trauma

Athletes Inconsistently Use and Clean Their Mouthguards

As fall sports get underway, athletes need to stock up on safety gear. And...

AAOMS Schedules Boston Conference for September

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) will hold its 101st Annual...

Children With Protruding Teeth Face Greater Risk of Dental Injury

Children with primary teeth or early adult teeth that stick out have an increased...

The 90-Day Window: Trigeminal Nerve Injuries and the Importance of Prompt Referral

Trigeminal nerve injuries may occur as a result of many facial, oral-surgical, and dental...

Quick Thinking and Digital Technologies Save Traumatized Teeth

We received a phone call from a panic-stricken mother who reported her 13-year-old son...

E-Cigarette Explosions Cause More Injuries Than Expected

E-cigarette explosions happen much more frequently than most people think, resulting in severe injuries...

AAOMS to Celebrate Centennial in Chicago in October

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) will celebrate its centennial anniversary...

Celebrate National Facial Protection Month This April

Some dental and facial injuries sustained in athletic activities are preventable. This April, five...

New Emergency Appointments: An Interruption or an Opportunity?

The literal meaning of the word emergency is a situation posing an imminent risk...

Improved System Preserves and Transports Avulsed Teeth

The success of replanted avulsed teeth depends on strict conformance with the appropriate treatment...