This book is a culmination of the authors' carefully detailed but succinct revision notes which have been successfully used for the OMFS membership / board exams. It is a concise and easy-to-read book which covers all aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, specifically with an examination approach in mind. This has been updated by the three authors with a strong pedigree of publication, teaching and research. An invaluable resource to any clinician related to the field of head and neck surgery, as well as for trainees who want to improve their knowledge, understanding and a quick revision guide for exams.
About the Author: Mr Abdul Ahmed BDS, MFDSRCS, MBChB, MRCS, DO-HNS, PGCert, FRCS(OMFS)
Consultant OMFS/Head & Neck/Reconstructive/Robotic Surgeon, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer Queen Mary University of London, Clinical tutor The Griffin Institute
Mr Ahmed has a very innovative practice using the latest technologies in Head and Neck Reconstructive planning including 3D planning systems and Augmented reality, sentinel node surgery in oral cancer, and Trans Oral Robotic Surgery. He has a strong interest in teaching and training. He is a Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London. Educational supervisor for the London School of Surgery, and runs regular courses in Reconstructive Surgery, ATLS, and Microvascular surgical techniques at the Griffin institute. Mr Ahmed has published widely in his areas of interest including several book chapters and has widely presented his work at international meetings. He has keen interest in technological developments in surgery and it's application to improving patient care throughout the world. Solving the problems of global surgical inequality with digital technology. He has contributed to a freely available app on IOS and Android called Touch Surgery which is an interactive surgical simulator for healthcare professionals.
Mr Shahme Farook, Consultant Maxillofacial, Head & Neck and Reconstruction Surgeon. MBChB, BDS, BSc (Hons), MRCS, MFDS, FRCS (OMFS), MSc (Distinction). Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon with an interest in Head & neck cancer and reconstruction. He has significant interests in research and teaching, and has presented at both national and international conferences. His research has been published in surgical journals and he has authored book chapters in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He has been part of the international faculty in courses involving management of facial trauma and Head & Neck free flap reconstruction.
Mr Mike Perry FRCS, FDSRCS, FRCS(OMFS), BSc., Consultant Maxillofacial / Craniofacial Surgeon (Clinical Lead Trauma) Northwest London, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Northwick Park Hospital, UK
Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialising in craniofacial trauma and post traumatic deformity at London Northwest University NHS trust UK. He also has extensive experience in the management of diseases of the face, jaws and mouth. Mr Perry is an enthusiastic teacher and has taken on various educational roles over the years (nationally and internationally), including the conception and design of several trauma related course, some of which have been held at the Royal College of Surgeons. He has published extensively in this field, including several text books (author and editor) and numerous peer reviewed journal articles.
