Dr José Luis Cebrián Carretero

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr José Luis Cebrián Carretero

Specialist in
  • Orthognathic surgery and temporomandibular joint surgery.

  • Personalised (“custom-made”) reconstructive facial surgery following cancer treatment.

  • Advanced implantology and guided bone regeneration.

«Excellence in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery lies in teamwork and the responsible adoption of new technologies.»
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Professional profile

Dr José Luis Cebrián Carretero is a specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with a career focused on reconstructive surgery, head and neck oncology, orthognathic surgery and advanced implantology.

His practice combines 3D virtual planning and high-precision surgical techniques with a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. He views each procedure as a process requiring rigour, coordination and personalised care, prioritising clinical safety and the patient’s overall experience.

Education

Key milestones in his training include his university studies in medicine and dentistry, his specialisation in maxillofacial surgery, and the award of his doctorate.

1997 – 2005 | Doctor of Medicine and Surgery. Autonomous University of Madrid.
2004–2009 | Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry. European University of Madrid.
1995–2000 | Junior doctor specialising in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. La Paz University Hospital, Madrid.
1993 | General Practitioner. Spanish National Health System and European Community.
1987 – 1993 | Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery. Autonomous University of Madrid (clinical rotation at Puerta de Hierro Hospital).

Professional experience

His key roles and responsibilities include his clinical practice and leadership in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

2022 – Present | Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. La Paz University Hospital.
2015 – 2022 | Head of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, La Paz University Hospital.
2013 – 2026 | Co-Director of the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry. La Luz Hospital.
2009 – 2026 | Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Quirónsalud Sur Hospital.
2019 – 2020 | Operating Theatres Coordinator. La Paz, Cantoblanco and Carlos III Hospitals.
2012 – 2020 | Maxillofacial Surgeon. Juan Bravo Clinic, Segovia.
1999 – Present | Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. La Paz University Hospital, Madrid.

Scientific publications

His most recent scientific publications include papers on orthognathic surgery, oncological resections, 3D printing and robotic surgery applied to the speciality.

2025 | Tapia-Salinas B, Aragón-Niño I, Cebrián-Carretero JL, et al. Comprehensive anaesthesia management strategies for orthognathic surgical procedures. Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Surgery. 2025;30(1):e56–e64. doi:10.4317/medoral.26833
2025 | Mommaerts MY, Acero-Sanz J, Cebrián-Carretero JL, et al. Current classifications of midface resections: a scoping review and proposal for a new classification. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2025;54(4):293–300. doi:10.1016/j.ijom.2024.10.003
2024 | Rodríguez-Molinero J, Pozo-Kreilinger JJ, Cebrián-Carretero JL, et al. Clinical and pathological features of osteosarcomas of the jaws: a retrospective study. Clinical Practice. 2024;14(3):965–979. doi:10.3390/clinpract14030077
2024 | Trincado Cobos M, Tapia-Salinas B, Cebrián-Carretero JL, et al. The application of three-dimensional printing in the management of a difficult airway due to Treacher Collins syndrome. Anaesthesia Reports. 2024;12(1):e12290. doi:10.1002/anr3.12290
2024 | Aragón Niño Í, Cebrián-Carretero JL. Robotic surgery: a subject yet to be addressed in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Journal of Dental Sciences. 2024;19(2):1282–1284. doi:10.1016/j.jds.2024.01.006

Areas of special focus

Among the clinical areas on which he focuses most in his practice are the following: dental implants and bone regeneration.

  • Head and neck oncology.

  • Reconstruction following facial skin cancer.

  • Orthognathic surgery and temporomandibular joint disorders.

  • Orbital and craniomaxillofacial trauma.

Techniques and procedures

The techniques and procedures he routinely performs in his clinical practice include the following.

  • Orthognathic surgery and temporomandibular joint surgery.

  • Personalised (“custom-made”) facial oncological reconstructive surgery.

  • Advanced implantology and guided bone regeneration.

  • 3D virtual planning and craniofacial and orbital osteosynthesis.

  • Surgical treatment of facial skin cancer.

Accreditations and memberships

His professional qualifications and responsibilities include the following.

  • Fellow of the European Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (FEBOMS).

  • President of the Spanish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Head and Neck Surgery (SECOMCYC).

  • Chair of the National Commission for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

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