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.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform surgery on the tissues of the mouth and jaws to correct defects and treat injuries and diseases. Becoming an oral surgeon typically requires completion of a bachelor's degree, a four-year dental school, and several additional years of oral surgery training and residency. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that oral surgeons had an average annual income of $217,380 in May 2011.