Public perception of oral and maxillofacial surgery among the general population: A cross-sectional study

About 71.7% of the participants in our study were unaware about the scope and practices of the OMFS speciality. The general public are familiar with other dental specialities over OMFS. Improving the quality and safety of health care worldwide through the advancement of patient care, education and research in OMFS are the mission of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (IAOMS). The awareness of the public about our speciality and the treatments that we offer is an utmost necessity to achieve this mission. Our study is in line with this goal. We believe we can expand the reach of OMFS into the minds of the common people.