J Oral Maxillofac Surg
September 2022
Purpose: Oral and maxillofacial surgery residency programs are increasingly adopting microsurgery as a core element of training; however, many barriers exist that limit trainees' proficiency. The purpose of this study was to perform a validation of 2 tabletop microscope simulations for their use as a training tool, which could serve as an affordable, alternative method to traditional microsurgery training methods.
Methods: A prospective, single-institution, multidepartmental validation study was performed.
Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am
November 2021
The diversity bonus theorem developed by Scott Page postulates that in specific environments, diversity is an absolute necessity to creating the most successful team. The theorem dispels the myth that institutions must choose between diversity and excellence. Within oral and maxillofacial surgery, this bonus is captured through expanded access to care, more equitable and relevant research, and attracting the best and brightest to the specialty.
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November 2021
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons experience high levels of stress and work-home conflict, which predispose them to burnout. There is emerging evidence in support of work-life integration to prevent burnout; interventional strategies exist on an individual and organizational level. This article explores the current evidence on promoting work-life integration for improved surgeon satisfaction, performance, and efficiency.
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May 2017
Health care is an inherently dangerous environment, and patient safety should be an explicit goal of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Important components of a safety program include a nonpunitive safety culture, the implementation of patient safety practices, standardized incident reporting and adverse event analysis, regular self-assessment, and internal and external benchmarking. Implementation of a safety program requires the strong commitment of leadership and the engagement and empowerment of all employees.
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September 2016
Purpose: To identify magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of temporomandibular joints (TMJs) in healthy children.
Materials And Methods: This was a retrospective study of children younger than 18 years undergoing MRI of the head for non-autoimmune indications at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (Atlanta, GA). Patients with congenital or acquired conditions associated with potential TMJ pathology were excluded.