Gender and Diversity in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgery emerged as a specialty in the first decade of the twentieth century and, sparked by scientific and technological developments, while being buffeted by social, economic, and political forces, has followed a winding path to its current robust status. Despite the specialty ’s many successes, diversity concerns have remained a perennial challenge. Ingrained traditions within professional education continue to inhibit progress toward equality among ethnic groups, women, LGBTQ, and people with disabilities.

Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - August 31, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Franci Stavropoulos, Jennifer E. Woerner Tags: Preface Source Type: research