Prof. Federico Hernández Alfaro, once again among the world’s most influential scientists in his field

The director of the Maxillofacial Institute once again appears in the international Stanford–Elsevier ranking. In the October 2026 edition, he holds the 8th position among Spanish scientists in the field of Dentistry based on the impact of his entire career, and ranks 251st globally based on the impact of his research during the most recent...

The evolution of orthognathic surgery Orthognathic surgery has undergone a significant transformation in recent years thanks to the incorporation of new technologies and surgical techniques designed to minimize surgical trauma while maximizing the aesthetic result and patient satisfaction. As a result, low-impact orthofacial surgery has emerged. This type of surgery seeks to correct functional and...

Orthofacial surgery has evolved toward more precise, less invasive, and patient-centered models. In this context, LIOS (Low Impact Orthofacial Surgery) emerges as a comprehensive philosophy developed under the direction of Prof. Federico Hernández-Alfaro, redefining how orthognathic surgery is planned and experienced. LIOS is not a single surgical technique. It is an integrated treatment approach designed...

The Questions That Worry Our Patients Most Throughout 2025, thousands of people visited the blog of Instituto Maxilofacial seeking clear, medical, and reliable answers about their oral and facial health. Far from focusing on complex or overly technical topics, the most-read articles share a common thread: they address very specific questions that often arise before...