Diabetes and Periodontal Disease
Periodontitis is a gum infection that can result in tooth loss. It has previously been established that there is a connection between being diabetic and having a higher risk of periodontitis. Now, new research from University of Pennsylvania is shedding some light on the reason for this connection. Researchers used a mouse model to experiment, focusing on the bacteria within the mouth, or the “oral microbiome”. They were able to demonstrate that having Type 2 diabetes definitively changes the...
Medication Preference After Oral Surgery
As opioid abuse continues making headlines, doctors are being more proactive in discussing pain management and opioid alternatives after oral surgery. A national survey recently conducted by Pacira Pharmaceuticals showed that more than 7 in 10 oral surgery patients would opt for a non-opioid medication for their pain. The majority of patients wanted the chance to discuss pain management prior to the procedure. Nearly 90% of patients who took opioids experienced adverse side effects, including...
More Insight into Oral Cancer Risks
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and it is concerning that oral cancer is a life-threatening disease with an overall 5 year survival rate of 60%. It has been established that there are higher risks of cancer attributed to alcohol and tobacco use. The good news is that if detected early, survival rates are 80 – 90%. If your lifestyle is in line with The American Institute for Cancer Research guidelines, there is almost a 70% reduced risk of head and neck cancers. Recommendations include:...
Increasing the Odds for Dental Implant Success
Researchers at McGill University in Montreal have been looking into the way that existing bone accepts dental implants. Implants are placed into the jawbone, actually fusing to the bone to create a strong base, resulting in a replacement tooth that feels and looks natural. The first part of the study found that beta blockers, drugs which many people take to control hypertension, increase the success rate of dental implants. These results confirm previous reports that beta blockers increase...
The American Equilibration Society Annual Meeting 2017
AES held their 62nd annual Scientific Meeting on February 21-23, 2017 at the Chicago Downtown Marriott. “AES is the leading organization of dental professionals advancing the science and clinical application of knowledge in Occlusion, TMD, and Comprehensive Oral Care for the well-being of those we serve.” ~aes-tmj.org This year’s event consisted of workshops introducing the latest scientific advancements in the field. Topics included: Introduction to Epigenetics Epigenetics is the study of...
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Lake Geneva Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Doctors Conlon, Bruksch, Ozment, Richard, Schmidt and Heinz
312 Center St. | Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Phone: 262-248-8766 | Fax: 262-248-6790
Office Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – noon
Hours may vary occasionally due to hospital surgery and emergencies.
