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Oral Surgeons

Work Environment

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons spend most of their time in a dental office with an outpatient surgery suite. Some work in hospitals in order to perform more complicated operations. They are helped by dental assistants, surgical technologists, and other dental professionals.

The career of oral and maxillofacial surgeon was selected as the ninth-best job in the United States in 2020 by U.S. News & World Report, which defines the best jobs as those that feature a low stress level, good work-life balance, a high salary, good opportunities for promotion, and a strong employment outlook.