Oral surgeons perform surgeries such as jaw realignment and dental reconstruction that many dentists are uncomfortable performing. Oral surgeons also place dental implants and do soft tissue repairs. While some dentists perform these procedures, they do not have the same training or experience. A general dentist does not perform oral surgery or implant placement often, while these procedures are the focus of oral surgery practices. Surgeons can perform operations more efficiently and effectively because it is what they do best, and they do so daily.