Career fit quiz

Is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the oral and maxillofacial surgeon career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the oral and maxillofacial surgeon job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I want to do surgery
Statement 2 of 8I have excellent hand skills
Statement 3 of 8I stay calm under pressure
Statement 4 of 8I can commit to long training
Statement 5 of 8I want top earnings
Statement 6 of 8I like both dentistry and medicine
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 12–14 years after high school training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $352,220 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons operate on the mouth, jaws and face to treat injuries, defects and diseases, including wisdom tooth removal, implants and jaw surgery.

  • Remove impacted teeth
  • Place dental implants
  • Perform jaw surgery
  • Repair facial injuries
  • Treat oral infections and tumors

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