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
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – What is That?
The Internationally recognized specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) has its historic origins through innovations arising from the care of the wounded in theatres … more
Early Identification and Aggressive Intervention Improve Survival in Necrotizing Head and Neck Infections
NOTE: GRAPHIC IMAGES Introduction Necrotizing soft tissue infections of the head and neck constitute a small proportion of all head and neck infections, but have … more
Correction of Temporomandibular Ankylosis
Trauma to the mandibular condyle or infection in the temporomandibular joint (e.g. septicaemia or chronic mastoiditis) in a paediatric patient can have a marked impact … more
Development of a Rare Deep Temporal Space Hematoma Secondary to Blunt Facial Trauma in a Pediatric Patient
Introduction A hematoma is an abnormal collection of blood outside of a vessel that is still confined within a tissue space. A common cause of … more
Lingual Nerve Injury: Surgical Anatomy and Management
Introduction The Lingual nerve (LN) is a branch of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve (V3) that is responsible for general somatic afferent (sensory) … more
Aesthetic Crown and Bridge Restorations Using a Fully Digital Workflow
Introduction: The Digital Revolution in Dentistry Whether or not a clinician is working under the model of an in-house chairside milling solution or a more … more
How Ransomware and Data Theft will Change the Face of Dentistry
If you have never heard of the Wannacry virus, it’s a story you need to know. On March 14, 2017, Microsoft issued a patch for … more
The Role of the Dentist in Recognizing Orbital and Ocular Trauma
Introduction General dentists and dental specialists alike are often called upon by Emergency Department (ED) physicians to assess patients with dental injuries and concomitant maxillofacial … more
State-Of-The-Art Geriatric Dental Centre Now Part of Baycrest Campus
As part of a recent centennial celebration, Baycrest revealed the latest donor-funded renovations and new spaces on campus, created to better serve the aging population. … more
CAOMS Update
The Canadian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CAOMS) is a not-for-profit organization that serves the needs of hundreds of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons across … more
Wisdom Tooth Removal: 25 Years Smarter?
In 1993, we wrote an editorial for Oral Health entitled “Wisdom Teeth: To Extract or Not?” and our accompanying two-part review on the current concepts … more
Seven trillion patients will ask you, “can I have this done?”
2011-12-12 14:26:57
In your face!
By Benita Zahn: Some 30 states have expanded what’s called “the scope of practice” for oral-maxillofacial surgeons, allowing them to do cosmetic procedures beyond the … more