Erschienen in:
01.03.2017 | Perspective Article
The Future of Maxillofacial Surgery as a Specialty of Dentistry
verfasst von:
George Paul
Erschienen in:
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
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Ausgabe 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:
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Statutory provisions/privileges in practicing OMFS
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Public perception about OMFS vis a vis other specialists
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