In this episode of the Mouth Off Dental Podcast, host Elias Sara takes listeners inside the fascinating world of oral and maxillofacial surgery — where dentistry meets medicine and precision changes lives. From complex jaw reconstructions to life-altering trauma cases, this specialty sits at the cutting edge of function, aesthetics, and technology.

Elias is joined by Dr. Anthony Chellappah, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon whose experience spans everything from wisdom teeth removals to corrective jaw surgery, zygomatic implants, and subperiosteal implants. Together, they discuss how this hidden backbone of dentistry restores confidence, function, and hope for patients.

• How Dr. Anthony’s journey took him from general dentistry in Tamworth to maxillofacial surgery

• What makes oral and maxillofacial surgery unique (bridging medicine and dentistry)

• Trauma surgery stories and the technical challenges of pan-facial fractures

• Wisdom teeth myths, nerve risks, and when to refer to a specialist

• Zygomatic and subperiosteal implants for patients with limited bone

• The art and science behind corrective jaw surgery and its life-changing impact

• Advice for young dentists and patients considering surgery

• How 3D scanning and printing are revolutionising complex surgeries

• A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a high-stakes surgical practice

00:00 – Introduction to Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
02:00 – Dr. Anthony’s Journey from Dentistry to Surgery
05:00 – Training Pathway & Trauma Surgery Experiences
09:00 – Wisdom Teeth, Risks, and Nerve Anatomy
12:00 – Implants Beyond the Ordinary: Zygomatic & Subperiosteal
16:00 – Corrective Jaw Surgery & Transforming Patient Lives
20:00 – Advice for Young Dentists & Red Flags for Referral
24:00 – 3D Printing, Planning, and the Future of Surgical Tech
28:00 – Running a Surgical Practice & Managing Pressure
30:00 – Final Thoughts and Advice for Patients Considering Surgery

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