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Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say

Real insights from 30 verified Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery physicians about their work-life balance, career satisfaction, and daily reality.

Verified Physician Data|Updated September 2026|SalaryDr Research Team
4.2/5
Avg Satisfaction
96%
Would Choose Again
30
Physician Responses
48
Avg Hours/Week

๐Ÿ“‹ Key Takeaways: Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Lifestyle at a Glance

  • โ€ขCareer Satisfaction: Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery physicians report 4.2/5 average satisfaction, with 96% saying they would choose the specialty again.
  • โ€ขWork Hours: The average Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery physician works 48 hours per week.
  • โ€ขExperience Level: Insights based on physicians with an average of 8 years of experience.
  • โ€ขData Source: Based on 30 verified, anonymous physician submissions to SalaryDr.
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๐Ÿ’šWhat Do Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Physicians Love About Their Job?

"having a GPR at your hospital is huge and I underestimated how much of an asset they are to an OMFS residency program"
โ€” Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Resident
"I don't wanna deal with computers ๐Ÿ˜”"
โ€” Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Physician
"More consistent schedule"
โ€” Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Physician
"Solo practitioner and only surgeon on call for practice"
โ€” Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Physician
"Work life balance. 40 hours a week. Occasional hospital call is light and my choice. "
โ€” Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Physician
"Diverse range of procedures "
โ€” Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Physician
"Ability to administer general anesthesia. Anesthesia by Surgeon. "
โ€” Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Physician

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Lifestyle

Is Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery a good work-life balance specialty?

Based on 30 verified physician responses, Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery has a 4.2/5 average career satisfaction rating.96% of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery physicians say they would choose the specialty again if starting their career over. The average Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery physician works 48 hours per week.

What do Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery physicians love about their job?

Based on 7 responses, Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery physicians report: โ€œhaving a GPR at your hospital is huge and I underestimated how much of an asset they are to an OMFS residency programโ€ Another physician shared: โ€œI don't wanna deal with computers ๐Ÿ˜”โ€

How many hours do Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery physicians work per week?

Based on SalaryDr data, Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery physicians work an average of 48 hours per week. This varies by practice settingโ€”academic and hospital-employed positions often require more hours than private practice.

What are the biggest challenges in Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery?

Common challenges cited by Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery physicians include administrative burden, call schedule demands, and work-life balance pressures, especially early in career.

Would Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery physicians choose their specialty again?

96% of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery physicians surveyed say they would choose Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeryagain if starting their career over. This data is based on 30 verified, anonymous physician responses collected by SalaryDr.

About This Data

This analysis is based on 30 verified, anonymous physician submissions to SalaryDr. All data comes from practicing Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery physicians across the United States. Respondents have an average of 8 years of experience. Data is collected through our anonymous salary and lifestyle submission form, verified for accuracy, and updated continuously. Learn more about our methodology.

๐Ÿ“ŠHow Does Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Compare?

See how Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery stacks up against other medical specialties.

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Satisfaction:4.2/5
Choose Again:96%
Hours:48
Comp:$799K
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Is Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery a Good Work-Life Balance Specialty?
"as far as OMS residency goes, we have it pretty good here. Overall I think call is split fairly and I have sufficient family time to not be concerned about burnout. "
โ€” Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Resident
"Predictable clinic days. Long drive"
โ€” Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Physician
"Didactics several times a week. Clinic 8-5PM. Inpatient management before and after clinic. 24 hour home call 2-3x a week with no post-call."
โ€” Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Resident
"From seeing consults in the morning checking on my patients , doing a few surgeries a day , do some night calls that's about it"
โ€” Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Physician
"4 days a week with rotating Saturday. Probably 1/month. Time off whenever I need. "
โ€” Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Physician
"Second year owning my own practice. Fantastic work life balance. 8:30am to 4pm clinic hours with half days on Fridays. I work less than 40 hours a week. I take facial trauma call every other week (a few calls a week, maybe once every two months have to go into the hospital for a facial trauma case). Have an external billing contractor and external fractional CFO that takes a lot of the administrative burden on simplifying the day to day for me and my staff. "
โ€” Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Physician

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Quick Stats

Avg Satisfaction4.2/5
Would Choose Again96%
Avg Experience8 years
Avg Hours/Week48

By Practice Setting

Residency
5 physicians โ€ข 3.4/5 satisfaction
Academic
5 physicians โ€ข 4.4/5 satisfaction
Private Practice
9 physicians โ€ข 4.4/5 satisfaction
Hybrid
1 physicians โ€ข 3/5 satisfaction

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