In this issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. Leslie R. Halpern and Eric R. Carlson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Education in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: An Evolving Paradigm. This all-new Clinics topic addresses the changing surgical environment, the innovative learning trajectories of trainees, and other timely considerations as OMFS education moves forward in the 21st century. Top experts provide a comprehensive look at all stages of OMFS education, from residency and fellowship to the aging oral surgeon, plus articles on history, accreditation, role modeling, faculty development, and surgical simulation.

• Contains 14 practice-oriented topics including development of competencies in oral and maxillofacial surgery training; artificial intelligence in oral and maxillofacial surgery education; role modeling, coaching and mentoring in residency education; surgical simulation training for the OMFS; and more. 

• Provides in-depth clinical reviews on oral and maxillofacial surgery education, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. 

• Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews. 

Predoctoral Dental Education: The Changing Role and Growing Importance of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Surgeon Teachers Innovation Versus Incumbency
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Training in the United States: Influences of Dental and Medical Education, Wartime Experiences, and Other External Factors
Development of Competencies in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Training
Changing Dynamics of Accreditation in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Residency to Retirement
Understanding Health Policy and Its Importance in Residency Education for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Residency Education in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A New Curriculum Framework
Fellowship Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Opportunities and Outcomes
Faculty Development for the Twenty-First Century: Teaching the Teachers
Mentoring, Coaching and Role-Modeling in Surgical Education
The Role of Research Experiences in the Training of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Artificial Intelligence in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Education
The Aging Surgeon Cohort: Their Impact on the Future of the Specialty