News and Events
Detecting women at risk for osteoporosis using dental radiographs
6/13/2010
Competition for the tooth fairy - Pulled teeth now saved as source of stem cells for future therapies
6/13/2010We now offer this fantastic service at our office right here in Elizabethtown, KY!!
Medical Implants Made of Foam?
5/6/2010http://www.usnews.com/science/articles/2010/05/03/medical-implants-made-of-foam.html
Researchers identify genes associated with cleft lip and/or cleft palate
5/6/2010A Good resource to learn about Dental Implants and who does them.
4/28/2010http://www.dentalimplantsonline.com/kentucky/elizabethtown.aspx
Researcher presents regeneration of tissue
4/28/2010There are a few inaccuracies regarding implant healing and success of implants, but the research on regnerating bone is interesting....
Moderate to Severe Sleep Apnea Triples Stroke Risk in Men, Study Finds
4/28/2010Sleep apnea is MUCH more than just the annoying snoring that your hear.......
CMS Substantially Alters Guidelines for Hospital Anesthesia Services
4/27/2010Change.......is it essential to always make changes to an already effective and efficient process? If you work for the government, you must, in order to keep your job, regardless of the consequences.
Airway obstructions uncommon but deadly in children
4/27/2010http://www.physorg.com/news190816294.html
Virtually Rebuilding Faces
4/27/2010Rebuilding faces is nothing new to the Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgeon. Using the latest technologies, it can be done with even greater accuracy, although the traditional way is extremely accurate as it is.
April is National Facial Protection Month
4/1/2010Read the press release from AAOMS regarding National Facial Protection Month. If you coach a team and would like a brochure with a detachable "quick tip guide" on Facail / dental injury, contact me and I can get you some for your team / parents / coaches.
Girl survives removal of 12 pound facial tumor
4/1/2010Amazing surgery by an amazing Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgeon. Dr. Marx has been doing this kind of surgery for many years. I am proud to know him and be a colleague.
Oral Facial Surgeons first responders at Fort Hood Shootings
4/1/2010This is already old news, but I just found it and wanted to share with you.
Haitian lady gets surgical rescue from Oral Facial Surgeon in Florida
3/25/2010Oral and Facial Surgeon to remove 5 pound tumor from Haitian lady. Hospital, Surgeon, Medical equipment companies to chip in to cover costs.
This is not the first time this has happened. I know of a wonderful Oral Facial Surgeon in Miami that does this exact sort of thing fairly frequently for Haitians.
Top of the Line Laser Systems.....because it's what we do.
3/24/2010Great site to review our Laser systems we have at our office.
Stem Cell Technologies in Medicine of the 21st Century
3/24/2010Good overview of stem cells, and how and where they can possibly be used.
Noses Beat Eyes as Biometric Identification Marker
3/9/2010Cool article on Face recognition technology and different markers.....but what happens when the bad guys decide to have nose job surgery????
http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2010-03/noses-beat-eyes-biometric-identification-landmark
The Use of Implantable Bone Stimulators in NonUnion Treatment
3/9/2010Good article on one of the problems with facial trauma, when bones fail to heal together properly.
Sibling proteins may predict Oral Cancer
3/9/2010Interesting article on trying to predict Oral Cancer risk.....
Bridge between Dentistry and Medicine
3/1/2010Good article explaining how Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgeons bridge the gap between dentistry and medicine, specifically Cosmetic surgery and how we have been doing the procedures involving facial trauma for a very long time and how aspects of those surgeries are exactly the same as the elective cosmetic procedures. A must read!
facial cosmetic surgery, oral surgeon, facial trauma, kentucky,
Implants don't just replace teeth....they can provide a new face!!
2/18/2010This procedure is NOT new. But the story and procdure are amazing none the less.
Wisdom teeth....why you should have them out at an early age.
2/16/2010Video clip of some of the good reasons to have your wisdom teeth our sooner rather than later.
Facial / Dental Trauma....some good information you need to know
2/16/2010This is from the AAOMS website. It talks about common facial injuries, treatment, and prevention. Good list of different sports and what they should do to prevent injuries.
Good reading on exactly what an Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgeon is trained to do.
2/13/2010If you're still wandering exactly what an Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgeon is trained to do, check out this page and find out.
A "Need to Read" if you are taking medicine for Osteoporosis (Bisphosphonate drugs)
2/13/2010If you are taking drugs like Boniva, Fosomax, etc. for Osteoporosis, this position paper from the American Association of Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgeons is a MUST READ.
Article on Dental Implants
2/13/2010Good general article describing the basics on Dental Implants.
Possible breakthrough for treating Osteoporosis with little to now side effects!
2/4/2010As an Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgeon, I see the complications associated with the drugs commonly used to treat osteoporosis. It is very exciting to see that they may have found an alternative drug / therapy that has little to no side effects!!
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-02/wuis-gfg020210.php
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-02/wuis-gfg020210.php
Human Growth Factor gene key to cleft palate
2/4/2010Very interesting research on cleft palates and they are really honing in on the genetics behind it.
Face Bludgeoned with Hammers is rebuilt
2/4/2010This type of trauma and procedures done to repair the face were a common thing where I trained, The University of Kentucky. Facial Truama was the key reason for going into this specialty. Not to deminish the wonderful work the Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgeons did in England in any way.
Broke a tooth? Grow it back!
2/4/2010Genetics are an amazing thing!! I am confident that some day in the future, we will be able to "re-grow" missing teeth. Interesting article.
A NEW generation of Implants?
1/29/2010http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091215163531.htm
Possible link found between cleft lip / palate and nutritional deficiencies
1/29/2010http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2010/01/24/mums-to-be-may-solve-mystery/
First oral bacteria linked to mother and her stillborn baby
1/29/2010http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100121171411.htm
A short clip (trailer) of why it's important to have your wisdom teeth out in the teen years
1/27/2010This is a small portion of a video that shows why it is very important to have your wisdom teeth out in the teen years.
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2F7072994&h=83ccf32fc3f0aeae44149187d07c72d7
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2F7072994&h=83ccf32fc3f0aeae44149187d07c72d7
Chemoradiation can be toxic to cancer patients
1/27/2010Team searching for Cleft Lip and Palate Gene
1/27/2010http://www.healthcanal.com/medical-breakthroughs/4560.html
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