FAQs about oral surgery etc
Our face is (usually) the most important way we communicate directly
with others - whether by speech (and singing) or just by an expression
such as smiling, frowning or crying. Many minor and more serious
conditions can affect the complex structures that form our face
including our skin, eyes, muscles, mouth, jaws, teeth, tongue, underlying
bones and air sinuses. Some of these conditions can affect other
areas of the body, which is why a holistic approach to care is important.
Services provided
In the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Department at Addenbrooke's, we provide services to the local
population to diagnose and treat conditions of the face and mouth.
We also work closely with other Departments at Addenbrooke's particularly
with:
What is oral surgery and oral medicine?
Oral surgery includes all conditions affecting the teeth, gums
and their supporting (alveolar) bone, which is outside the scope
of 'usual' dental surgery (ie the restoration of teeth, crowns,
bridges and other prostheses). Oral surgery therefore includes
the treatment of:
Who are oral and maxillofacial surgeons?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are senior members of the Oral
and Maxillofacial Department's team. They specialise in the diagnosis
and treatment of diseases of the face, mouth and jaws. They have
two undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in both Medicine
(eg MB BS, FRCS) and Dental Surgery (eg BDS, FDSRCS) and an additional
specialist training (FRCS MaxFac) and experience in the surgical
anatomy and pathology of conditions affecting the face, mouth,
jaws and the rest of face and skull.
What do oral and maxillofacial surgeons do?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons diagnose and treat conditions
of the mouth, face and adjacent structures, usually in hospital
environments. For example they treat developmental conditions
such as cleft palates and (hare) lips,
traumatic injures such as broken facial
skeleton and jaws, and acquired conditions such as mouth
and facial cancers. They need to have specialist training
and experience in the treatment of the face and the mouth cavity
including the teeth. For this reason the majority now are qualified
in both dental surgery and medicine and undergo many years of
specialist training. Some oral and maxillofacial surgeons further
specialise for example in the treatment of cancer, in oral medicine
or in reconstructive surgery.
Who are orthodontists?
Orthodontists are specialist dental surgeons who have undergone
a formal specialist training in deformities affecting the position
of teeth and facial growth. They are specialised dentists, who
diagnose and treat abnormalities in the alignment of teeth and
associated structures. They have additional qualifications in
orthodontics. They work closely with surgeons to perform surgical
work prior to the use of orthodontic appliances (such as 'braces').
Some malocclusions (deformities of the dental bite) can be corrected
with 'braces' but some need surgery as well.
FAQs about orthodontics and orthognathic
surgery
Staffing
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Clinical Director and Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeon: Mr David M Adlam; Tel: 01223 216 635; Fax: 01223
216 708; E-mail: david.adlam@addenbrookes.nhs.uk;
Special interests: deformity arising from cleft lips and palates
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Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeons: Mr Mark Thompson and Mr Malcolm Cameron
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Consultant Orthodontist: Mr Dirk Bister and Miss Rowena Rimes
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Specialist registrar in maxillofacial surgery
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Staff grade doctor in Maxillofacial Surgery
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Specialist registrars in orthodontics: (x 2)
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Senior house officers in maxillofacial surgery: (x 5)
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Maxillofacial and orthodontic technicians: (x 3) home
page
Useful links:
British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons:
www.baoms.org.uk
Cambridge Cancer Help Centre
Tel: 01223 566 151 or 01223 840 281
CancerBacup
Freephone 0808 800 1234; Website: www.cancerbacup.org.uk
Macmillan Cancerlink
Freephone: 0808 808 2020; Website: www.cancerlink.org/
CancerNet: Cnetdb.nci.nih.gov
Cancer Research UK:
Contact: Tel: 020 7224 1333; Website: www.cancerresearchuk.org/
CRUK have a useful booklet about moles, as well as general information
and advice on cancer.
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