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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Medical Missions: A Noble Cause

Six thousand seven hundred and eighty-three; the number of miles from Lahore, Pakistan, to Winnipeg, Manitoba. It’s the journey I took in September of 2009 … more

W&H Launches the Piezomed Module: A True Breakthrough in Oral Surgery

W&H is revolutionizing the surgical workflow with the new Piezomed module. This easy add-on solution for the Implantmed is creating entirely new treatment options for … more

Lessons Learned

I’m sitting at my desk on a Sunday afternoon in March, contemplating the past 24 months. It was around this time in 2020 that I … more

Altered Facial Sensation: Diagnostic Considerations

Introduction Altered sensation in the head and neck can be associated with a broad array of local, regional, and systemic etiologies. Though there are multiple … more

Medication-related Osteonecrosis in the Oncology Patient: Inter-professional Communication in Addressing Lesion Stability May Be More Important in Management Than Lesion Resolution

Abstract Patients who are diagnosed with MRONJ while being treated with bone modifying agents(BMAs) at oncologic doses, there is insufficient evidence to support or refute … more

Tumors and Pseudotumors of the Temporomandibular Joint

The mandible is the only movable bone of the facial skeleton, as the condyle portion articulates with the temporal bone to form the temporomandibular joint … more

Oral Cancer Prevention: An Important Free Learning Resource

The prevention of oral cancer has been a key topic in oral health care for many years, as many oral cancer patients still present de … more

COVID-19, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and TMD

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons and, indeed, all of the dental profession have been living with the COVID-19 pandemic for over sixteen months. The first few … more

Burnout in Canadian Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

INTRODUCTION Studies on occupational stress in healthcare professionals are not new, however limited information is available on stress impact and ultimately burnout in oral and … more

Desmoid Fibromatosis of the Maxillofacial Region: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Introduction: Desmoid tumor (DT), desmoid fibromatosis (DF) or aggressive fibromatosis, is a rare, benign, but locally aggressive, soft tissue tumor.1 The most common sites are … more

The Future of Cannabis/Cannabinoid Medicine and Orofacial Pain

Cannabis and cannabinoid medicine has been around for centuries. A growing number of countries have created a legal framework within which cannabis and its plant … more

Keys to the Successful Management of Patients with Pathologic Lesions of Oral Soft Tissues

Dental professionals must consider themselves the experts in pathological conditions of the oral cavity. This includes not only the teeth, but also the soft tissues … more

Out of Africa: Surgical Skills & Life Experiences

In the 1990s, I initiated a resident exchange between our program at the University of Toronto and the same Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical program at … more

COVID-19 Increases Value of Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea

Viewpoint: Everyone knows that breathing is mandatory to sustain life, yet we rarely think about it, and often take it for granted! However, the current … more

Prophylactic Antibiotics: Do They Prevent Postoperative Complications Following Impacted Third Molar Removal?

The removal of impacted third molars has become a standard procedure for oral and maxillofacial surgeons as well as for some general dentists. Generally, their … more

Treatment of a Large Mandibular Osteochondroma With Secondary Malocclusion With a Hybrid TMJ Custom Prosthesis and Orthognathic Surgery

Osteochondroma (OC) is also known as osteocartilaginous exostosis. It arises from the bone cortex as an exophytic lesion with a hyaline cartilaginous cap. It is … more