The oral board exam for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) can be intimidating to many surgeons due to the broad range of information one must know for the exam. However, while the examination guidelines provide a general outline of topics that may be covered, there is no true direction for preparing for it. Traditionally, candidates use “underground” databanks, previous test questions, and PowerPoint presentations that run the gamut of commonly covered material. Until now, no comprehensive oral board review books have been available for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery boards. Oral Board Review for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery fills that gap as the go-to resource for those attempting to challenge the oral boards successfully and for residents to polish up on their training.
Edited and authored by top physicians in the field, this book is concise and easy to read yet thorough and full of high-yield information. An outline of the pertinent material is reviewed, and a patient workup is presented. Essential questions, signs to look for, and labs/images to order are included. It also contains tables and keywords typically mentioned on the exam and offers explanations of some key points. Next are cases, which are presented in a question-and-answer format. As the case progresses, more complicated scenarios requiring management are presented. Lastly, complications are covered, which is the final section of each board scenario. Included are basic topics the surgeon needs to know, followed by topics that are nice to know, and numerous highly debated/complex questions that are discussed among candidates preparing for the exam. It should be noted that the authors are not privy to any inside information about the exam. What is presented is material candidates that have successfully passed the exam feel is important to know. This book is not endorsed by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons or the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
