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Unused Medications Get A Second Life

Unused medications can be brought to the office of Wagner Oral Surgery for use on dental mission trips.

Promising Advance In Dental Implants

New technology may make dental implants available to patients who couldn’t receive them before.

The Importance Of Oral Biopsies

Persistent mouth sores, changes in mouth color or abnormal growth of mouth tissue may indicate a medical problem.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy For Oral Surgery

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be used successfully for radiation patients that need oral sugery.

Gunshot Trauma Can Last A Lifetime

No one plans on getting shot and the disfigurement may be lifelong and you will likely never be treated like a normal person ever again.

Avoidance Of Facial Disfigurements Linked To Fear Of Disease

A new study suggests that aversion to facial disfigurement may come from an ancient disease-avoidance system that would normally prevent us from contracting an illness.

Debunking The Link Between Mouthwash and Oral Cancer

After years of research the link between oral cancer and mouthwash just isn’t there.

Don’t Wait For Wisdom Teeth To Be A Problem

Say the words, “wisdom teeth,” and you’ll probably be greeted with groans and removal stories. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons estimates that about 85 percent of wisdom teeth will eventually need to be removed.  So if 85 percent of us can carry on our lives without our wisdom teeth why on earth […]

Mission Of Mercy 2012

My staff and I are always eager to find ways to serve our community. Whether it’s mission trips to Panama, Guatemala or Kenya or work that keeps us involved, contributing our time and expertise . This is why we participate in the Mission of Mercy (MOM), an annual event sponsored by the Wisconsin Dental Association. Last […]

Jaw-Doc News Spring 2012 – What is PRGF?

“Platelets Rich in Growth Factors” ….. are a fraction of blood (plasma) that, as the name suggests, are rich in platelets and have a high concentration of growth factors. This technology arises from a new understanding of the importance of growth factors to enhance natural bone growth and tissue healing. Growth factors are substances our […]