Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Telangana Dental Council Clarifies OMFS Scope in Aesthetic Procedures
Imagine dentists who are also trained surgeons for your face and mouth.
The Telangana Dental Council wants everyone to know that these special dentists, called Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, can do things like fix faces and give people hair transplants.
This is because they have been trained to do these jobs, according to special rules set by the Dental Council of India.
These surgeons are experts in many types of surgeries including fixing injuries, doing surgeries for cancer, and making faces look better.
The council reminds people to trust official sources for the right information.
The Telangana Dental Council clarified that Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMFS) can perform facial aesthetic procedures and hair transplantation.
This clarification is based on the Dental Council of India (DCI) guidelines and amendments.
OMFS specialists receive extensive training for complex procedures like surgeries and aesthetic treatments.
The DCI has issued communications affirming the scope of OMFS in aesthetic and hair transplant procedures.
The Telangana Dental Council advises the public to refer to official DCI and State Dental Council notifications.
- Who
- The Telangana Dental Council and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMFS).
- What
- The Telangana Dental Council clarified the scope of practice for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMFS), confirming their ability to perform facial aesthetic procedures and hair transplantation.
- When
- The clarification was issued in a public notice.
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To clarify the scope of practice for OMFS based on DCI guidelines and amendments.
- Authority
- Telangana Dental Council
- Specialists Involved
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMFS)
- Procedures Permitted
- Facial aesthetic procedures and hair transplantation
- Governing Body
- Dental Council of India (DCI)
- Legal Basis
- DCI guidelines and amendments