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RMJ. 2025; 50(3): 794-798


Awareness of oral and maxillofacial surgery among general population with advancements in public health standards: A Systematic Review

Hamza Hassan Mirza, Ain-us- Saba Ayub, Sana Riaz, Hamna Hamid.


Abstract
Objective: To determine the public knowledge regarding oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) in different parts of the world.
Methodology: A systematic database search (MEDLINE, Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, and Web of Science) based on peer-reviewed articles published between 2012 and 2022 in the English language was reviewed. PRISMA guidelines and the PICO model were followed for developing a search strategy. The data gathered through standardized screening tools consisted of 391 articles; 41 with full-text analysis.
Result: The review comprised 16 articles that matched the inclusion criteria. The JBI critical appraisal checklist was utilized for risk and bias assessment. The pooled global awareness level across all studies was ranging from 7 to 73.7%. The level varied between different regions.
Conclusion: The public recognition of the specialty of OMFS is rising with time but more effective policies need to be implemented at institutional and governmental levels to educate people to recognize and seek the appropriate health professional for their particular ailment.

Key words: Epidemiology, maxillofacial surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, public health, oral Health.


 
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Mirza HH, Ayub AS, Riaz S, Hamid H. Awareness of oral and maxillofacial surgery among general population with advancements in public health standards: A Systematic Review. RMJ. 2025; 50(3): 794-798.

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Mirza HH, Ayub AS, Riaz S, Hamid H. Awareness of oral and maxillofacial surgery among general population with advancements in public health standards: A Systematic Review. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=219510 [Access: June 23, 2026].

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Mirza HH, Ayub AS, Riaz S, Hamid H. Awareness of oral and maxillofacial surgery among general population with advancements in public health standards: A Systematic Review. RMJ. 2025; 50(3): 794-798.


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Mirza HH, Ayub AS, Riaz S, Hamid H. Awareness of oral and maxillofacial surgery among general population with advancements in public health standards: A Systematic Review. RMJ. (2025), [cited June 23, 2026]; 50(3): 794-798.


Harvard Style

Mirza, H. H., Ayub, . A. S., Riaz, . S. & Hamid, . H. (2025) Awareness of oral and maxillofacial surgery among general population with advancements in public health standards: A Systematic Review. RMJ, 50 (3), 794-798.


Turabian Style

Mirza, Hamza Hassan, Ain-us- Saba Ayub, Sana Riaz, and Hamna Hamid. 2025. Awareness of oral and maxillofacial surgery among general population with advancements in public health standards: A Systematic Review. Rawal Medical Journal, 50 (3), 794-798.


Chicago Style

Mirza, Hamza Hassan, Ain-us- Saba Ayub, Sana Riaz, and Hamna Hamid. "Awareness of oral and maxillofacial surgery among general population with advancements in public health standards: A Systematic Review." Rawal Medical Journal 50 (2025), 794-798.


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Mirza, Hamza Hassan, Ain-us- Saba Ayub, Sana Riaz, and Hamna Hamid. "Awareness of oral and maxillofacial surgery among general population with advancements in public health standards: A Systematic Review." Rawal Medical Journal 50.3 (2025), 794-798. Print.


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Mirza, H. H., Ayub, . A. S., Riaz, . S. & Hamid, . H. (2025) Awareness of oral and maxillofacial surgery among general population with advancements in public health standards: A Systematic Review. Rawal Medical Journal, 50 (3), 794-798.


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