Administration of Anesthesia Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs) are trained in all aspects of anesthesia administration. Following dental school, an OMS completes a minimum of four years of training in a hospital-based surgical residency program alongside medical residents in general surgery, anesthesia and other medical specialties. During this time, OMS residents must serve on the… Read more »
Anesthesia
Anesthesia
Anesthesia Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs) are trained in all aspects of anesthesia administration. Following dental school, they complete a minimum of four years of training in a hospital-based surgical residency program alongside medical residents in general surgery, anesthesia and other medical specialties. During this time, OMS residents evaluate patients for anesthesia, deliver the anesthetic and… Read more »
Types of Anesthesia
Types of Anesthesia Oral and maxillofacial surgeons train extensively in the pursuit of their education and degrees, including training side-by-side with medical anesthesiologists, to offer a range of anesthesia options in their practices. Different procedures require individual levels of anesthesia, from local anesthesia to general anesthesia. Patients should learn about each of these types and… Read more »
