Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
Focusing on hands-on experiences and evidence-based decision-making, OMS faculty train dental students and residents in the principles and practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
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Through teaching and research, the University of Louisville School of Dentistry Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) helps students and residents develop into ethical dental professionals who are scientifically based, technically competent, diagnostically skilled, socially responsible, behaviorally proficient and committed to continued professional growth.
The department also provides high-quality patient care to the community, region, and commonwealth through the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency. Through affiliation with UofL Health University Hospital and Norton Children's Hospital (the two Level One Trauma Centers in Louisville), residents and faculty see the region's most challenging cases from Kentucky and seven surrounding states.
In addition, department faculty collaborate and consult with faculty from across the school's various departments and divisions on treatment planning — especially in complex cases involving a surgical component.
Department chair: George Kushner DMD, MD, FACS, FACD, RCSEd
A professor in the OMS department, Dr. Kushner is a diplomat, fellow or member of the world's leading professional organizations for oral and maxillofacial surgery and musculoskeletal surgery. He lectures worldwide and publishes his research frequently.
Department contact information
Patient appointment information
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Department administrative assistant (not for patient scheduling or patient questions)
Phone: 502-852-5083
Mailing address
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
501 S. Preston Street
Room 148L
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
