Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Duties and responsibilities: they perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. Salary: $101,784 - $401,056 Education: While you don't have to complete a 4 year, bachelor's degree prior to applying to a dental school, most applicants have such a degree. Typical college coursework for people looking to become dentists or oral surgeons includes chemistry, physics, biology, health and mathematics. Dental schooling to become an oral surgeon will take an additional four years Demand or need for this profession: Oral surgeons should have good supervisory and administrative skills; many oral surgeons own their own practice and oversee technicians, assistants and clerks. Being physically dexterous, able to multitask and patient will also help you to be a successful oral surgeon. Reflection: yes I would want to be a Oral and Maxillofacia...