Abstract: A surgical oscillating saw blade comprises a drive transmission proximal end, a planer midsection defining an upper and lower surface and a distal cutting edge carrying a plurality of teeth. The teeth are triangularly shaped to define a base, adjacent edges and an apex or tip. The teeth are configured by being bent inwardly or outwardly so that a minimum of tooth and blade surface is in contact with bone during a cutting procedure. The teeth are bent sufficiently to provide a kerf that is greater than the thickness of the blade.