Oral surgery is a type of surgery that focuses on the mouth and jaw area. It is a specialized field of dentistry that involves the diagnosis, surgical and related treatment of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the ORAL and maxillofacial region. ORAL surgeons are trained to perform a variety of procedures, including dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, corrective jaw surgery, and facial trauma reconstruction.