Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Encyclopedia
The Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a peer-reviewed
medical journal that publishes original research in oral and maxillofacial surgery
, oral pathology
, and other related topics. It is published monthly by Elsevier
on behalf of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
.
Peer review
Peer review is a process of self-regulation by a profession or a process of evaluation involving qualified individuals within the relevant field. Peer review methods are employed to maintain standards, improve performance and provide credibility...
medical journal that publishes original research in oral and maxillofacial surgery
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is surgery to correct a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. It is an internationally recognized surgical specialty...
, oral pathology
Mouth disease
Stomatognathic disease or mouth disease refers to the diseases of the mouth and jaw . The etymology is similar to that of the term Gnathostomata. It is the term used by MeSH , but other organizations use different terms.The mouth is an important organ with many different functions...
, and other related topics. It is published monthly by Elsevier
Elsevier
Elsevier is a publishing company which publishes medical and scientific literature. It is a part of the Reed Elsevier group. Based in Amsterdam, the company has operations in the United Kingdom, USA and elsewhere....
on behalf of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is the non-profit professional association serving the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery, the surgical arm of dentistry....
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