Scope of Oral & maxillofacial surgery occurred in Egypt in the so-called Edwin smith papyrus (2700BC). Oral & maxillofacial surgery is a specialty of dentistry, but the typical oral surgeon functions more like a hybrid between Medicine and Dentistry. The work performed by an OMFS doesn’t start and end with teeth, it expands to incorporate procedure that are lifesaving, as well as those that enhance the quality of life by priority better function and aesthetics. The OMFS is a rapidly growing specialty in the past few decades in areas such as Treatment for Trauma, Dentofacial deformities, TMJ disorders and many more completely new methods have been developed such as Distraction osteogenesis, Hybrid implants, Tissue engineering, Reconstructive surgeries, Treatment for sleep apnea and facial cosmetic surgeries. In this study Awareness of OMFS among the medical professionals remains low and therefore OMFS practitioners should take it upon themselves to be active promoters while being guardians and ambassadors for this specialty.
