Dental surgeon doctor

Oral surgeons also treat cancers, not just of the mouth, but also of the head and neck, like of the salivary glands, sinuses, throat, larynx, and lips

If you have problems with your teeth or gums, talk with your dentist

They might be able to fix it

An oral surgeon, also referred to as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, is essentially adentist who has extensive specialized training in complex dental issues

Earning a degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) requires completion of a four-to-six-year, hospital-based surgical residency program

A doctor of dental surgery is thedegree awarded upon graduation from dental school

In other words, a DDS is a general dentist

To further confuse matters, you may have noticed that some general dentists have the letters DMD, rather than DDS, after their names