Consultant Facial Surgeon · London
Specialist surgery of the face, jaws and mouth, for adults and children.
Lead for orthognathic (corrective jaw), TMJ and paediatric maxillofacial surgery at Homerton University Hospital, London. Qualified in medicine and dentistry, with a research doctorate from UCL.
MBBS (Distinction) · BDS · MRCS · AKC · FRCS (OMFS) · MD(Res)
Conditions & procedures
Clear information before you decide.
Plain-English guides to each treatment, including risks and alternatives.
Research & global health
Surgeon, inventor and WHO contributor.
A patented jaw-lengthening device from his UCL doctorate, peer-reviewed research in craniofacial surgery, and contributions to WHO guidance on noma.
Questions patients ask
Frequently asked questions
What does a facial (oral and maxillofacial) surgeon do?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons – often described as facial surgeons – are specialists who qualify in both medicine and dentistry. They diagnose and treat conditions of the face, jaws, mouth and neck – including jaw alignment, jaw joint (TMJ) problems, wisdom teeth, salivary gland disease, facial injuries and skin cancer of the face.
How can I see Will Rodgers?
Ask your GP or dentist to refer you to the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery department at Homerton University Hospital, Homerton Row, London E9 6SR. NHS patients in England can choose the consultant-led team for their first appointment, so your GP can name Mr Will Rodgers on the referral.
Does Will Rodgers treat children?
Yes. Will is the lead for paediatric maxillofacial surgery at Homerton University Hospital. He trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital and completed a fellowship at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne.
What is TMJ arthroscopy?
TMJ arthroscopy is keyhole surgery on the jaw joint, using a camera less than 3 mm wide passed through a small incision in front of the ear. Level 1 examines and washes out the joint, Level 2 treats adhesions and inflamed tissue, and Level 3 repositions and secures a displaced disc. Will offers all three levels, usually after self-care and non-surgical treatment have been tried.
Can jaw treatment help obstructive sleep apnoea?
For some people, yes. After a sleep study, a custom mandibular advancement splint that holds the lower jaw forward at night can be an alternative to CPAP. For selected patients, jaw advancement surgery (maxillomandibular advancement) enlarges the airway. CPAP remains the main treatment for moderate and severe sleep apnoea.
What is sialendoscopy?
Sialendoscopy is a gland-preserving keyhole technique in which a very fine camera is passed into a salivary gland through its natural opening inside the mouth. It is used to remove salivary stones, widen narrowed ducts and investigate repeated gland swelling.
Do I need my wisdom teeth removed?
Not always. NICE advises that wisdom teeth should not be removed routinely, only when there is a clear reason such as repeated infection, decay that cannot be repaired, or damage to nearby teeth. Dentoalveolar surgery, including wisdom teeth, is one of Will's subspecialty interests.
What are Will Rodgers' qualifications?
MBBS (Distinction) and BDS from King's College London, MRCS and FRCS (OMFS) from the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and an MD(Res) research doctorate from University College London. He is on the GMC Specialist Register for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (GMC 7014473).