1st Edition

Mastering Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery A Comprehensive SBA Exam Guide

By Abdul Ahmed, Ian Jenkyn Copyright 2026
168 Pages
by CRC Press

168 Pages
by CRC Press

Final membership exams can be a significant challenge for trainees, particularly with the increasing prevalence of single best answer (SBA) components. Many candidates struggle with this format due to a lack of targeted resources aligned with the oral and maxillofacial surgery syllabus. This essential revision tool bridges that gap, providing expertly curated SBA practice questions designed to enhance understanding and refine exam technique.

Compiled and reviewed by leading experts renowned for their excellence in teaching and research and supported by leading AI technology, this book offers a structured approach to exam preparation. Covering key topics across oral and maxillofacial surgery, it also provides valuable insights for professionals in related specialties, including dentistry, plastic surgery, ENT, and emergency medicine.

Mastering Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: A Comprehensive SBA Exam Guide includes dedicated sections on head and neck surgery, facial aesthetics, cleft lip and palate, and advanced oral surgery techniques. This resource is tailored to both trainees and experienced surgeons looking to expand their expertise.

1. Head and Neck Oncology  Questions  Answers and Explanation  2. Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery  Questions  Answers and Explanation  3. Oral Pathology and Bone Disease  Questions  Answers and Explanation  4. Cutaneous  Questions  Answers and Explanation  5. Trauma  Questions  Answers and Explanation  6.  Salivary Gland  Questions  Answers and Explanation  7. Craniofacial Deformity and Cleft  Questions  Answers and Explanation  8. TMJ and Orthognathic  Questions  Answers and Explanation  9. Facial Aesthetics  Questions  Answers and Explanation  10. Dentoalveolar  Questions  Answers and Explanation  11. Statistics and  Research  Questions  Answers and Explanation 

Biography

Professor Abdul Ahmed is a Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Head & Neck Surgery at London Northwest Healthcare University NHS Trust and Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust. With over a decade of experience as a consultant in OMFS and Head & Neck Surgery, he adopts an innovative approach to his practice, integrating cutting-edge technologies such as 3D planning, augmented reality, and robotic surgery.

A prolific author, Prof Ahmed has written multiple textbooks on Maxillofacial Surgery, Microvascular Surgery, and Head & Neck Cancer. His commitment to education extends to teaching engagements at various universities, where he leads courses in microvascular surgery, reconstructive surgery, and undergraduate/postgraduate training. Additionally, he is a national and international speaker, delivering lectures and conducting specialised courses worldwide.

Prof Ahmed also plays a key role in surgical education and governance. He serves as the Regional Specialty Advisor for the Royal College of Surgeons and as an Educational Supervisor for the London School of Surgery.

Ian Jenkyn is currently an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery trainee. He studied Dentistry at the University of Bristol, graduating with distinction, academic awards and the faculty’s Gold Medal. He then studied Graduate Medicine at the University of Cambridge, graduating with distinction and academic awards. He has held several roles in medical education, most notably as a teaching supervisor of undergraduate Medicine at the University of Cambridge.