Is being an oral surgeon a good fit for you?
Performs surgery on the mouth, jaw and face to treat disease, injury or defects, such as removing teeth or fixing broken jaws.
What the work involves
- Gives general and local anaesthetics.
- Removes teeth that are stuck, damaged or cannot be repaired.
- Checks the position of wisdom teeth to see if there are or could be problems.
- Treats infections of the mouth, salivary glands, jaws and neck.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be curious and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if an oral surgeon is one of yours.
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