Tara Renton received her Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of London in 1984, her Master of Dental Science (electromyography) in facial forms from the University of Melbourne in 1991, and her Doctor of Philosophy (trigeminal nerve injuries in relation to third molar surgery) from King's College London in 2003. She is now a Professor at King's College London. Her research interests include orofacial pain, trigeminal nerve injury, oral surgery, stem cells, and neuroscience.
Frederic Van der Cruyssen, born on January 23rd, 1992, in Waregem, Belgium, is a resident in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He graduated with honors from the Catholic University of Leuven, earning his medical and dental degrees in 2017 and 2020, respectively. In 2021, he achieved a master's degree in healthcare policy and management from the Catholic University of Leuven. In June 2023, he successfully completed his doctorate, specializing in the field of trigeminal nerve injuries. His main areas of interest lie in prediction modeling, maxillofacial imaging, trauma, and nerve injuries. He is driven by the desire to continually improve patient care and spearhead advancements in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) research.
