Sanjeev Kumar, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMFS) with wide experience in the field, has attempted to chronicle the growth of this speciality in India to fill a void in the history of Indian medical sciences. While a lot of literature is available on ancient Indian medical practices, including Ayurveda, very little seems to have been written about the development of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in India.

Searching for information from archives, existing history books and personal interactions with professionals in the field, he has penned this book for posterity to recognize the role of Indian professionals in the world of OMFS.

The book traces the origins of this special field of surgery to procedures developed by practitioners of general surgery, medicine and dentistry. It highlights contributions of pioneers who helped nurture OMFS as a speciality in India and weaves information from widely differing sources into a coherent and continuous narrative through its various stages of development.