New analysis finds available evidence does not show that requiring a separate anesthesia provider makes office-based pediatric dental anesthesia safer ROSEMONT, Ill. – When a child needs deep sedation or general anesthesia for dental or oral surgery, the clinician’s training and competency may matter more to safety than whether a separate anesthesia provider is in… Read more »
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JOMS study: Jaw pain condition may signal higher risk for sleep apnea, research finds
People diagnosed with a temporomandibular disorder – commonly known as TMD – were significantly more likely to screen at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea, according to new research. Patients diagnosed with a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) are at increased risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) compared to people without the disorder, according to a study… Read more »
JOMS study: ACA linked to higher Medicaid coverage for patients with jaw and facial fractures
National trauma data show Medicaid coverage rose from 16% to 24% after ACA implementation, while self-pay cases declined – suggesting broader insurance access for patients needing urgent facial trauma care. ROSEMONT, Ill. – People treated for jaw injuries, broken facial bones and other facial fractures were more likely to have Medicaid coverage after the Affordable… Read more »
JOMS study links obesity to higher risk of dental implant complications
Findings highlight the importance of overall health in dental implant planning and long‑term success ROSEMONT, Ill. – Patients with obesity may face a significantly greater risk of complications after dental implant surgery, according to new research published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS), the peer-reviewed official journal of the American Association of… Read more »
JOMS study: MRONJ surgery recovery depends on disease stage, not drug type
New research shows postoperative outcomes also were closely tied to why the medication was originally prescribed. ROSEMONT, Ill. – Recovery after jaw surgery for a serious condition called medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) depends more on the patient’s underlying condition and stage of the disease than on the type of medication the patient had… Read more »
JOMS study: Regular marijuana users may need more anesthesia for wisdom teeth removal
New research highlights the importance of open conversations between patients and their oral and maxillofacial surgeons. ROSEMONT – Patients who regularly use marijuana may require higher doses of anesthesia when undergoing wisdom teeth removal, according to a new study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS). The research – published in the peer-reviewed official journal… Read more »
JOMS study: Botox injection may help reduce pain and opioid use after corrective jaw surgery
New research suggests a common facial treatment given before jaw surgery could ease postsurgical discomfort and lessen the need for opioids during recovery. ROSEMONT, Ill. – A new study suggests that injections of botulinum toxin type A – commonly known as Botox – given before corrective jaw surgery may reduce postoperative pain and decrease opioid… Read more »
JOMS study: Reiki therapy before wisdom tooth removal did not reduce anxiety, but pain scores slightly lower
ROSEMONT, Ill. – A new study published in the January issue of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS) found that Reiki – a touch-based therapy sometimes described as “energy healing” – did not reduce anxiety before wisdom tooth surgery. However, those patients who received Reiki did report slightly lower postoperative pain than those… Read more »
JOMS study: Early removal of extra front tooth may reduce complications in children
Evidence favors mesiodens extractions about ages 6-7 ROSEMONT, Ill. – Most children grow 20 baby teeth and, eventually, 32 permanent ones. Some grow one more. An extra tooth that appears between the two upper front teeth is called a mesiodens. It’s one of the most common dental abnormalities in children – and if left alone – it can crowd, block or push permanent teeth out of position. A new report in the Journal… Read more »
JOMS study: Steroid given during wisdom tooth surgery may help patients rely less on opioids
Single-dose IV steroid linked to lower pain in first 24 hours ROSEMONT, Ill. — A new study in a recent issue of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS) reports that a single intravenous (IV) dose of dexamethasone – a commonly used anti-inflammatory steroid – given during wisdom tooth surgery was associated with less… Read more »
