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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Study of 210 pediatric patients found helmeted riders had fewer facial and jaw injuries, as AAOMS highlights safety during April’s National Facial Protection Month ROSEMONT, Ill. – Children who wore helmets during bicycle or scooter crashes were less likely to experience injuries to their face and jaw than those who rode without one, according to…
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Oral and oropharyngeal cancers account for roughly one death every hour in the United States, yet outcomes improve substantially when the disease is found early. During April’s Oral Cancer Awareness Month, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is encouraging the public to take two simple steps: perform a monthly self-exam… Read more »JOMS Study: MRONJ surgery recovery depends on disease stage, not drug type
JOMS Study: Regular marijuana users may need more anesthesia for wisdom teeth removal
JOMS Study: Botox injection may help reduce pain and opioid use after corrective jaw surgery
JOMS study: Reiki therapy before wisdom tooth removal did not reduce anxiety, but pain scores slightly lower
JOMS study: Early removal of extra front tooth may reduce complications in children
JOMS study: Steroid given during wisdom tooth surgery may help patients rely less on opioids
JOMS study: Helmets linked to lower risk of facial injuries in children after bicycle and scooter crashes
Early oral cancer detection boosts survival rate; AAOMS urges self-checks
AAOMS News
April is National Facial Protection Month: Suit up for spring sports and outdoor fun
AAOMS and partner organizations urge families to make mouth guards, helmets and eye protection routine for sports and activities like biking and skateboarding. ROSEMONT, Ill. – Spring sports season is back – and so are the fastballs, elbows, sticks and unexpected collisions that can turn a great game into an emergency dental visit. But organized sports aren’t the only risk: everyday recreational activities like biking,… Read more »
