The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania is rich in tradition and heritage and has been recognized as the forefront of education, surgical developments and innovations in several clinical signatures of oral surgery. Since its inception, the department has established a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating leaders in patient care, biomedical research and medical education.
Our physicians and staffs are dedicated to our mission to:
- Provide the highest quality comprehensive surgical and medical care, with compassion and concern for every patient
- Conduct leading-edge research that translates into new therapies for patients
- Teach future oral and maxillofacial specialists to advance oral health and provide exceptional patient care throughout the world
Through our commitment to this mission, our vision is to provide an enriched and intellectual environment that nurtures global leaders in oral and maxillofacial surgery and generates wide-ranging innovation in basic, translational and clinical aspects, and to advance comprehensive oral surgery care.