The landscape of international oral and maxillofacial surgery collaborations from 1996 to 2020: a scoping review of the published literature

Guntaka, P K; Harris, Jack A.; Niedziela, C J; Bass, Michelle; Afshar, Salim

doi:10.1016/j.ijom.2022.04.006

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“…To address the limitations of short‐term volunteer efforts, there has been a recent emphasis on creating more sustainable partnerships through the implementation of “twinning” educational models. Twinning educational models refer to the creation of a sustainable, bidirectional learning environment between academic institutions in high income countries with hospitals, clinics, and/or academic institutions in low‐ or low‐middle income countries for the purposes of developing collaboration around patient care, clinical research, workforce education, and surgical capacity building 26,35 . Nevertheless, despite their limitations, the authors argue that, when implemented ethically and equitably, surgical mission trips are a necessary and valuable component of developing sustainable models of global surgical care delivery.…”

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“…A recently published scoping review demonstrated that surgical missions were among the most commonly published form of global surgery collaboration in OMS, surpassing resource building, education, and telemedicine. 26 Furthermore, in addition to the myriad of international surgical opportunities already created by individual surgeons around the country, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) has several well-established partnerships with charitable organizations such as Health Volunteers Overseas and World of Smiles that provide residents with ample opportunities to become involved in surgical missions. 27 Second, residents often view surgical missions as a way of augmenting their traditional education by improving their own surgical, interpersonal, and communication skills through additional hands-on experience.…”

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Interest in global surgery rotations among oral and maxillofacial surgical residents in the United States

Harris,

Guntaka,

Niedziela

et al. 2023

Journal of Dental Education

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PurposeThis study sought to assess interest in global surgery rotations among current United States (US)‐based oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) residents.MethodsAn anonymous 23‐question survey was distributed to 633 current OMS residents in the US to examine resident interest in global surgery rotations during residency. The primary outcome variable was resident interest in participating in global OMS rotations during residency training, whereas the primary predictor variable was the presence of residency faculty involved in global OMS work. Descriptive statistics were calculated for all study variables and univariate/multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify predictors of interest in global OMS rotations.ResultsA total of 120 residents with an average age of 30.4 ± 3.2 years responded to the survey. At present, 22 (18.5%) residents stated that their residency programs offer some sort of global OMS rotation and 21 (95.5%) of these claimed they were willing to participate in global OMS rotations at their residency program. Out of the residents who stated their program did not offer a global OMS rotation, 86 (87.8%) respondents stated they would be interested in adding a dedicated global OMS rotation to their residency curriculum. The presence of OMS residency faculty involved in global OMS work (p = 0.030) and a resident's willingness to dedicate vacation time to participate in a global surgery rotation (p = 0.005) were associated with increased interest in a global surgery rotation.ConclusionThe majority of respondents would welcome a dedicated global OMS rotation during their residency training.

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confidence: 99%

Interest in global surgery rotations among oral and maxillofacial surgical residents in the United States

Harris,

Guntaka,

Niedziela

et al. 2023

Journal of Dental Education

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“…The review identified 71 articles describing 81 unique collaborations between HICs and LMICs from 1996 to 2020. The review serves as a resource for understanding current and past collaborations in global OMS, identifying areas for capacity building, and guiding future research efforts in this field [53].…”

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Enhancing Cranio-Maxillofacial Fracture Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review

Deininger,

Wichlas,

Necchi

et al. 2024

JCM

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Background: Cranio-maxillofacial (CMF) injuries represent a significant challenge in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), exacerbated by inadequate infrastructure, resources, and training. This systematic review aims to evaluate the current strategies and solutions proposed in the literature to improve CMF fracture care in LMICs, focusing on education, patient transfer, and off-label solutions. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed/Medline from January 2000 to June 2023. Studies were selected based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Statement (PRISMA). Solutions were categorized into three main areas: education (digital and on-site teaching, fellowships abroad), patient transfer to specialized clinics, and off-label/non-operative solutions. Results: Twenty-three articles were included in the review, revealing a consensus on the necessity for enhanced education and training for local surgeons as the cornerstone for sustainable improvements in CMF care in LMICs. Digital platforms and on-site teaching were identified as key methods for delivering educational content. Furthermore, patient transfer to specialized national clinics and innovative off-label techniques were discussed as immediate solutions to provide quality care despite resource constraints. Conclusions: Effective CMF fracture care in LMICs requires a multifaceted approach, prioritizing the education and training of local healthcare professionals, facilitated patient transfer to specialized centers, and the adoption of off-label solutions to leverage available resources. Collaborative efforts between international organizations, local healthcare providers, and educational institutions are essential to implement these solutions effectively and improve patient outcomes in LMICs.

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Chitosan-based therapeutic systems and their potentials in treatment of oral diseases

Gao

Wang

et al. 2022

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

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The landscape of international oral and maxillofacial surgery collaborations from 1996 to 2020: a scoping review of the published literature

Cited by 7 publications

References 17 publications

Interest in global surgery rotations among oral and maxillofacial surgical residents in the United States

Interest in global surgery rotations among oral and maxillofacial surgical residents in the United States

Enhancing Cranio-Maxillofacial Fracture Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review

Chitosan-based therapeutic systems and their potentials in treatment of oral diseases

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