About Us

Southern Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a specialist practice located in Mornington, Victoria, Australia, with a friendly and professional team of surgeons and their support staff. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is the surgical specialty that focuses on diagnosing, surgically treating, and providing adjunctive care for diseases, injuries, and defects in the Oral and Maxillofacial regions (the facial skeleton and its associated structures). As a field at the intersection of Medicine and Dentistry, modern Maxillofacial Surgeons hold a Medical Degree, a Dental Degree, and have completed their specialist surgical training, which takes 16 years.

Patients are generally referred to the practice by either their Doctor or Dentist and are usually seen for an initial consultation, during which a thorough history of their condition and medical background is taken. Special tests such as radiographs (X-rays), scans, or blood tests may be necessary to aid in diagnosis. Sometimes, additional consultations are required for complex issues. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment options are discussed, including benefits, risks, and recovery times. If surgery is opted for, then anaesthetic options and venues are also discussed.