Department of Oral &
Maxillofacial Surgery
Welcome!
The
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery provides the highest
standard of surgical care for patients with benign and malignant
tumors of the head and neck region, soft and hard tissue trauma
of the oral and maxillofacial region, dentofacial and cleft deformities,
and basic oral surgical procedures including removal of teeth and
the placement of implants. The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency
program is a fully accredited, four year program integrated in the
University of Tennessee Medical Center, a tertiary care institution
with centers of excellence in the Trauma Center, Cancer Institute,
Women's Healthcare, the Brain and Spine Institute, and the Heart,
Lung and Vascular Institute.
Two
residents are matched each academic year. The program is designed
to provide the resident with the opportunity for sufficient didactic
and clinical education to meet the requirements for certification
by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and to
become a knowledgeable and competent practitioner. The residency
program includes an optional Doctor of Medicine degree at the conclusion
of the four year program. Four board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeons and one basic science researcher comprise the in-house
faculty. The residency is also supported by five, active part-time
volunteer faculty. Many of the faculty have distinguished themselves
with international reputations for their subspecialty clinical activities.
I appreciate
your interest in our website and encourage you to contact us if
you have any questions regarding our clinical or educational services.
Sincerely,
Eric R. Carlson, DMD,
MD, FACS
Professor and Chairman
Residency Program Director
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