
The surgical specialty we provide is a rare sub-specialty which plays a vital role within the Health Service of the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is known as Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), which is unique in requiring a dual/double qualification in both medicine (MBChB) and dentistry (BDS). OMFS is a recognized international specialty which within Europe and North America is defined under the medical/surgical directives.
The scope of the specialty is extensive and includes the diagnosis and management of facial injuries, head and neck cancers, salivary gland diseases, facial disproportion, facial pain, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, impacted teeth, cysts and tumours of the jaws as well as numerous problems affecting the oral mucosa such as mouth ulcers and infections.
The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons has produced specialty specific criteria, standards and evidence for the practice of OMF surgery in the UK where a dual/double qualification is mandatory.