Cleft surgery

This chapter contains eight clinical vivas on the subject of cleft surgery. This will provide candidates sitting the vivas component of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery FRCS examination with practical knowledge in the assessment and treatment of presentations such as cleft lip and palate as well as modalities of treatment including types of cleft lip repair. It will also provide insight for clinicians in allied specialties, such as otolaryngology and plastic surgery, in how to engage in a debate with a senior clinician in the contemporary management of such complex cases.

Bone disease

This chapter contains eight clinical vivas on the subject of maxillofacial bone disease. This will provide candidates sitting the vivas component of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery FRCS examination with practical knowledge in the assessment and treatment of conditions such as keratocystic odontogenic tumours, ameloblastoma as well as osteonecrosis derived from medications or iatrogenic radiotherapy. It will also provide insight for clinicians in allied specialties, such as otolaryngology and plastic surgery, in how to engage in a debate with a senior clinician in the contemporary management of such complex cases.

Salivary gland disease

This chapter contains eight clinical vivas on the subject of salivary gland disease. This will provide candidates sitting the vivas component of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery FRCS examination with practical knowledge in the assessment and treatment of obstructive, benign, and malignant salivary gland diseases. It will also provide insight for clinicians in allied specialties, such as otolaryngology and plastic surgery, in how to engage in a debate with a senior clinician in the contemporary management of such complex cases.

Head and neck surgical oncology

This chapter contains eight clinical vivas on the subject of head and neck surgical oncology. This will provide candidates sitting the vivas component of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery FRCS examination with practical knowledge in the assessment and treatment of cancer presenting in the head, face, and neck region. It will also provide insight for clinicians in allied specialties, such as otolaryngology and plastic surgery, in how to engage in a debate with a senior clinician in the contemporary management of such complex cases.

Aesthetics

This chapter contains eight clinical vivas on the subject of aesthetic facial surgery. This will provide candidates sitting the vivas component of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery FRCS examination with practical knowledge in the assessment of aesthetic conditions such as a dorsal nasal hump of prominent ears. It will also focus on types of treatment such as fillers, lasers, or a brow lift. It will also provide insight for clinicians in allied specialties, such as otolaryngology and plastic surgery, in how to engage in a debate with a senior clinician in the contemporary management of such complex cases.

Craniofacial surgery

This chapter contains eight clinical vivas on the subject of congenital and craniofacial surgery. This will provide candidates sitting the vivas component of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery FRCS examination with practical knowledge in the assessment and treatment of congenital conditions presenting in the craniofacial region. These include craniosynostosis and predisposing conditions, hemifacial microsomia, and vascular anomalies. It will also provide insight for clinicians in allied specialties, such as otolaryngology and plastic surgery, in how to engage in a debate with a senior clinician in the contemporary management of such complex cases.

Implants

This chapter contains eight clinical vivas on the subject of oral implantology. This will provide candidates sitting the vivas component of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery FRCS examination with practical knowledge in the assessment of alveolar ridge deficiency and treatment using bone grafts and osseointegrated implants. It will also provide insight for clinicians in allied specialties, such as otolaryngology and plastic surgery, in how to engage in a debate with a senior clinician in the contemporary management of such complex cases.

Reconstructive head and neck surgery

This chapter contains eight clinical vivas on the subject of reconstructive maxillofacial surgery. This will provide candidates sitting the vivas component of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery FRCS examination with practical knowledge in reconstruction of mandibular and maxillary defects including free flap design and microvascular anastomosis. It will also provide insight for clinicians in allied specialties, such as otolaryngology and plastic surgery, in how to engage in a debate with a senior clinician in the contemporary management of such complex cases.

Oral medicine and pathology

This chapter contains eight clinical vivas on the subject of oral medicine and pathology. This will provide candidates sitting the vivas component of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery FRCS examination with practical knowledge in the assessment and treatment of pathological conditions affecting the oral mucosa including ulceration, lichen planus, leukoplakia, as well as pemphigoid and pemphigus. It will also provide insight for clinicians in allied specialties, such as otolaryngology and plastic surgery, in how to engage in a debate with a senior clinician in the contemporary management of such complex cases.

Head and neck trauma

This chapter contains eight clinical vivas on the subject of head, face, and neck trauma. This will provide candidates sitting the vivas component of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery FRCS examination with practical knowledge in the assessment and treatment of trauma presenting in the head, face, and neck region. It will also provide insight for clinicians in allied specialties, such as otolaryngology and plastic surgery, in how to engage in a debate with a senior clinician in the contemporary management of such complex cases.