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 »
AAOMS News
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 »
JOMS study: Surgery to move jaws improves outcomes in obstructive sleep apnea patients
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Surgery that moves both jaws forward – known as maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) – is a significantly effective and safe treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), resulting in benefits that include improved breathing, daytime wakefulness and quality of life, as well as a lower cardiovascular risk, according to a new study. MMA should… Read more »
JOMS study: IV acetaminophen use results in no significant pain decrease in wisdom teeth patients
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Intravenous acetaminophen is not recommended to relieve pain after surgery in patients who have their wisdom teeth extracted, according to a new study. However, this medication can be an additional resource for minimizing pain after surgery based on other studies indicating its effectiveness, researchers wrote in the study published in the July… Read more »
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April is National Facial Protection Month Play It Smart the First Time – Wear Protective Gear and Prevent Injuries
Rosemont, Illinois – Some dental and facial injuries sustained in sports activities are preventable. April is National Facial Protection Month (NFPM) and five dental organizations have joined forces to educate the public to play it smart the first time by wearing mouth guards and other protective gear to prevent injuries. The Academy for Sports Dentistry (ASD), the… Read more »
JOMS study: ‘Silent sleep apnea’ prevalent in patients with jaw deformity
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is recognized as a major cause of sleep disturbances and potentially life-threatening breathing disorders, and it is typically discovered in overweight patients. However, a new study finds OSA is often missed during an initial surgical consultation in those with certain jaw deformities, particularly if the patient is not… Read more »