In this issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Vincent J. Perciaccante brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Contemporary Practice Models in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Managing an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice has undergone recent dramatic changes. Many solo practitioners are part of group private practices and management organizations, and the practice landscape of even the academic, military, and specialty oral surgeon has changed. Each article in this issue focuses on a specific, current practice model for oral surgeons, and discusses benefits, drawbacks, advantages, disadvantages, challenges, and future directions. Every major practice model is covered.