Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Catalog description

Credits 0 to 10. 0 to 10 Other Hours. 2- to 4-week elective; introduction to the spectrum of trauma and pathology seen in the practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; increase familiarity and knowledge of practical head and neck anatomy and its application to diagnostic and surgical procedures; instruction on common regional blocks of the head and neck for pain management; strengthening of knowledge of antibiotic therapy of maxillofacial infections; participation in diagnosing and management of maxillofacial trauma and infections. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of year three of the medical school curriculum.