Maxillofacial Surgery Specialization in Ukraine: A New Order and Step in the Growth of the Specialty: Analysis of Qualification Categories

Abstract

Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) and its training systems continue to evolve around the globe.1 Review of Kumar emphasized that a wide diversity of dental/stomatology/medical background requirements and training pathways exist across the states that lead to a degree in OMS.1 Nevertheless, to our knowledge the issue of OMS education in Ukraine is not highlighted in the English-language literature. Moreover, the relevance of coverage of this issue has increased this month. As on April 23, 2021 a more than a historical order for the whole oral and maxillofacial community in Ukraine was approved.2 Order #799 of the Ministry of Healthcare of Ukraine “On Approval of Amendments to the Handbook of Qualification Characteristics of Workers' Professions.2 Issue 78 “Healthcare”.” This much-needed ministerial document orders to add a new “Maxillofacial Surgeon Doctor” (MFSD) position to the Section “Professionals in the Field of Stomatology.”2