[Rosemont, Illinois, May 1, 2015] Arthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the joint that works the lower jaw, is a common and severely debilitating condition. Patients frequently have severe chronic pain, are unable to open their mouth to properly chew food, and can have facial disfigurement. Before the advent of modern artificial jaw joint technology,… Read more »
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Dental Specialties and Organizations Support AAOMS Wisdom Tooth Guidelines
[Rosemont, IL, April 20, 2016] Eight dental specialties and three international OMS associations have signed on to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) White Paper on the Management of Third Molar Teeth, which advocates evidence-based guidelines for managing wisdom teeth. Download Press Release.
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Take Five: Sports Safety Tips for National Facial Protection Month
Rosemont, IL (March 30,2015) – Calling all MVPs, team captains, full roster players, practice squads, coaches, teachers and parents/caregivers. Five of the nation’s top dental associations want to remind everyone to play it safe during recreational and organized sports to help prevent serious, painful facial injuries that can take the fun out of the game…. Read more »
Bone fracture healing enhanced by the use of biodegradable magnesium bone plates and screws
[Rosemont, IL, February 1, 2015] Over 6 million bone fractures occur each year in the United States arising from trauma, birth defects, sports injuries, and osteoporosis. With an aging population and corresponding increase in the incidence of osteoporosis, the prevalence of bone fractures is projected to increase in the near future. As a result, fracture… Read more »
Outcomes of implants and restorations placed in general dental practices
Outcomes of implants and restorations placed in general dental practices. A retrospective study by the Practitioners Engaged in Applied Research and Learning (PEARL) Network. Download the Study.
Major Update on Death of Jawbones from Drugs Commonly Used by Women
[Rosemont, IL, October 1, 2014] Drugs commonly used by women to prevent osteoporosis and used by both men and women for treating a form of cancer are associated necrosis (death) of jawbones. It has been found that another type of drug that blocks blood vessel formation carries the same risk. The American Association of Oral… Read more »
Growing Numbers of Older Adults Opting for Jaw Surgery to Improve Appearance and Function
[Rosemont, IL, October 1, 2014] Corrective jaw surgery is the treatment of choice for improving facial appearance by correcting a protruding or underdeveloped jaw and other abnormalities of the facial skeleton. Such surgery also helps fix improperly aligned upper and lower teeth. While most patients who opted for this surgery in the past were in… Read more »
Gun and Motor Vehicle Crash Injuries More Common in Low Income Children and Adolescents
[Rosemont, IL, September 1, 2014] Each year, a substantial number of children and adolescents with facial fractures are seen in hospital emergency departments (EDs). To date, most studies focusing on these patients have been restricted to regional hospital settings. “Emergency Department Visits With Facial Fractures Among Children and Adolescents: An Analysis of Profile and Predictors… Read more »
