The mouth as an indicator of serious diseases

Oral health is a reflection of the general condition of our body. If our mouth is healthy, it is very likely that we will enjoy good health, but the opposite is also true: if we have poor oral health, we may also have other problems. A very high percentage of systemic diseases (including diabetes, leukemia,...

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...

Professor Federico Hernández-Alfaro, Director of the Maxillofacial Institute, has once again been included in the latest edition of the Ranking of the World Scientists: World's Top 2% Scientists, prepared by Stanford University. This international ranking recognizes the world's most influential researchers in their respective fields, using objective indicators such as the number of publications, citations...

At the Maxillofacial Institute and the Teknon Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service, we want to share news that fills us with pride: this year, and for the sixth time, we have been recognized as the best private service in Spain in our specialty, according to the Merco Health Reputation Monitor (MRS). This recognition would not...