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JOMS study: Reiki therapy before wisdom tooth removal did not reduce anxiety, but pain scores slightly lower

AAOMS honors accomplishments in research, education and service at 2025 Annual Meeting 

2025-26 AAOMS officers and trustees announced  

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons to gather in Washington, D.C., for premier educational conference 

April is National Facial Protection Month: Play it safe and protect your face 

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Early detection and self-exams can save lives 

JOMS study: Viewing social media increases anxiety before wisdom teeth surgery 

JOMS study: Youth baseball, softball linked to sport-related facial fractures 

JOMS study: Recreational marijuana use may increase sedation requirements during oral and maxillofacial surgery

2024-25 AAOMS officers and trustees announced

AAOMS recognizes accomplishments in research, education and service to OMS specialty

AAOMS develops guidance for diagnosing, managing TMJ disorders and pain

April is National Facial Protection Month

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Self-exams, early detection can save lives

AAOMS recognizes award winners during Annual Meeting

2023-24 AAOMS officers and trustees announced

April is National Facial Protection Month

AAOMS journal welcomes new affiliate

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons: Provider of choice for wisdom teeth removal, dental implants

Surgical experts publish updated MRONJ guidance

2022-23 AAOMS officers and trustees announced

AAOMS recognizes award winners during Annual Meeting

AAOMS endorses Medical Loss Ratios for dental plans

National organizations unite to promote facial safety in April

JOMS study: Penicillin allergy testing encouraged to reduce infection risk in oral surgery patients

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery announces new editor

Association hosts anesthesia simulation program for first time at its new education center

2021-22 AAOMS officers and trustees announced

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons honored for accomplishments in research, education, other areas

JOMS study: Prostheses can be immediately placed on dental implants with high predictability during jaw reconstruction

JOMS study: More than 25 percent of children with cleft lip and/or palate travel over an hour for certified care

JOMS study: Helmet use leads to fewer and less severe facial fractures among motorcyclists

AAOMS names new executive director

AAOMS advocates for legislation to provide insurance coverage for congenital craniofacial anomalies

JOMS study: Early removal of unerupted wisdom teeth results in positive gum outcomes

New feature in journal educates the public about oral and maxillofacial surgery

JOMS study: Protocol for bone replacement procedure successfully treats children with jaw tumors

JOMS study: Hoverboard head injuries more severe in adults

JOMS study: Outpatient jaw fracture treatment reduces hospital stay without raising complication risk

2020-21 AAOMS officers and trustees elected

AAOMS recognizes award winners during Annual Meeting

JOMS study: Skull fractures a concern with emergency department skateboarding injuries

JOMS study: Motorized scooters result in more severe injuries than nonmotorized scooters

JOMS study: For jaw cancer patients, in-house 3D printing allows quicker restoration of teeth

JOMS study: Jaw surgery improves quality of life in obstructive sleep apnea patients

JOMS study: Children at risk for dog bites in eye area

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