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Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery 1/2017

01-03-2017 | Perspective Article

The Future of Maxillofacial Surgery as a Specialty of Dentistry

Author: George Paul

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery | Issue 1/2017

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Excerpt

Predicting the future is always a tricky business. However it is important to make an attempt to scientifically mine for information that can indicate trends in a profession. This is particularly true of maxillofacial surgery which is in constant overlap with other surgical specialties. More importantly, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) sits on the cusp between dentistry and medicine, throwing up numerous challenges in learning and adapting. The future of OMFS is inexorably linked to several factors which includes but is not limited to:
1.
Manpower and training
 
2.
Statutory provisions/privileges in practicing OMFS
 
3.
Public perception about OMFS vis a vis other specialists
 
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Krishnaraj S (2008) Awareness of specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery among health care professionals in Pondicherry. India J Oral Maxillofac Surg 66:2330–2334CrossRef
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Metadata
Title
The Future of Maxillofacial Surgery as a Specialty of Dentistry
Author
George Paul
Publication date
01-03-2017
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery / Issue 1/2017
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-017-0995-x

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