Principles and Practicalities of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: How to approach common clinical scenarios

An accessible guide to oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS). Written by a renowned group of clinical specialists, it ensures that the principles and the practicalities of OMFS are easily understood by both doctors and dentists at all stages of their training.

Inside, each section includes coverage of:

• How to prepare for patients
• Key points in the patient history and examination
• How best to investigate and manage a range of OMFS presentations and conditions

Each chapter is structured to provide an easy reference including red flag and primary care sections to enable readers to know what to look out for when considering referrals. The inclusion of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) at the end of each chapter helps to test understanding of the chapter material and reinforce learning.

Whether you’re approaching medical school finals, MRCS examinations, or higher surgical training in OMFS, Principles & Practicalities of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is your guide to understanding and navigating the complexities of this demanding specialty.

Keshav K Gupta is an ENT surgical specialty registrar working in the West Midlands in the NHS. He graduated with multiple prizes and distinctions from Imperial College London in 2017. Since then, Keshav has maintained a strong research interest having published more than 40 peer-reviewed articles, multiple book chapters and headed the Principles and Practicalities of ENT title published in 2023. In addition, his work has been presented nationally and internationally at numerous surgical conferences where he has won several prizes. Alongside his clinical work, Keshav is also an Associate Editor of the Clinical Otolaryngology journal, and Clinical Personal Academic Tutor for medical students at the University of Birmingham.

Ahmed Abdelrahman is a consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in head and neck oncology and reconstruction at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, UK. With a distinguished career spanning over 15 years, Ahmed holds dual qualifications in medicine and dentistry, graduating with distinction from Cairo University in 2004 and earning his MBChB from the University of Birmingham in 2014. He completed his surgical training and achieved CCT in 2023. A passionate educator and researcher, Ahmed has published more than 20 peer-reviewed articles, with his work presented at national and international conferences. He was awarded the prestigious Norman Rowe Clinical Prize in 2019 for his contributions to the field. He is the founder of the Maxillofacial Audit and Research Collaborative (West Midlands) and a Digital Surgical Teaching Fellow, actively involved in developing innovative educational programs such as the West Midlands Microvascular Simulation Course.