Ever wondered what those letters after "Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon" actually mean, or when you might need one? The Breakdown: While general dentists keep your teeth clean and healthy day-to-day, an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMS) undergoes an additional 4 to 6 years of intensive, hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training after graduating dental school. At Center City Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, board-certified surgeon Dr. Kai-Zu Chi bridges the gap between medicine and dentistry to handle complex facial and oral health needs, including: 🦷Advanced dental implant placements and bone grafting 🦷Safe wisdom teeth extractions under comfortable IV sedation 🦷Corrective jaw surgeries 🦷Diagnostic management of facial pain and oral lesions When your dental needs require a surgical specialist, you are in expert hands. Explore our full range of specialist care on our website; link in bio! #CenterCityOMS #OralSurgery #DentalHealth #PhillyOralSurgeon