97th Annual AAOMS Meeting
The 97th annual meeting of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (AAOMS) is scheduled for September 28 – October 3, 2015. This year’s meeting is unique in that the Canadian Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons is participating,...
Orthognathic Surgery and Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a relatively common, and potentially serious disorder, where the airways are blocked during sleep enough to cause breathing to stop. When this happens, the brain comes out of its resting state to send impulses to the person to wake up...
Can Stress Affect Your Teeth and Oral Health?
The effects of stress on your body are well documented, but many do not realize its effects on the teeth, jaw, and other oral tissues. One of the consequences of tension is actually a reduced level of immune system function. See more about chronic stress and your...