Faculty: Health Programs This major focuses on the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and management of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the mouth, teeth, jaws, and facial structures. Students will study surgical techniques, anesthesia, trauma management, and reconstructive surgery. The program integrates theoretical knowledge with clinical skills to prepare students for careers in oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental practice, and academic research. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the 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 the field, 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. 3. **Dental Implantology** - Principles of dental implantology, including implant design, placement, and osseointegration. 4. **Orthognathic Surgery** - Study of orthognathic surgery, including the correction of jaw deformities and malocclusions. 5. **Trauma Surgery** - Fundamentals of trauma surgery, including the management of facial fractures and soft tissue injuries. 6. **Reconstructive Surgery** - Principles of reconstructive surgery, including bone grafting, flap surgery, and prosthetic rehabilitation. 7. **Patient Care and Advocacy** - Study of patient care principles, including preoperative and postoperative management. 8. **Emerging Trends in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery** - Impact of emerging trends, such as 3D printing, computer-assisted surgery, and minimally invasive techniques. **Assessment Methods:** - Clinical practice and surgical simulations. - Written assignments and research papers. - Presentations on surgical cases and treatment plans. - Participation in group discussions on contemporary issues. **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. **Major Duration:** Four years, combining lectures, clinical practice, and surgical training. **Certification:** Degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, depending on the program. **Target Audience:** Undergraduate and graduate students in dentistry, medicine, and related fields, and professionals seeking to enhance their skills. This major prepares students to diagnose and treat complex conditions affecting the mouth, teeth, jaws, and facial structures, leveraging theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, and emerging trends to provide high-quality surgical care and improve patient outcomes.