Uranium is a naturally occurring weakly radioactive element. High levels of uranium in water may increase the risk of cancer and kidney damage. Most of the uranium that is ingested by food or drink by the human body is excreted, but some amounts are absorbed into the bloodstream and kidneys.
Education and Training for Oral Surgeons. To be certified as a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (commonly called an OMFS or oral surgeon) must graduate from an accredited dental school and be licensed in the state in which he/she is practicing.
Orthodontist Vs. Oral Surgeon. Orthodontists and oral surgeons both provide dental care to patients, but the work of an oral surgeon focuses on providing surgical services to patients with more serious dental issues. Both of these careers require the completion of a doctoral degree and becoming licensed in the state they work.