Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the surgical speciality concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the mouth, jaws, face and neck.Consultant specialists working in this area are called Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons frequently work alongside other specialists including orthodontists, oncologists, neurosurgeons, plastic surgeons, and ENT (ear, nose and throat) surgeons.
Services available
This area can include the diagnosis and management of facial injuries, head and neck cancers, skin cancer, cleft lip and palate, salivary gland diseases, facial disproportion, facial pain, temperomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, impacted teeth, cysts and tumours of the jaws as well as numerous problems affecting the oral mucosa such as mouth ulcers and infections. The Trust holds twice weekly clinics and a weekly day case list at Solihull Hospital. Also there are joint clinics with Orthodontics and a fast track clinic every Friday.
Contact details
Please call 0121 424 2000 and ask for the relevant department
Service Manager Name
Sue Rogers
List of Consultants
Mr Keith Webster, Consultant Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon
Mr Rhodri Williams, Consultant Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon
Links
British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons www.baoms.org.uk/