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Second victim syndrome in OMFS in the UK: supporting the silent sufferers

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Second victim syndrome in OMFS in the UK: supporting the silent sufferers

I write to highlight a new concept within oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS)– second victim syndrome. ‘Second victims’ are defined as any healthcare worker involved in an adverse patient event…

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Untapped potential: engaging medical graduates in OMFS recruitment

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Untapped potential: engaging medical graduates in OMFS recruitment

Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) continues to face a recruitment crisis. Despite increasing competition ratios across most surgical specialties, OMFS training posts remain unfilled, with more vacancies than applicants in…

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Comment on “Outcomes of selective neck dissection in node positive oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma”

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Comment on “Outcomes of selective neck dissection in node positive oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma”

We read the paper by Katan et al with great interest. We congratulate the authors for presenting audacious and statistically significant evidence in support of selective neck dissection (SND) as…

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Pooled patient transport services for the head and neck multi-disciplinary team clinic

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Pooled patient transport services for the head and neck multi-disciplinary team clinic

We would like to highlight our research, kindly funded by a second-degree student grant from the British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, modelling patient transport services for patients commuting…

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Deep learning–assisted cone-beam computed tomographic analysis of condylar changes after mandibular setback surgery

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Deep learning–assisted cone-beam computed tomographic analysis of condylar changes after mandibular setback surgery

Abstract This study aimed to assess condylar changes using a fully automated deep learning–based cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) workflow. Preoperative and postoperative CBCT scans of 50 skeletal Class III patients…

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Comment on: Role of MSX1 in the development of non-syndromic clefts in the sub-Himalayan region of India

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Comment on: Role of MSX1 in the development of non-syndromic clefts in the sub-Himalayan region of India

The recent article by Vathulya et al titled ‘Role of MSX1 in the development of non-syndromic clefts in the sub-Himalayan region of India’ offers an important contribution to understanding regional…

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Nerve function outcomes following inferior alveolar nerve-preserving mandibulectomy for osteoradionecrosis: a case series

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Nerve function outcomes following inferior alveolar nerve-preserving mandibulectomy for osteoradionecrosis: a case series

Abstract Preservation of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) during segmental mandibulectomy for osteoradionecrosis (ORN) may improve postoperative sensory function and quality of life, yet outcomes remain poorly described. We report…

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Enriching the virtual twin: clinical benefits of facial scan integration in orthognathic surgery planning

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Enriching the virtual twin: clinical benefits of facial scan integration in orthognathic surgery planning

Abstract The aim of this report was to present a reproducible workflow for integrating three-dimensional (3D) facial scans into computed tomography-based virtual surgical planning of orthognathic surgery, thereby enriching the…

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How does teaching on cutaneous malignancies differ between dental students in Birmingham and Melbourne?

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on How does teaching on cutaneous malignancies differ between dental students in Birmingham and Melbourne?

Abstract The prevalence of cutaneous malignancies in the head and neck region appears to be increasing. This is of great relevance to dentists as they may be the first medical…

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Social media insights into patient perceptions of orthognathic surgery

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Social media insights into patient perceptions of orthognathic surgery

Abstract Patients contemplating orthognathic surgery are increasingly turning to online forums, such as Reddit, as a supplementary source of information prior to undertaking a surgical treatment pathway. This study was…

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