De Novo Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Abstract

AbstractOral and maxillofacial surgery is a bridge between medicine and dentistry and the debate of pursuing a dual degree is a hot to trot topic worldwide, new residents should always weigh their abilities and focus on additional training in respective fields to improve their expertise. The experience of starting a practice in the scenario where more than 100-150 amateur oral surgeons are competing seems to be scary. The chapter deals with the problems faced by new surgeons in establishing their practice along with the solution to thrive in this competitive world. The chapter also emphasizes on the process of planning and setting up of a maxillofacial hospital along with the art of management of finances to guide the new surgeons.