Maxillofacial surgery deals with abnormalities, deformities, and dysfunctions in the face and jaw.
It involves tasks as simple as taking out teeth, to more difficult tasks like restructuring the jaw or face after surgery. It also involves cosmetic problems. Dr. McKenna is Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Vanderbilt, and is the Chief of Oral surgery at the V.A. Medical Center. He also works with residents who are studying maxillofacial surgery. He then came to Vanderbilt in 1980, where he attended Medical School and did his residency.