Australian dental journal
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Trauma has been identified as a major public health problem in Australia. Maxillofacial trauma constitutes a significant proportion of trauma, although epidemiological studies in Australia are few. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and the epidemiological pattern of maxillofacial trauma occurring in major trauma patients. ⋯ The need for preventive strategies to be reinforced has been highlighted as transport-related injuries remain high especially in the younger age groups.