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The development of maxillofacial surgery in East Germany: From a municipal hospital to specialised department at the medical academy Dresden.
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Journal of medical biography [J Med Biogr] 2024 Aug 16, pp. 9677720241273639. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 16. - Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Ahead of Print
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Abstract
- The transition of the Stomatology Clinic into the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery at the Medical Academy Carl Gustav Carus in Dresden shows how healthcare evolved in East Germany after the Second World War. Founded in 1954 to tackle medical staff shortages, the department grew and specialised over time, becoming a key hub for surgical dentistry in Saxony. Through structural changes, it became a semi-autonomous unit, emphasising patient care and research. By 1983, it evolved into a full Section of Stomatology, streamlining care and training, enhancing expertise and promoting collaboration. Overall, this transformation reflects a significant shift in dental healthcare and academic leadership, shaping surgical dentistry in the region.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of conflicting interestsThe author declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship and/or publication of this article.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1758-1087
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of medical biography
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 39150322
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/09677720241273639