When and How to Consult the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Retrospective Study

Purpose This study seeks to assess the content, frequency range, and practical outcomes of consultations directed to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic from several medical departments for both outpatient and inpatient care. The results of this analysis will likely emphasize the importance of managing identified conditions using a multidisciplinary approach and help guide future research in this field. Methods A comprehensive retrospective analysis was performed on outpatient and inpatient consultations referred to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic from internal and surgical medical departments at Istanbul Health Sciences University Sultan Abdülhamid Han Education and Research Hospital from 2017 to 2023. This study systematically analyzes patient demographics, consultation purposes, responses given, and clinical actions completed. The dataset will provide quantitative results regarding the departments that most often request consultations, the main conditions prompting these requests, and the treatments provided. Results Statistical data indicate that the majority of consultations directed to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) Clinic originated from the Otolaryngology (ENT) Clinic. This is followed by the emergency department, general surgery, anesthesia and reanimation department. Conclusion A number of medical specialties, including ear, nose, and throat (ENT), oncology, and emergency department, are directly related with the OMS clinic, according to the findings of the most recent research. It is necessary to do additional research in order to have a better understanding of the degree to which dental specialties and medical professionals work together, as well as to determine the conditions that call for a larger degree of cooperation.