction of teeth
Removing tumours and other abnormal growths
Performing pre-prosthetic surgery to prepare mouth for insertion of dental prosthesis
Correcting abnormal jaw relations by mandibular or maxillary revision
Treating fractures of jaws
Skilled in dento-alveolar, orthognathic, endodontics, and trauma surgeries of head, neck and facial areas
Skilled in observable diseases/deformities
Proficient in cosmetic procedures
In-depth knowledge of tissue anatomy
Knowledge of current medical development/technologies
Knowledge of common infections
Knowledge of relevant tools and equipment used in surgeries
Not applicable
Organized
Critical thinking
Innovative
Focused
Analytical bent of mind
Good eyesight
Good listener
Co-operative
Good communication skills
It is not a desk job
Need to handlea team of nurses and other medical staff
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option maybe available
Working hours
Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from hospital to hospital
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No
The job is notlisted as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
One may develop occupational hazards such as stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, joint pains, etc., if not taken care of
For candidates with experience -INR16,000 toINR60,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Overview ofHealthcare Sector in India
According to IBEF, the Indian healthcare industry is growing at a tremendous pace due to its strengthening coverage, services and increasing expenditure by public as well private players.The Indian Healthcare sector grew fromUS$45 billionin 2008 toUS$81 billionin 2014 and is projected to continue its rapid expansion, with an estimated market value of US$ 280 billion by 2020. This sector has emerged as one of the largest service sectors with estimated revenue of aroundUS$ 30 billion constituting 5% of GDP.
Earlier, only plastic surgeons were consulted during surgeries to correct facial defects caused by accidents or birth defects but now dental surgeons are also consulted, hence we can say that thejob profile of anOral and Maxillofacial Surgeon will be in high demand in the future. Increasing aging population, growing concern about oral hygiene and rising demand for cosmetic dentistry are some of the key growth drivers for this sector.
Government and private hospitals/dispensaries
Self-employed
Cities and towns across India
Will be updated
Government universities/colleges
Private universities/colleges
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