AAOMS News

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Dental associations urge public to get regular oral cancer examinations and self-check as early detection saves lives Rosemont, IL – Every hour, 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year, someone dies of oral or oropharyngeal cancer – cancer of the mouth and upper throat. Yet, if oral cancer is detected and treated early, treatment-related health problems are reduced and survival rates may… Read more »