Archive for October, 2014

HAVING TECHNOLOGIES DOES NOT MAKE YOU AN EXPERT

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons have always been the experts in providing surgical care for the oral and facial region. New technologies, such as cone beam scanning, are instruments that help us all to provide better care. So many individuals use these technologies, such as advanced instruments, medications, materials such as bone graft, dental and facial […]

DIPHENHYDRAMINE – BENADRYL AS A LOCAL ANESTHETIC

I saw a recent article about the use of amitriptylene as a topical anesthetic for dentistry. (J Oral Maxillofac Surg 71:23-28, 2013). This is interesting. There are many medications which block nerve transmission orally.

CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE COLITIS AND ANTIBIOTICS

Clostridium difficile is an uncommon disease that has been on the increase and is felt to be mainly a side effect of antibiotic use. Clindamycin is a commonly used and appropriate antibiotic for oral infections. It is, however, a second or third line drug for me as an oral surgeon because of the risk of […]

BEST ORAL SURGEON IN WISCONSIN

Recently, we received the distinction of being rated on the web as the “Best Oral Surgeon in Wisconsin.” This is quite an achievement and it is humbling that the public views us that way. We do strive for excellence in all aspects of care and our experience is thorough across the spectrum of oral and […]