Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Current trends, Therapeutic Approaches and Future Directions
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Dentistry and Oral Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 August 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: epidemiology; microbiology; prognostics factors; patient-reported outcome measures; clinical pharmacology; oral and craniofacial infections; surgical sites infections; molecular diagnostics
Interests: oral and maxillofacial surgery; dentistry; head and neck surgery; postoperative complications; epidemiology; meta-analysis; evidence synthesis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) has experienced remarkable progress over recent decades, evolving into a multidisciplinary specialty that integrates clinical expertise, advanced technology, and scientific innovation. This Special Issue, titled “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Current trends, Therapeutic Approaches and Future Directions,” aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current status of the field, including both established and emerging treatment modalities. It will encompass the full spectrum of OMFS, such as trauma management, orthognathic and reconstructive surgery, implantology, oral oncology, and esthetic interventions, emphasizing evidence-based and patient-centered care. In addition to clinical and technological advances, this Special Issue seeks to explore under-researched areas in epidemiological data to improve understanding of disease patterns, treatment outcomes, and population-level trends. Cutting-edge research topics will include current treatments as well as artificial intelligence, 3D printing, virtual surgical planning, robotic-assisted techniques, regenerative medicine, and novel biomaterials that are reshaping surgical practice. By fostering the exchange of high-quality scientific evidence and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, this Special Issue aims to highlight innovations, improve global knowledge dissemination, and define future priorities in oral and maxillofacial surgery. We welcome submissions of original research, observational and interventional studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and comprehensive review articles focusing on clinical innovation, epidemiological insights, and future directions in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Dr. Μaria N. Kantzanou
Guest Editor
Dr. Evangelos Kostares
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- oral and maxillofacial
- reconstructive surgery
- orthognathic surgery
- dental implants and bone regeneration
- minimally invasive techniques
- 3D printing and surgical planning
- artificial intelligence and digital technologies
- oral and maxillofacial oncology
- epidemiology
- evidence-based clinical practice
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