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: 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
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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…
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… View all AAOMS News
JOMS study: Youth baseball, softball linked to sport-related facial fractures
Changing Lives
NJ Devils OMS comments on Jack Hughes’ hockey injury
It’s no surprise that Hughes got back in the game so quickly, according to the official oral surgeons for the New Jersey Devils. He won the gold—now it’s time for some porcelain. Viewers watched in awe as Jersey’s own Jack Hughes scored the heroic winning goal at the Olympics on Sunday—and, perhaps, in even greater awe as… Read more »
OMS discusses Jake Paul jaw recovery
Jake Paul has crossed a threshold two weeks after surgery to repair his broken jaw, provided he has not developed complications. He had the surgery Dec. 20, the day after Anthony Joshua broke Paul’s jaw in two places with the knockout punch that ended their heavyweight fight in Miami – and cast some doubt on… Read more »
OMSs speak to Jake Paul’s jaw injury recovery
Jake Paul insists he’ll box again despite suffering a broken jaw when he got knocked out by Anthony Joshua. How fast he returns to the ring could hinge on potential complications after recent jaw surgery, according to medical experts. It does not take a medical expert to envision the potential challenge for the 28-year-old Paul…. Read more »
OMS helps in reconstruction for bear attack victim
SALT LAKE CITY — In September 2023, Rudy Noorlander survived being mauled by a grizzly bear in Montana but lost his lower jaw in the attack. For the past year and a half, FOX 13 News has been following his story and how surgeons at the University of Utah helped put him back together.
OMSs help complete milestone Jaw in a Day surgery for teen patient
A team of surgeons from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in partnership with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare recently completed a revolutionary “Jaw in a Day” surgery, the first of its kind in Tennessee and the Mid-South region. Conducted at Methodist University Hospital, the surgery involved removing an advanced tumor from the face of a teenage… Read more »
8-year-old’s jaw reconstructed after hit by stray bullet
WEST PALM BEACH — The call from the police officer gave Synthia Williams the shock of her lifetime. Her 8-year-old daughter had been shot in the face. Lilah Williams-Sjosten and her sister were celebrating their friend’s birthday with a weekend trip to SeaWorld on March 10. Before driving to Orlando, their friend’s mother parked her… Read more »
Oral Surgeon and Staff Use CPR and an AED to Save Accountant’s Life
In the normal course of his workday, Dr. Joseph Howard improves people’s lives, but he doesn’t typically have to employ life-saving measures. That changed on Feb. 2. An oral surgeon and owner of Central Connecticut Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery, Howard and several members of his team leaped to the rescue when a member of… Read more »
Police officer returns to work after reconstructed jaw and face, extensive dental work
Riverhead Police Officer Rob Sproston is back — strong, vigorous and just about the happiest guy around. He knows he’s a living, breathing, walking, talking miracle. The Calverton resident came close — like, a couple of centimeters close — to losing his life last March 31 in a line-of-duty crash as he was responding to… Read more »
OMS helps woman with dwarfism condition
EL PASO, Texas – Dr. Vernon Burke has been presented a National Humanitarianism Award by The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) for the care he has provided to children and others from El Paso and Ciudad Juarez with facial deformities. Burke works at High Desert Oral and Facial Surgery in El Paso… Read more »
OMS helps patient with severe dog bite on the nose
Anyone who has ever known the unconditional love of a pet knows every pet has its own personality and set of emotions. For example, dog owners can see happiness in their pets’ eyes – and tails! Some dogs give off clues that say, “Leave me alone right now,” while others may convey, “I’m sleepy, don’t… Read more »
