by Adam Ozment | Jul 8, 2015 | Corrective Jaw Surgery
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...
by Adam Ozment | Jun 30, 2015 | General
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...
by Adam Ozment | May 26, 2015 | Insurance & Financial
There are many procedures performed in an Oral Surgeon’s office that may be covered as benefits under your medical plan. It is always suggested to contact your medical and dental insurance for verification of covered benefits. We offer these helpful tips to make...
by Adam Ozment | Apr 22, 2015 | Oral Cancer
Almost 50,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. The fastest growing segment of oral cancer patients is surprising – non-smokers who are young and otherwise healthy. This is due to the HPV virus, which nearly all sexually active men and...
by Adam Ozment | Mar 23, 2015 | Continuing Education, Dental Implants
The Academy of Osseointegration recently celebrated their 30th anniversary with an annual meeting in San Francisco. Dr. Richard attended the meeting, along with staff members Tracey Hein, Allison Hoffmeyer, Jill Kastning, Kayla Kazimour, Cortnee Koop, Katy O’Brien,...
