The History of Maxillofacial Surgery. An Evidence-Based Journey

The multi-authored, multi-institutional, and multi-specialty-based text is designed as a valuable resource for surgeons working on the maxillofacial region. Meant to be a clinically based history of the past, the present, and the future of the field, this is a one-of-a-kind text that will cater to a variety of professions: from oral & maxillofacial surgeons, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, otolaryngologists – head and neck surgeons, cosmetic surgeons and the general dental practitioner.

The History of Maxillofacial Surgery: An Evidence-Based Journey is divided into three sections for ease of understanding: The first section gives an overview of the early history; the second section provides a discussion of conventional procedures; and the third section gives a history of advanced procedures and techniques. By understanding the fundamental procedures and techniques of the field, practitioners can continue to further the field by building upon the past. Including historic case studies paired with real patient photos, this text details why professionals do what they do today with insight directly from the clinic. To provide a unique perspective the book is edited by three individuals at different stages of their careers. Each chapter is authored by a young surgeon paired with a seasoned surgeon. 

Elie M. Ferneini, DMD, MD, MHS, MBA, FACS, FACD, is a practicing Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Cheshire, Connecticut, USA and an associate clinical professor at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Ferneini is a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University (BS, magna cum laude), Quinnipiac University (MHS, MBA), and University of Connecticut Medical and Dental Schools (DMD, MD). He completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Connecticut and then undertook 2 years of general surgery training at the same institution. Dr. Ferneini has a long history of conducting research, resulting in over 125 scientific publications and book chapters. He has lectured nationally and internationally. His professional interests span hospital-based and office-based maxillofacial surgical procedures, including reconstructive facial surgery, maxillofacial pathology, and cosmetic facial surgery.  Dr. Ferneini is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.  He is on the editorial boards of several leading journals and is currently the editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery.  He is co-editor of the Springer books Perioperative Assessment of the Maxillofacial Surgery Patient: Problem-Based Patient Management, Complications in Maxillofacial Cosmetic Surgery, Evidence-Based Oral Surgery, Office-Based Maxillofacial Surgical Procedures, and Applied Head and Neck Anatomy for Facial Cosmetic Surgeons. 

Michael T. Goupil, DDS, MEd, MBA, FACD, is an emeritus faculty in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.  He is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dental Medicine (DDS), University of Southern Mississippi (MEd), and the University of Hartford (MBA).  Dr. Goupil completed an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency in the Air Force at Wilford Hall Medical Center and a Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington, DC.  He retired in 1992 from the Air Force as a colonel after a 23-year career during which he served as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery consultant to the Air Force Surgeon.  Dr. Goupil then joined the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery faculty at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, where he concurrently served as Associate Dean for Students.  He recently retired from the university as an Emeritus Associate Professor and still maintains several other academic appointments and is currently living in Carmel, Indiana.  Dr. Goupil practiced full-scope oral and maxillofacial surgery for over 40 years.  He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is the author of numerous publications. He is co-editor of the Springer books Evidence-Based Oral Surgery, Office-Based Maxillofacial Surgical Procedures, and Applied Head and Neck Anatomy for Facial Cosmetic Surgeons. 

Steven Halepas, DMD, MD, FACD is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Resident at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City.  He was born and raised in Connecticut, USA.  He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (BS), University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine (DMD), and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (MD).  He has a passion for advancing the specialty of OMS through research and has produced over twenty scientific journal publications and has authored numerous book chapters in the Springer books Evidence-Based Oral Surgery, Office-Based Maxillofacial Surgical Procedures, and Applied Head and Neck Anatomy for Facial Cosmetic Surgeons.