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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Our oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program is a six-year combined MD/MSc program designed for dental professionals aiming to specialize in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Our oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program is a six-year combined MD/MSc program designed for dental professionals aiming to specialize in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Our oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program is a six-year combined MD/MSc program designed for dental professionals aiming to specialize in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
About the program
Our six-year residency program begins each July, with one candidate selected each year.The residency offers extensive training in the art and science of oral and maxillofacial surgery, equipping you with advanced surgical techniques, clinical expertise, and a deep understanding of patient-centered care.
- Program name: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Degree level: Residency
- Program duration: Six years
- Application deadline: August 31st of every year
- Contact: postgraddentistry@schulich.uwo.ca
- Website: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Reasons to study
Comprehensive clinical exposure
Develop advanced surgical skills and patient care expertise through exposure to complex cases including trauma, infections, orthognathic surgery, implantology and TMJ pathologies.
Interdisciplinary training
Collaborate with specialists in anesthesia, medicine and emergency care. Learn to address complex medical conditions and provide holistic patient-centred surgical solutions.
Research opportunities
Engage in a master’s level research project that contributes to advancements in oral and maxillofacial surgery while honing academic and investigative skills
Courses of study
As a resident, you'll attend the MD program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. An healthy portion of the program focuses on fostering innovation through research. You will design, conduct, and defend an original research project that explores advancements in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The experience will enhance your ability to integrate evidence-based practice into clinical care.
- Surgical correction of dentofacial deformities
- Maxillofacial trauma
- Maxillofacial pathology
- Maxillofacial reconstructive surgery
- Dentoalveolar surgery
- Implant surgery
- Ambulatory anesthesia
Program details
Duration
Six years
Application deadlines
August 31st of every year
Requirements
- Citizenship/Residency: You must be a Canadian or permanent resident to be enrolled in this program.
- International applicants: If you graduated from a dental school outside Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand or Ireland, you must:
- Complete an Internationally Trained Dentist program from an accredited school in Canada (e.g.our Advanced Standing program)
- OR pass the Canadian National Dental Examining Board Certification (Learn more).
- Licensure eligibility: You must be eligible for licensure in dentistry in the province of Ontario.
Apply now by submitting the application form
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