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… Read more »
AAOMS News
Early oral cancer detection boosts survival rate; AAOMS urges self-checks
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 »
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 »
2025-26 AAOMS officers and trustees announced
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Robert S. Clark, DMD, was introduced as the 2025-26 President of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) during its Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., in September. With AAOMS’s other officers and Board of Trustees, Dr. Clark assumes leadership of the professional organization representing more than 9,000 oral and maxillofacial… Read more »
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Early detection and self-exams can save lives
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 »
April is National Facial Protection Month: Play it safe and protect your face
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 »
JOMS study: Viewing social media increases anxiety before wisdom teeth surgery
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 »
JOMS study: Youth baseball, softball linked to sport-related facial fractures
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 »
JOMS study: Recreational marijuana use may increase sedation requirements during oral and maxillofacial surgery
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 »
AAOMS develops guidance for diagnosing, managing TMJ disorders and pain
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 »
