Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | Hospital Dentistry
Section of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Hospital Dentistry
We're committed to making a big impact to improve education, research and patients care across the globe.
Our Tradition of Excellence
At the U-M Medical School Section of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery / Hospital Dentistry, we know the importance of a holistic approach to health. That’s why our work combines excellence in patient care with the biomedical advances developed through our research to achieve outcomes that improve quality of life, from restoring a smile to easing chronic pain. We extend this excellence through training the next leaders and best in the field.
Michigan Promise
The Michigan Promise aims to empower faculty members and residents in the Department of Surgery to achieve professional success. We support initiatives connected to environment, recruitment, leadership, achievement, innovation and outreach.
Leadership
Sean P Edwards
Clinical Professor of Dentistry
Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery/HD
School of Dentistry
Section Head, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Professor of Oral Surgery
Medical School
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