Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The department of oral and maxillofacial surgery is one of the dedicated head and neck surgical specialties providing diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of conditions affecting the head and neck, in particular diseases and conditions affecting the face, mouth, and jaws.

The range of work undertaken includes:

• Surgical treatment of cancers affecting the mouth and jaws
• Management of facial trauma and infections
• Facial plastic surgery; in particular for the treatment of skin cancers affecting the head and neck,
• Treatment of diseases and tumours of the salivary glands
• Correction of facial deformity
• Reconstruction of the bones and soft tissues of the face after injury or surgery
• Surgical removal of teeth
• Management of diseases affecting the jaw joints
• Oral medicine.

Patients are seen on referral by a healthcare professional- usually their GP or dentist. Please see our referral page for further information.

We provide clinics and some treatments in the following peripheral locations:

• Bridgwater Community Hospital
• Minehead Community Hospital
• Musgrove Park Hospital
• Yeovil Hospital

Please note that not all services are available at each location.