Overview of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University, is one of the leading departments in delivering advanced education and clinical training in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. The department is distinguished by its integrated educational, clinical, research, and therapeutic roles. It offers specialized academic programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels within an advanced teaching environment led by highly qualified faculty members with precise subspecialty expertise. 

The department’s clinical practice encompasses a wide range of surgical procedures, including:

Three-dimensional techniques for facial and maxillofacial reconstruction
Corrective orthognathic surgeries
Temporomandibular joint procedures
Diagnosis and management of oral and maxillofacial diseases
Facial bone reconstruction
Aesthetic facial surgery
Management of temporomandibular disorders
Surgical extraction and implantation of teeth
Treatment of conditions requiring surgical intervention such as facial and jaw tumors.

The department is committed to integrating the latest surgical technologies, including endoscopic techniques and three-dimensional digital planning. 

The department also takes pride in its research collaborations with national and international medical and academic centers, contributing to the advancement of high-quality clinical and applied research and promoting evidence-based surgical practices. 

Our mission in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is to prepare highly competent medical professionals through an advanced academic and research environment grounded in quality standards. We continuously strive to enhance our academic and research programs and curricula in alignment with the rapid global scientific advancements. Our goal is to establish the department as a leading center at both regional and international levels in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery by providing high-quality education, distinguished scientific research, and impactful community service. We aspire to expand our programs and strengthen the infrastructure for training and research in support of the objectives of the department, the college, and the university. 

Dr. Osama bin Ghurmallah Al-Ghamdi 
Chairman
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery