JOMS study: Children at risk for dog bites in eye area

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Children are twice as likely as adults to experience a dog bite in the eye area, and public health measures should warn against children being at eye level with dogs, even those that are familiar and under adult supervision, according to a new study. The most frequently injured area in adults and… Read more »

Grants awarded to oral and maxillofacial surgeons for volunteer service

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) and the Henry Schein Cares Foundation are supporting the volunteer service of four oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs) through the joint Global Outreach Program. For the fifth consecutive year, AAOMS and the Foundation are presenting $2,500 grants to four doctors to help fund… Read more »

JOMS study: New treatment protocol created for children with arthritis affecting the jaw joints

ROSEMONT, Ill. – A new study presents a protocol emphasizing collaboration between healthcare disciplines to treat patients with jaw deformities caused by juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), a serious form of arthritis affecting the jaw joints of children. The proposed algorithm suggests treatments based on factors such as progression of the deformity and skeletal maturity, according… Read more »

JOMS study: Survival rates decrease each year mouth cancer goes undiagnosed

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Survival rates decline every year for patients with undiagnosed gum cancer known as primary gingival squamous cell carcinoma, according to a new study. For each year diagnosis is delayed, the risk of disease-specific death rises by 2.5 percent, according to the study published in the May issue of the Journal of Oral and… Read more »

National organizations unite to promote facial safety in April

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Six national organizations are teaming up in April for National Facial Protection Month 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 in 2000 by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons… Read more »

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Self-exams, early detection can save lives

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Because early detection of oral cancer offers a greater chance of a cure, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is reminding the public during Oral Cancer Awareness Month of the importance of performing monthly self-exams. AAOMS promotes self-exams and screenings every April with the Oral Cancer Foundation, which predicts… Read more »

AAOMS advocates for federal legislation to provide insurance coverage for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies

ROSEMONT, Ill. – All private group and individual health insurance plans would be required to cover medically necessary services resulting from birth defects under bipartisan federal legislation introduced Tuesday in both the House and Senate. The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act – advocated and advanced by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) was… Read more »