The Reconstruction of Mandible Defects in War Injuries: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Study Design: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objective: There has been an increasing trend in maxillofacial injuries associated with combat trauma. Within the maxillofacial complex, the mandible is the most likely structure to be damaged during combat.

Balancing the scales of safety: the criminal law's impact on patient safety and error reduction.

The chance of death from medical error within the hospital setting is 33,000 times greater than dying in an aircraft crash. Despite patient safety being central to healthcare delivery across the world, medical errors and patient harm remain prevalent. This review evaluates the role of the criminal law in regulating healthcare across England and Wales, using prior legal case studies, and focussing on the offence of gross negligence manslaughter (GNM).

Use of human acellular dermal matrix in rhinoplasty: a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis.

Alloplastic implants such as acellular dermal matrix (ADM) have been used for various aesthetic and reconstructive purposes since the 1990s. Rhinoplasty addresses both aesthetic and functional nasal impairments, often involving the adoption of grafting materials. Currently, autologous grafts, such as those using septal cartilage, are the gold standard.

Reconstruction of head and neck oncological soft tissue defects post-resection using robotic surgery: a systematic review of the current literature.

Head and neck cancer (HNC) resection often leaves soft tissue defects and exposure of vital structures. In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of robotic surgery for HNC resections. This allows for achieving smaller defects by using a tissue-sparing approach.

Are foundation doctors equipped with the skills necessary for the assessment and referral of a patient presenting with a suspected facial skin malignancy?

Background: The incidence of skin cancer (SC) has increased in recent years with it being the most common cancer within the UK. The management of SC requires a multidisciplinary approach involving dermatologists and surgical specialities.

Objectives: To assess the confidence of current foundation trainees (FTs) in the assessment of facial SC and referral for surgical management and reconstruction.

Use of biomaterials in the reconstruction of posterior lamellar eyelid defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Eyelid defects can occur secondary to tumours, trauma, burns, and congenital factors. Among the most challenging aspects of eyelid reconstruction is the rebuilding of a tarsal substitute due to its delicate and multi-layered tissue composition. Attempts to use biomaterials for posterior lamellar reconstruction are intended to provide an alternative to traditional autograft reconstructions.

Can we support second degree students by incorporating non-surgical facial aesthetics into undergraduate dentistry during the first degree?

Non-surgical facial aesthetics (NSFA) are cosmetic procedures intended to reduce signs of ageing and provide facial rejuvenation. There is currently no recommendation for NSFA to be included in the undergraduate dental curriculum globally. This study aims to gain the views of final year dental students about pursuing a career in NSFA.

What are the concerns of second-degree medical students entering specialty OMFS training?

Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) applicants are faced with numerous challenges. Previous research has demonstrated that financial burden, length of OMFS training, and impact on personal life are cited as major drawbacks to pursuing the specialty, with trainees having concerns about the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) examinations. The current study aimed to explore second-degree medical students' concerns about obtaining a specialty training post in OMFS.

Facial trauma education within two English medical schools.

Facial trauma accounts for 5%-10% of all presentations to emergency departments (ED) in the UK, and it is often referred to the oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) department by ED physicians. Undergraduate medical students often have limited exposure to OMFS, and this is likely to translate to reduced exposure to facial trauma. We investigated the exposure of undergraduate clinical medical students to facial trauma teaching and asked about their confidence to manage facial lacerations and their ability to diagnose common facial fractures.

Are clinical medical students confident about their head and neck anatomy knowledge?

Anatomy is a pillar of medical knowledge and essential for safe medical and surgical practice. The literature highlights concerns regarding anatomy knowledge, and knowledge of the head and neck in particular, in medical students and newly qualified doctors. We investigated medical students' confidence to be assessed on head and neck anatomy, the amount of teaching they received, and its mode of delivery, through an online survey completed by 185 medical students across two English Universities (122 (66%) students from University A and 63 (34%) from University B).

Are medical students confident in assessing the patient presenting with a neck lump?

Neck lumps are a common clinical presentation in both primary care, the emergency department and in specialist clinics. Foundation doctors and final year medical students are often not confident in the assessment of patients presenting with head and neck symptoms. We evaluated medical students confidence in performing a systematic neck lump examination, formulation of differential diagnosis and presentation to senior colleagues.

Attitude of clinical medical students to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as a career: a perspective from two English Medical Schools.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) has been increasing in popularity amongst medicine first trainees. Despite this, there is still limited exposure at the undergraduate level. This study aimed to: evaluate the experience of medical students in the field of OMFS, the awareness of medical students to OMFS resources/societies and to determine the greatest motivators and deterrents for students in pursuing a career in OMFS.