Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)

Oral and maxillofacial surgery combines a full surgical training with dental expertise. The scope of practice is extensive and includes the diagnosis and treatment of:

facial injuries
head and neck cancers, inc oral & facial skin cancers
salivary gland diseases
facial disproportion
facial pain
facial surgical dermatology
temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders,
impacted teeth
neurovascular techniques
cysts and tumours of the jaws
vascular conditions
facial reanimation surgery
craniofacial and skull base surgery
paediatric oral and maxillofacial surgery
trigeminal nerve injuries

The specialty is unique with the majority requiring a dual qualification in medicine and dentistry. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons frequently work alongside other specialists including orthodontists, oncologists, neurosurgeons, plastic surgeons and ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeons.

In addition to the consultants, the department employs a variety of junior medical, dental, nursing, technical, and admin staff to assist in delivering a comprehensive facial service to its patients.

OMFS in-patient services are provided at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital on I1 ward with further paediatric services at Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

Out Patients

Regular general and specialist clinics are held at the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Barnsley District General Hospital, Montagu Hospital and Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

Specialist clinics

Facial Aesthetic and Deformity (Orthognathic) Clinics
Joint Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic
Joint Head and Neck Oncology Clinic
Maxillofacial Trauma
Trigeminal nerve injuries

Referral address

Oral and Maxillofacial New Referrals
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
76 Wellesley Road
Sheffield
S10 2SZ
Fax 01142717836

For more information about this service please contact:
Mr A. Yousefpour (Clinical Lead),
CCDH
76 Wellesley Road
Sheffield
S10 2SZ

Consultants

Consultant Surgeon	Sub-speciality Interest
Mr Nicholas Lee	Orthognathic (Facial Deformity) surgery Maxillofacial trauma and post traumatic deformity Aesthetic facial surgery Dentoalveolar surgery Paediatric Oral Surgery
Mr Alasdair Mckechnie	Head and Neck Oncology Reconstructive surgery Facial skin cancer surgery Salivary gland surgery Maxillofacial trauma surgery Dentoalveolar surgery
Mr Austen Smith	Head & Neck Oncology Reconstructive surgery including microvascular surgery Maxillofacial trauma and post traumatic deformity Orthognathic surgery Laser surgery techniques including scar revision Dentoalveolar surgery Collaborative neurovascular techniques
Mr Keith Smith	Orthognathic (Facial Deformity) surgery Paediatric Oral Surgery Lingual Nerve injury Dentoalveolar surgery
Mr Afshin Yousefpour	Head & Neck Oncology Reconstructive surgery including microvascular surgery Facial skin cancer surgery Aesthetic facial surgery Craniofacial and Skull Base surgery Salivary gland surgery Facial reanimation surgery Vascular malformations of the Head and Neck TMJ surgery

External Links

BAOMS
EACMFS
IAOMS
e-FACE

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