Maxillofacial surgery, also known as oral and maxillofacial surgery, is a speciality of dentistry that focuses on the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the head, neck, face, jaws, and oral cavity. This includes the diagnosis and management of conditions such as facial trauma, oral cancer, jaw misalignment, impacted teeth, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Maxillofacial surgeons are trained in both dentistry and medicine, allowing them to perform complex surgical procedures that require knowledge and skills in both fields. Treatment may involve corrective jaw surgery, reconstructive surgery, or removal of tumours and other abnormal growths. Patients may be referred to a maxillofacial surgeon by their general dentist, physician, or other healthcare professional.