The oral board exam for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) can be intimidating to many surgeons due to the broad range of information one must know for the exam. However, while the examination guidelines provide a general outline of topics that may be covered, there is no true direction on how to prepare for it. Traditionally, candidates do so by using what are considered "underground" databanks, previous test questions, and power point presentations that run the gamut of commonly covered material. Until now, there have been no current comprehensive oral board review books available for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery boards. Oral Board Review for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery fills that gap as the go-to resource for those attempting to successfully challenge the oral boards and for residents to polish up on their training.

 

Edited and authored by top physicians in the field, this book is concise and easy to read, yet thorough with high yield information. An outline of the pertinent material is reviewed, and a patient work up is presented. Important questions to ask, signs to look for, and labs/images to order are included. It also includes tables and keywords that are typically mentioned on the exam and also offers explanations to some key points. Next are cases, which are presented in a question and answer format. As the case progresses, more complicated scenarios requiring management are presented. Lastly, complications are covered, which is the final section of each board scenario. Included are basic topics the surgeon needs to know, followed by topics that are nice to know, and numerous highly debated/complex questions that are discussed among candidates preparing for the exam. It should be noted that the authors are not privy to any inside information about the exam. What is presented is material candidates that have successfully passed the exam feel is important to know. This book is not endorsed by American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons or the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Preface

Section 1 - Dentoalveolar, TMJ, Maxillofacial Infections, and Implantology
Chapter 1. Dentoalveolar
Chapter 2. Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome
Chapter 3. Management of Maxillofacial Infections
Chapter 4. Dental Implantology
Section 2 - Orthognathic, OSA, Cosmetics, and Trauma
Chapter 5. Orthognathic and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Chapter 6. Cosmetic Surgery
Chapter 7. Maxillofacial Trauma
Section 3 - Pathology and Reconstruction
Chapter 8. Oral Pathology
Chapter 9. Reconstruction
Chapter 10. Cleft Lip and Palate
Section 4 - Anesthesia and Medicine
Chapter 11. Outpatient Anesthesia
Chapter 12. Liver Disease
Chapter 13. Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 14. Pulmonary Diseases
Chapter 15. Renal Disease
Chapter 16. Hematological Disease
Chapter 17. Connective Tissue Disorder
Chapter 18. Endocrine Disease
Chapter 19. Neurological Disorders
Chapter 20. Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disturbances
Chapter 21. Psychiatric Disease
Chapter 22. Pregnancy
Chapter 23 - Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Chapter 24. Substance Abuse
Chapter 25. Medical Emergencies
Chapter 26. Medicine Case 1
Chapter 27. Medicine Case 2.