scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Survey of Anxiety Levels of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residents during early COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dina Amin ◽  
Thomas M. Austin ◽  
Steven M. Roser ◽  
Shelly Abramowicz
Keyword(s):  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Anxiety Levels

scholarly journals Reasons Underlying the Extraction of Permanent Teeth in Patients Attending A.B.S.M.I.D.S

2016 ◽  
Vol 06 (03) ◽  
pp. 38-40
Author(s):  
Anirudh Yadav ◽  
Aravind Karikal
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patient Request ◽  
Teeth Extraction

AbstractExtraction of permanent teeth is very common surgical procedure for all oral and maxillofacial surgeons. The study was undertaken to know the reason for teeth extraction and its association with age, gender and type of teeth removed. A prospective cross sectional survey was carried out in patients attending the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in A.B.S.M.I.D.S between July 2015 and August 2015. The data was collected and computer software SPSS 19 was used for statistical analysis. In this study a total of 372 extractions in 248 patients was included. The reasons for extraction were classified into caries, periodontal disease, orthodontic reasons, prosthodontic, trauma and others (patient request). Dental caries still remains the most common reason for teeth extraction followed by periodontal reasons. More number of teeth extractions is seen in the female patients as compared to the male.

scholarly journals Causes of Removal of metallic hardware employed in oral and maxillofacial surgery - A cross sectional survey.

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (10) ◽  
pp. 1508-1512
Author(s):  
Gulmina Saeed Orakzai ◽  
Eruj Shuja ◽  
Kausar Niazi ◽  
Zarah Afreen ◽  
Ammarah Afreen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
P Value ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Plate Removal ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Metallic Hardware ◽  
Metallic Plates

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the causes of removal of titanium bone plates used routinely in maxillofacial region. Study Design: Cross Sectional Survey. Setting: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry (AFID). Period: January 2016 to June 2018. Material & Methods: A total of 60 patients previously operated in maxillofacial surgery department with open reduction and internal fixation with tru-dynamic titanium plating system in Operation Theater, who reported with complaints due to metallic hardware were included in the study. Data was collected regarding age, gender, time between plate insertion and removal, cause and site of plate removal was also recorded for each patient. Data was analyzed using SPSS 23.0 version. Results: During the study period, 60 patients underwent titanium plate removal out of which 34 were male and 26 were females. Most common cause of plate removal was infection followed by non-union. Majority of plates (43.3%) were removed within 6 to 12 months of insertion. Mandible was found to be the most common site of plate removal (60%). Gender was significantly associated with causes while age was associated with cause, site and duration of removing the metallic plates (P-Value, < 0.05). Conclusion: Removal of symptomatic titanium plates is likely to occur within first year of insertion. Infection was identified as the most common cause for removing the metallic plates.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, and perception of oral and maxillofacial surgery specialty amongst healthcare professionals, and the General Public from a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Country

BMC Surgery ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Kamal ◽  
Mohammad Abdulwahab ◽  
Ahmed Al-Zaid
Keyword(s):  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
General Public ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
P Value ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Medical Doctors ◽  
Surgical Specialty ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Clinical Scenarios

Abstract Background Oral and maxillofacial surgery specialty has grown rapidly in Kuwait in recent years. However, the general public and healthcare professionals remain unaware of its expanding scope of practice. The aim of the study is to assess public and professional (dental and medical) perception of the oral and maxillofacial surgical specialty in Kuwait. Methods This is a cross-sectional study evaluating responses of dental professionals, medical professionals, and general public in Kuwait toward the oral and maxillofacial surgical specialty using a previously validated survey instrument with 100 participants in each group. Participants were asked to choose the most appropriate specialist to treat certain procedures across 4 disciplines: reconstruction, trauma, pathology, and cosmetic. Statistical comparison was conducted between dentists and medical doctors using Fisher’s exact test with a p-value of < 0.05. Results Disparities were noted each group’s responses. Oral and maxillofacial surgery was preferred overall for most clinical scenarios in trauma (p < 0.001), pathology (p < 0.001), and reconstructive surgery (p < 0.001). Plastic surgery was preferred for cosmetic surgeries (p < 0.001). Conclusions This study indicates the need to increase awareness especially towards cosmetic surgery procedures, and conduct health campaigns regarding oral and maxillofacial surgery among healthcare professionals, especially medical doctors, and the general public.

scholarly journals Self-confidence in oral and maxillofacial surgery: a cross-sectional study of undergraduate dental students at Kuwait University

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Kamal ◽  
Mohammad Abdulwahab
Keyword(s):  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
The Self ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Independent Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Kuwait University ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Surgical Extraction

Abstract Background: To evaluate the self-confidence of undergraduate dental students in relation to oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) in order to assess the teaching curriculum at Kuwait University using a validated questionnaire originally developed by the Association of British Academic Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons (ABAOMS).Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 6th year (n=20) and 7th- year (n=19) dentistry students was conducted Kuwait University Faculty of Dentistry between the 1st and 15th May 2020. The ABAOMS questionnaire is composed of 17 questions assessing various areas of the undergraduate OMFS curriculum. The response options to the questionnaire utilised a Likert scale. Independent sample t-tests were performed to assess the difference in responses between the two year groups. Spearman’s Rho correlations were calculated to measure the strength of association between confidence in all aspects of surgical and forceps exodontia.Results: A total of 39 questionnaires were completed by the students. The majority of students expressed that they feel confident that they have enough knowledge to undertake independent practice (61%). General aspects of the questionnaire were answered favourably except for surgical extraction of teeth, in which both classes reported a lower level of self-confidence.Conclusions: This survey revealed the students’ self-confidence in undertaking independent practice and preforming basic oral surgery procedures. Students felt comfortable with exodontia using forceps and elevators, root removal, managing acute pericoronitis, managing haemorrhage from a socket, assessing impacted teeth, and recognising the clinical features of potentially malignant and malignant lesions of the oral cavity. They reported a lower level of confidence for performing surgical procedures. The ABAOMS survey instrument is a useful and thorough tool to assess the self-confidence of dental students according to their undergraduate oral and maxillofacial surgery teaching.

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