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General discussion and future perspectives1699teeth that is necessary for the surgery but inconvenient for the patients, will not influence the OHIP-14 scores. We are also interested in the long-turn outcomes of orthognathic surgery, and currently, we are collecting data on same cohort at least 2 years after surgery. We assume that all orthodontic appliances are removed and that we can obtain information about the stability of the OHIP14 scores and compare the outcomes with the 1-year postoperative OHIP-14 scores. In general, performing multicenter studies could help to include more patients in a shorter time frame. In future studies on OHRQoL, the use of questionnaires dedicated to specific types of operations could help in obtaining more specific and more detailed information. ConclusionsOHRQoL has a multitude of substantive applications in oral surgery, health care, and dental research as we move from bench to applied science and person-centered approaches to measuring treatment needs and efficacy of care. Patient-oriented outcomes like OHRQoL will enhance our understanding of the relationship between oral health and general health and demonstrate to clinical researchers and practitioners that improving the quality of a patient’s well-being goes beyond simply treating dental disorders. Researchers are beginning to uncover what OHRQoL has to offer and, if recent studies are any indication, the future looks bright indeed.1