Specialty overview
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons treat patients who experience diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face and jaw, as well as in the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Clinical practice
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and medical specialists to optimise the treatment of major conditions such as jaw and congenital facial disproportion, facial disproportion, facial trauma, salivary gland disease, temporo-mandibular joint disorders and head, neck or oral cancers.
Key statistics
2023 QLD Training program selections(first year)
31
eligible
4
selected
Number of Queensland and Australian specialists
Number of Queensland and Australian new fellows
Number of Queensland trainees and average work hours
Information on specialists
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Specialists over 60
This donut chart shows that 16% of specialists are aged over 60 years. -
Specialist intending to retire by 2032
This donut chart shows that 35% of 2022 workforce intend to retire by 2032. -
Location in Queensland
This donut chart shows the percentage of specialists by their location: 21.2% are located in regional Queensland, 78.1% are in major cities, and 0.8% are in remote regions. The chart highlights that a vast majority of specialists are based in major cities. -
Proportion Female/Male - QLD
91.8%
male8.2%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 91.8%, Females are 8.2%. -
Public vs Private
77.6%
private22.4%
publicThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of public and private specialists. Private is 77.6%, Public is 22.4%.
Information on trainees
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Proportion female/male trainees in Queensland
66.7%
male33.3%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 66.7%, Females are 33.3%. -
2023 QLD Training program selections (first year)
31
eligible4
selectedThis doughnut chart shows the number of 2023 QLD Training Program Selections (First Year). 31 Eligible applications were received, 4 of those were selected.