ROSEMONT, Ill. – Every hour, one person in the United States dies from oral and oropharyngeal cancer. Yet, when detected early, the survival rate can be as high as 90 percent. This April, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is raising awareness about early detection and self-exams during Oral Cancer Awareness Month. AAOMS... Read more » The post April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Early detection and self-exams can save lives appeared first on AAOMS ...| AAOMS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The popularity and competitiveness of organized youth sports can lead to numerous teeth and face injuries, with an average of 22,000 dental injuries occurring annually in children younger than 18 years, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. With proper facial protection, however, many of these injuries are entirely preventable. As... Read more » The post April is National Facial Protection Month: Play it safe and protect your face appeared first on AA...| AAOMS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
With social media use on the rise, many patients turn to platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook or X to learn about surgical procedures, including the removal of impacted wisdom teeth. A new study published in the March issue of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS) – the official peer-reviewed journal of the American... Read more » The post <em>JOMS</em> study: Viewing social media increases anxiety before wisdom teeth surgery appeared first on AAOMS Oral and Max...| AAOMS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Children playing baseball and softball are more likely to sustain sports-related fractures around the eye compared to other sports, according to a new study. Published in the March issue of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS) – the official peer-reviewed journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) – the... Read more » The post <em>JOMS</em> study: Youth baseball, softball linked to sport-related facial fractur...| AAOMS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Research reveals recreational marijuana users undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery – such as tooth extractions or biopsies in an ambulatory surgical center – may require higher doses of anesthetic drugs during intravenous (IV) sedation. The study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS) – the official journal of the American Association of... Read more » The post <em>JOMS</em> study: Recreational marijuana use may increase sedation requirements during oral...| AAOMS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) has developed evidence-based guidance for evaluating, diagnosing and treating patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and intra-articular pain and dysfunction (IPD). The position paper “The Contemporary Management of Temporomandibular Joint Intra-articular Pain and Dysfunction (IPD)” – written by members of the AAOMS Special... Read more » The post AAOMS develops guidance for diagnosi...| AAOMS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Five national healthcare organizations are teaming up in April to promote the use of protective gear – such as mouth guards and helmets – to prevent dental and facial injuries resulting from sports and recreational activities. Founded by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) and with the support and... Read more » The post April is National Facial Protection Month appeared first on AAOMS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.| AAOMS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons