Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

At RPH, the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of facial trauma and diseases affecting the mouth, jaws, face and neck.

In conjunction with our outpatient clinics, we provide a 24-hour, 7 day a week emergency service.

If you have an oral and maxillofacial problem, please see your General Practitioner or Dentist, or for emergencies please go to your nearest Royal Perth Hospital - Emergencies

Services provided:

  • Facial Trauma
  • Congenital and acquired facial deformity
  • Facial, oral, neck infection
  • Facial and oral lesions
  • Head and neck cancer
  • Salivary gland disease
  • Cleft lip and palate
  • Facial disproportion – orthognathic surgery
  • Surgical treatment for sleep apnoea
  • Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders – see referral pathway
  • Dental Service – see referral pathway
     

For immediate referrals, contact the Maxillofacial Registrar via RPH switchboard on 9224 2244.

A referral may then be;

Non-acute referrals via Central Referral Service (CRS)

Note: Doctors, please phone the registrar on 9224 2244 to expedite acceptance of your referral and immediate management. However, if you are unable to contact the registrar, please fax your referral and note that you have attempted to call the registrar.

Last Updated: 12/05/2025