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INFORMED CONSENT

There is no question, that there can be anxiety when we go in to see a doctor and they have us sign a consent form prior to a procedure. The way this is presented can have a dramatic effect on how we perceive the process. I never want to “candy-coat” the fact that risks are […]

EPINEPHRINE SENSITIVITY

Epinephrine (or adrenaline) is used along with local anesthetics because it increases the duration of effectiveness, decreases blood loss, and reduces the systemic toxicity of anesthetic drugs by localizing them. Epinephrine can cause systemic problems for some individuals.

TERMS FOR DISCOMFORT

Pain control is a key part of the training of an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The list below is medical terms we use to describe or qualify discomfort. I thought they might be interesting and give a couple of “words with friends” additions.

PEARLS OF WISDOM: TOPICAL FLUORIDE

Topical fluoride gel is available over-the-counter without a prescription at your pharmacy. We often use it with kids that are in orthodontic care to try to give some extra strengthening to the tooth structure and to rebuild tooth structure that might be adversely affected by debris on the teeth.

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 […]

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.