Professor Hernandez-Alfaro, among the five best oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Spain according to his colleagues

Instituto Maxilofacial

Professor Hernandez-Alfaro, among the five best oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Spain according to his colleagues

When professionals themselves recognize the excellence of a colleague, that merit is invaluable. This is demonstrated by the latest ranking of the Healthcare Reputation Monitor (MRS), prepared by Merco, which includes the five most highly regarded oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Spain. Among them, and in a prominent position, is our Director, Professor Federico Hernández...

Looksmaxxing: Everything you need to know

In recent years, the term looksmaxxing has begun to gain traction on social media, beauty forums, and among those seeking to strategically improve their physical image. Although it may sound modern or even superficial, behind this concept lies an increasingly common reality: the desire to consciously optimize our appearance, with the support of medical science....

Delaying the Signs of Aging with Orthognathic Surgery

Orthognathic surgery is primarily known for correcting functional jaw and dental alignment problems. However, one of its lesser-mentioned benefits is its ability to directly influence facial aesthetics and prevent some of the signs of aging. At the Maxillofacial Institute, we believe that proper facial alignment not only improves the smile but can also have a...

How soft food gave us overbite – and the letter F

Human evolution has been marked by significant changes in diet, anatomy and language. One of the less obvious, but highly impactful, effects has been the relationship between the transition to a softer diet, the development of the overbite and the emergence of new sounds in human languages. Thanks to the advent of agriculture and the...