Top 6 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialists in Amman 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Oral and maxillofacial surgery covers surgical care of the mouth, teeth, jaws and nearby facial structures. In everyday practice, people in Amman most often look for this kind of care for:

• Impacted or problem wisdom teeth, especially when they cause repeated pain, gum infection or crowding, or when an X-ray shows damage to the neighbouring tooth.
• Difficult extractions, such as broken teeth, retained roots or teeth with curved roots.
• Dental implants and bone grafting, when the jawbone needs building up before an implant can be placed.
• Jaw joint (TMJ) problems, such as clicking, locking, jaw pain or difficulty opening the mouth that does not settle with simpler care.
• Corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery, usually planned together with orthodontic treatment when the jaws do not meet properly.
• Surgery at the root tip (apicectomy), when infection persists after root canal treatment.
• Lumps, ulcers or patches in the mouth that need assessment.

Book a routine visit if you have recurring pain around a back tooth, swelling that comes and goes, a loose or broken tooth, or an ulcer or patch in the mouth that has not healed within about two to three weeks. Mainstream guidance treats a non-healing mouth ulcer as something a clinician should examine rather than watch indefinitely.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Call 911 or go to an emergency department straight away if you have:

• swelling spreading to the eye, the floor of the mouth or the neck
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• a high fever with facial swelling
• bleeding after an extraction that does not stop with firm pressure
• a jaw injury after a fall or accident, especially if your teeth no longer meet normally

Spreading dental infections can become serious quickly, so do not wait for a clinic appointment in these situations.

How to choose among the doctors here

All seven profiles are dentists who list oral and maxillofacial surgery among their areas. The depth of published surgical detail varies a great deal. Readers searching for the best oral and maxillofacial surgery specialists in Amman will get more from matching a profile to their specific need than from looking at its position in the list.

• Match the procedure to the published services. For corrective jaw surgery, TMJ surgery or bone grafting, check whether these appear on the profile. Several profiles here list them; others focus on extractions, implants or root-tip surgery.
• Read the qualifications and experience fields. Some profiles name a board qualification in oral and maxillofacial surgery, hospital posts, or specialty training. Others publish little. Where details are missing, ask the clinic directly rather than assuming.
• Check verification status. The page shows whether each profile has been verified by the platform. Verification confirms published information. It is not a measure of surgical outcomes.
• Think about follow-up. Surgery usually means at least one review visit. A clinic close to home or work in districts such as Khalda, Tla' Al-Ali or Sweifieh can make check-ups easier.
• Language. Most profiles list Arabic and English, and some add Ukrainian.
• Hours. Some clinics publish late-evening hours, which helps if you cannot take time off work for a consultation.

For major jaw surgery, ask early whether the procedure is done in the clinic or in a hospital, and where. Do not assume a hospital link that the profile does not state.

What to expect at the first visit

A first consultation is mainly about assessment. The dentist will usually:

• ask about your symptoms
• examine your mouth, jaw joints and bite
• request or review X-rays, often a panoramic X-ray (OPG) and sometimes a 3D scan for implants or impacted teeth

You may not have surgery on the same day, and for planned procedures that is normal.

Bring with you:

• any previous dental X-rays or scans, and reports from earlier treatment
• a list of your current medicines, especially blood thinners, diabetes medicines, and medicines for bone conditions or cancer, as these can affect surgical planning
• details of allergies and major medical conditions
• your insurance card and national ID or passport

Questions worth asking:

• What exactly is the diagnosis, and what are the options, including not operating?
• Will this be done under local anaesthesia, sedation or general anaesthesia, and where?
• What are the common risks and what does recovery usually involve?
• How many visits will I need, and who do I contact if a problem arises after hours?

Never stop a prescribed medicine on your own before surgery. Ask the dentist and your own doctor to agree a plan together.

Insurance, fees and booking: what to ask before the appointment

Only two profiles here publish a consultation fee: Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan and Dr. Mohammad Ahmad Altarawneh both list the consultation as free. The other profiles do not publish a fee, so ask when booking. In every case, a free consultation does not cover X-rays or treatment, so ask separately about those costs.

Insurers are listed on only a few profiles. Zoom Dental Clinic profiles mention Arab Orient Insurance, and one also lists NatHealth and Med Service — The Specialized Company. Even when an insurer is listed, confirm with both the clinic and your insurer:

• whether oral surgery, implants or jaw surgery are covered under your policy, or only basic dental care
• whether pre-approval is required before the procedure
• whether X-rays and follow-up visits are included
• what you will pay yourself at each stage

When booking, describe the problem clearly, for example "lower wisdom tooth with swelling" or "assessment for an implant". This helps the clinic schedule enough time and tell you whether to bring previous imaging.

Getting there

Amman's clinics are spread across many districts, and traffic around the main circles can be heavy at peak times. Allow extra time if you are coming from Abdoun, Dabouq or the 7th Circle towards the eastern and northern parts of the city, or the reverse.

Two listed clinics are in districts many residents already know well: Khalda and Tla' Al-Ali. The other clinics' areas appear on each profile card. Use the map location on the profile where one is provided.

If your problem turns out to need hospital-based care, Amman's major hospitals include:

• Jordan University Hospital
• King Hussein Medical Center
• Al-Bashir Hospital
• King Hussein Cancer Center
• Specialty Hospital
• Istishari Hospital

Ask your dentist which facility applies to your case. After sedation or general anaesthesia, arrange for someone else to drive you home.

Checklist before you book

• I know roughly what I need: extraction, implant, bone graft, jaw joint care or corrective surgery.
• The profile's published services include that procedure, or I will confirm it by phone.
• I have checked the qualifications and experience the profile publishes.
• I have gathered previous X-rays, scan reports and a list of my medicines.
• I have asked about the consultation fee, imaging costs and treatment costs.
• I have confirmed with my insurer whether the procedure is covered and needs pre-approval.
• I know the clinic's confirmed hours and how to get there.
• I know who to contact after surgery, and that spreading swelling or difficulty breathing means calling 911.