05/09/2026
Did you know that oral and maxillofacial surgery wasn't invented by a single person or even a single country?
This unique specialty evolved over centuries because injuries involving the mouth, jaws, and face required more than just fixing a broken bone. Patients needed to regain the ability to breathe, speak, eat, and smile confidently—while preserving their facial appearance and proper bite.
Where dentistry and surgery met, a new specialty was born.
In this video, Dr. Vikram Singh explores the fascinating origins of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and why treating the face has always been one of medicine's greatest challenges.
And this is only the beginning.
In Part 2, discover how ancient physicians managed jaw fractures nearly 5,000 years ago—without X-rays, anesthesia, or modern surgical instruments.
Watch now and follow for the next chapter of this incredible journey through surgical history.