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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

Grants awarded to oral and maxillofacial surgeons for volunteer service

JOMS study: Scooter crashes significantly associated with head and face injuries

2019-20 AAOMS Officers, Trustees elected

AAOMS presents awards during Annual Meeting

JOMS study: Facial injuries less likely to occur in bicyclists who wear helmets

Dental Implant Conference to highlight latest in reconstruction advances

AAOMS magazine editor receives Distinguished Dental Editor Award

Future of oral and maxillofacial surgery to be on display at AAOMS Annual Meeting

JOMS study: New treatment protocol created for children with arthritis affecting the jaw joints

JOMS study: Survival rates decrease each year mouth cancer goes undiagnosed

National organizations unite to promote facial safety in April

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

JOMS study: Elective neck surgery can improve outcomes for patients with rare oral cancer

JOMS study: CT scans overused in patients with dental infections

JOMS study: Use of bone-growing protein in cleft reconstruction shows promise

JOMS study: Surgery to move jaws improves outcomes in obstructive sleep apnea patients

OMS Foundation concludes successful $1 million fundraising campaign

AAOMS, Henry Schein Cares Foundation present grants to OMS volunteers

JOMS study: New treatment algorithm recommended for babies born with tiny jaws

AAOMS announces 2018-19 officers, board

AAOMS Dental Implant Conference to showcase the latest in research

AAOMS to honor its 100th anniversary at its Annual Meeting in Chicago

JOMS study: IV acetaminophen use results in no significant pain decrease in wisdom teeth patients

April is National Facial Protection Month Play It Smart the First Time – Wear Protective Gear and Prevent Injuries

JOMS study: ‘Silent sleep apnea’ prevalent in patients with jaw deformity

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

JOMS study: Reconstruction of facial gunshot wounds improved by computer-aided surgery

AAOMS subcommittee honored for advancing dental implant education

JOMS study: Tests used for mouth cancer help uncover other serious health problems

AAOMS announces 2017-18 officers, board

JOMS study: Rate of sexually transmitted virus-related mouth and throat cancer increasing

AAOMS garners awards for its Informational Campaign

AAOMS, Henry Schein Cares Foundation award grants to surgeon volunteers

25th AAOMS Dental Implant Conference to continue premier education tradition

JOMS study: Botox can relieve jaw muscle pain

AAOMS honors oral and maxillofacial surgeons during Annual Meeting

JOMS study: Method discovered to lower amount of local anesthetic needed for dental care

JOMS study: Study emphasizes the value of discussing oral cancer risk factors with patients needing oral biopsies

JOMS study: Immunosuppressant drugs raise risks for oral cancer patients

JOMS study: Surgical navigation shows promise as an innovative tool for oral and facial surgery

Surgeons to develop their knowledge, skills at 99th AAOMS Annual Meeting

AAOMS issues opioid prescribing recommendations

JOMS facial cellulitis study: Efforts should focus on early treatment

AAOMS conference shares innovations in research

JOMS study: Public, patients agree – Oral and maxillofacial surgeons most qualified for dental implant procedures

JOMS study: Some treatments for medication-related jaw necrosis produce better outcomes

AAOMS conference focuses on anesthesia patient safety

Five Dental Organizations Team Up For National Facial Protection Month

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

JOMS: Limiting dental benefits increases hospital visits

AAOMS earns top ACCME accreditation

AAOMS statement on Price nomination as HHS Secretary

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