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CONFERENCE ON THIRD MOLARS

AAOMS (America Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons) recently published the proceedings form the third molar multidisciplinary conference in September of 2012. This was a compilation of research and articles on subject. There had previously been published a White Paper on removal of third molar teeth. These were published to address questions regarding the appropriateness […]

PERIODONTAL DEFECTS AND WISDOM TEETH

When we remove wisdom teeth at an earlier age, the sites typically heal in very nicely without periodontal defects. As we age, the risk of developing and retaining periodontal defects on the teeth next to the wisdom teeth increases.

WISDOM TEETH AND PERIODONTAL HEALTH

Early removal of impacted wisdom teeth by an experienced oral surgeon results in an improved periodontal prognosis on the adjacent teeth. With years of experience in removing wisdom teeth on people of all ages, we have known for years that keeping the wisdom teeth often leads to periodontal problems on the adjacent teeth that in […]

WATER BOTTLES TO BRAZIL: RECYCLING

Some people might beg to differ, but I am not a hoarder or a pack rat. In fact, I have spent quite a bit of time over the past few years trying to downsize and simplify my life (see the book: Freedom of Simplicity by Richard Foster).

KEEP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE ABOUT ORAL SURGERY

Removal of wisdom teeth and other oral surgical procedures can cause discomfort. It is very interesting to me that I find that a positive mental attitude on the part of parents, friends, spouses, and especially the patient can have a profound effect on how a given patient handles the stress of surgery and recovery.

TREATING PATIENTS ON BLOOD THINNERS

We are all living longer and in many cases living healthier lives into older age. Daily aspirin and the use of blood thinners have helped to improve and prolong life for many people. This seems to be especially true for patients who have undergone advanced surgical procedures, such as valve replacement and vessel repair which […]

SUPER GLUE!

It has been known for years that superglue can be used to repair wounds and is tolerated well by the body. It has also been used effectively in this way for facial incisions.

SHOULD YOU CHEW BETEL NUT?

On our mission trip to Papua, New Guinea we were introduced to betel nut chewing in a big way. We flew into Port Morsby and from there drove cross country to the mission camp where we did our work. On the way, we would see friendly people along the road smiling, revealing blackened teeth and […]

WISDOM TEETH AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE

When wisdom teeth are removed at a younger age, the development of permanent periodontal problems is reduced significantly. It is easy to assess the potential problems with wisdom teeth at an early age – I recommend about age 15. It is an easier procedure all the way around and waiting increases the risks of irreversible […]

IMMEDIATE BONE GRAFTING OF WISDOM TOOTH SOCKETS

I have reported a number of times in the past how holding onto your third molar teeth leads to problems including periodontal disease on the adjacent teeth and can lead to bone loss on those teeth. In a recent article, the authors showed a procedure where they preemptively grafted the third molar sockets right at […]