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Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

We have served South Texas for 40 years, delivering world-class oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Our students, researchers, and graduates have an excellent dental and medical education. Our research faculty have written the books on oral and maxillofacial surgery. We produce some of the finest dentists, scientists, physicians, and surgeons in the world.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery student with facial bone replica

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery concentrates on the diagnosis and surgical management of oral and maxillofacial conditions, including epithelial diseases and mesenchymal disorders of soft and hard tissues. Maxillofacial refers to the region of the facial skeleton and includes the bones of the forehead, cheekbone, face, and includes the jaws and regional soft tissues.

Research

Our studies are focused on the mechanisms by which peripheral neurons that sense painful stimuli become sensitized in response to tissue inflammation and/or injury. The long-term goal is to support the evolution of clinical treatment paradigms for patients experiencing pain.

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Our Top Research Focus

Our research group explores the science of jaw fractures and repair, osteotomy, bone plates, jaw fixation, dentoalveolar surgery, and reconstructive methods.

  • An algorithm for the treatment of noncondylar mandibular fractures
  • A classification system for conditions causing condylar hyperplasia
  • Management of bilateral mandibular angle fractures with combined rigid and nonrigid fixation
  • Maxillary sinus lift using fresh frozen bone chips in presence of sinus cyst
  • Is lag screw fixation superior to plate fixation to treat fractures of the mandibular symphysis?

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Our faculty are experts. We are collaborators who believe in working within interdisciplinary teams and develop research connections. We believe in the importance of research as well as day-to-day practice.

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I have always considered the Dental School at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio to be the premier Dental School in the nation. Dr. Edward Ellis III
Dr. Edward Ellis, Professor and Chair of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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