Faculty: Health Sciences This major provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of oral and maxillofacial surgery, focusing on the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and management of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the mouth, teeth, jaws, and facial structures. Students will explore key topics such as dental implantology, orthognathic surgery, trauma surgery, and reconstructive surgery. The major emphasizes the integration of theoretical knowledge and practical skills to prepare students for careers in oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental practice, and academic research. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamental principles of oral and maxillofacial surgery and their role in patient care. - Develop skills in diagnosing and surgically treating conditions affecting the mouth, teeth, jaws, and facial structures. - Learn techniques for performing dental implantology, orthognathic surgery, and trauma surgery. - Explore the principles of reconstructive surgery and their application in restoring form and function. - Understand the impact of patient education and advocacy on surgical outcomes. - Analyze the challenges and opportunities of working in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. - Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex surgical challenges. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery** - Overview of oral and maxillofacial surgery, its history, and its significance in healthcare. 2. **Diagnostic Techniques and Imaging** - Fundamentals of diagnostic techniques, including clinical examination and imaging modalities such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. - Techniques for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. 3. **Dental Implantology** - Principles of dental implantology, including implant design, placement, and osseointegration. - Techniques for performing implant surgery and managing complications. 4. **Orthognathic Surgery** - Study of orthognathic surgery, including the correction of jaw deformities and malocclusions. - Techniques for planning and executing orthognathic procedures. 5. **Trauma Surgery** - Fundamentals of trauma surgery, including the management of facial fractures and soft tissue injuries. - Techniques for emergency care and surgical repair of traumatic injuries. 6. **Reconstructive Surgery** - Principles of reconstructive surgery, including bone grafting, flap surgery, and prosthetic rehabilitation. - Techniques for restoring form and function following trauma, tumor resection, or congenital defects. 7. **Patient Care and Advocacy** - Study of patient care principles, including preoperative and postoperative management. - Techniques for patient education and advocacy to ensure optimal surgical outcomes. 8. **Emerging Trends in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery** - Impact of emerging trends, such as 3D printing, computer-assisted surgery, and minimally invasive techniques, on oral and maxillofacial surgery. - Techniques for integrating new trends into surgical practice. **Assessment Methods:** - Clinical practice and surgical simulations to evaluate hands-on skills. - Written assignments and research papers to assess knowledge of surgical principles and techniques. - Presentations and reports on surgical cases and treatment plans. - Participation in group discussions and debates on contemporary issues in oral and maxillofacial surgery. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery" by James R. Hupp, Edward Ellis III, and Myron R. Tucker. - "Peterson's Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery" by Michael Miloro, G. E. Ghali, Peter E. Larsen, and Peter Waite. - "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: An Objective-Based Textbook" by Jonathan Pedlar and John W. Frame. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of dentistry, anatomy, and physiology is recommended. This major is suitable for students in dentistry, medicine, and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically, this major runs for four academic years, with a combination of lectures, clinical practice, and surgical training. **Certification:** Upon successful completion, students may receive a degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, depending on the program and institution. **Target Audience:** This major is designed for undergraduate and graduate students in dentistry, medicine, and related fields, as well as professionals seeking to enhance their skills in oral and maxillofacial surgery. This major prepares students and professionals to excel in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, leveraging theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and an understanding of emerging trends to provide high-quality surgical care and improve patient outcomes.