Abstract:BACKGROUND:Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) is a highly diverse specialty all around the globe [1] [2] . It is considered as a bridge between the worlds of dentistry and medicine.To which side does this specialty belong is variable according to the geographic region [3] . In most European countries it is considered a medical specialty, hence a medical degree is mandatory. Countries like Italy, France and Spain maxillofacial surgery is a strictly medical specialty practiced by medical graduates undergoing… Show more
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