Dental and medical dual qualification in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: a global identity

Al‐Muharraqi, Mohammed A

doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.09.013

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“…Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), as well as other surgical specialties, are facing a new generation (mainly Z and in future Alpha) with different characteristics compared to Baby Boomers, Generation X or Millennials [ 1 ]. The gender balance in medicine and dentistry is also changing from male preponderance to gender parity [ 2 ]. For historical reasons, different countries have established distinct pathways and educational requirements for individuals who aspire to become OMFS.…”

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Post-graduation career pathways: a nationwide survey among dental students in Germany

Thiem,

Puladi,

Seifert

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Clin Oral Invest

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Objectives Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) has to compete with other specialties for the best candidates. With the upcoming change of generations (Z and Alpha) and the movement toward gender parity of dentistry, understanding changing preferences and misconceptions is essential. Material and methods An online survey was conducted by the German-Association-of-Oral-and-Maxillofacial-Surgery (DGMKG) across German dental schools. The survey collected demographic data, academic background, and career aspirations, with a focus on OMFS. The dental student survey results were compared to a survey given to OMFS Specialists. Results 637 dental students, mainly female (70%), from 30 German universities participated. 27% had defined career aspirations post-graduation, with self-employment and academia being popular choices. 67% were unsure. Specializations leaned towards restorative dentistry (41%), orthodontics (36%), and prosthodontics (31%). While 73% showed interest in surgical practices, 20% were attracted in specializing in OMFS. Of those averse to OMFS, 78% cited long training duration as the deterrent, 12% were put off by perceived unattractive working hours. Other reasons included negative undergraduate experiences, scarcity of part-time positions, and perceived inadequate earnings. Conclusion Accurate data is crucial for career decisions. OMFS societies must proactively share accurate information and guide students. OMFS offers family-friendly hours, and while its training might be longer than dental specialties, it is on par with other surgical professions. Clinical relevance Dental students consistently regard OMFS as commendable career path. To guarantee sustained OMFS expertise, it is imperative to nurture this interest through dedicated academic mentorship and innovative education, thereby solidifying their professional direction.

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Post-graduation career pathways: a nationwide survey among dental students in Germany

Thiem,

Puladi,

Seifert

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Clin Oral Invest

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“…At its core, the divergence in training paradigms engenders a pervasive sense of division within the specialty, perpetuating a narrative of “us versus them” between dual-degree and single-degree practitioners. 4 , 5 …”

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Discrepancies in oral and maxillofacial surgery training pathways: A conciliatory perspective from a medical resident

Aragón Niño

2024

Journal of Dental Sciences

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“…Laskin in 2008 [3] , promoted that the future of the specialty is for surgeons of dental origin, a notion I personally agree with. On the other hand, Almuharraqi's view was that the identity of maxillofacial surgeons is the dual qualification [6] .…”

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Oral and maxillofacial surgery training/practice in Egypt: a questionnaire for surgeons and current trainees

Gaber

2023

OMX

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BACKGROUND:Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) is a highly diverse specialty all around the globe [1] [2] . It is considered as a bridge between the worlds of dentistry and medicine.To which side does this specialty belong is variable according to the geographic region [3] . In most European countries it is considered a medical specialty, hence a medical degree is mandatory. Countries like Italy, France and Spain maxillofacial surgery is a strictly medical specialty practiced by medical graduates undergoing a maxillofacial surgical residency [4] . Countries like Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and the United Kingdom promote the dual qualification scheme where graduates from medicine or dentistry need to achieve their second degree prior to commencing training or along with their specialty training. Denmark, Sweden and Iceland still have this specialty maintained as a branch of dentistry. [5]

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Dental and medical dual qualification in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: a global identity

Cited by 7 publications

References 24 publications

Post-graduation career pathways: a nationwide survey among dental students in Germany

Post-graduation career pathways: a nationwide survey among dental students in Germany

Discrepancies in oral and maxillofacial surgery training pathways: A conciliatory perspective from a medical resident

Oral and maxillofacial surgery training/practice in Egypt: a questionnaire for surgeons and current trainees

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