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
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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
An End? Or Simply a Transition…
Viewpoint: As we entered 2020, many of us were looking forward to future travel plans, CAOMS courses and events, using our recently purchased tools and … 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
OMFS Academic Collaborative and Surgical Mission to Addis Ababa University
On October 12th 2019, the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry embarked on its first mission to Addis … more
From Alexa to Ava: Meet the Virtual Assistant Who is Ready to Revolutionize Your Practice
For years, the conversation about technology was built around an emphasis on specific tools and functions. It was necessary justifying something new required specificity. That’s … more
Socket Grafting Using a Large Particulate Xenograft as a Prelude to Implant Placement: A Case Report and Histology
Abstract Immediately following tooth extraction, a sequence of events takes place that often results in both alveolar ridge resorption (loss of volume and geometry) and … more