Prof. Mansur Rahnama national consultant in dental surgery

National consultant in dental surgery for the third time was Prof. Mansur Rahnama, MD.

Professor Mansur Rahnama is the head of the Department of Oral Surgery at the Medical University of Lublin, as well as a member of the Scientific Excellence Council for the second term (for 2024 - 2027) and president of the Polish Society of Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery.

In an interview with Medexpress, he discusses how the approach to facial and maxillofacial surgery has changed over the past years and decades, but also the options available to doctors:

The changes in the approach to maxillofacial surgery in recent years and decades are truly significant. Developments in technology and new treatments have contributed to major advances in this field. One of the most important advances is the development of imaging technologies, such as CT scans and MRIs, which allow precise surgical planning. Previously, doctors had to rely on less precise imaging methods, such as standard X-rays. Another key advance is the development of 3D technology, which makes it possible to create accurate anatomical models of the patient before surgery. This allows surgeons to accurately plan the procedure and better understand the patient's anatomy. In addition, new surgical techniques have emerged, such as endoscopic maxillofacial surgery. These minimally invasive techniques allow surgery with smaller incisions, which reduces recovery time and the risk of complications. Finally, more advanced materials and reconstructive techniques are emerging in maxillofacial surgery. This includes the use of biocompatible implants that can be modeled based on 3D imaging data, and the use of 3D printing technology to create artificial bone and other structures. Of course, these are just some of the key developments that have taken place in recent years. Facio-maxillofacial surgery, like many other areas of medicine, is an area of rapid scientific and technological progress.

National consultants are appointed by the Minister of Health from among specialists in particular fields:

• Medicine,
• pharmacy,
• Other fields that are applicable to health care.

The minister may ask for candidates:

• scientific societies of national scope that bring together specialists in a particular field,
• The relevant health professional governments.

National consultants:

• initiate national epidemiological studies and evaluate the methods and results of these studies;
• forecast health needs in their field;
• advise on how to implement tasks that stem from the National Health Program and other health programs;
• Give their opinion on requests to refer a patient for treatment or diagnostic tests outside Poland;
• give opinions and advice on tasks carried out by the Center for Medical Examinations, the Center for Postgraduate Training of Nurses and Midwives and the Center for Medical Postgraduate Training.

Source: MZ/ME