Oral surgeons are dental specialists who focus on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. They are also known as oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Oral surgeons perform tooth extraction, dental implants, jaw surgery and diagnose and treat things like oral cancer, facial trauma and temporomandibular joint disorders.

To become an oral surgeon in Miami, the provider needs to complete dental school, which is a four year program that includes both instruction and hands on training. They then need to attend a residency program in oral and maxillofacial surgery, which takes another 4-6 years. They then need to get certified by American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and finally they need to obtain a license to practice oral surgery in the state of Florida. Altogether, it takes 12-14 years to become an oral surgeon in Miami.

A good oral surgeon possesses a combination of medical knowledge, technical skills, and personal qualities that make them effective at what they do. They also need to have a good track record of successful surgeries.

Below you'll find doctors we consider to be the best oral surgeons in Miami.