The Oral and Facial Surgery Center of Kentucky http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/ The Oral and Facial Surgery Center of Kentucky News en-us 2012The Oral and Facial Surgery Center of Kentucky http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/images/emaillogo.jpg The Oral and Facial Surgery Center of Kentucky News http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/ 240 Thursday, 3 May 2012 15:24:11 GMT Engineered Hair for Bald MICE? http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid43 New breakthrough for growing bioengineered HAIR (using bald mice).....poor little bald guys, but now they have hair....:)
 
http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=770606&cid=COSM
]]> Thursday, 3 May 2012 15:21:40 GMT The Chin is IN! http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid42 Chin Augmentation procedures are quickly on the rise.........the Chin is IN!
 
http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=770605&cid=COSM
]]> Sunday, 13 June 2010 20:18:59 GMT Detecting women at risk for osteoporosis using dental radiographs http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid41 http://www.dentistryiq.com/index/display/article-display/5240842421/articles/dentisryiq/clinical/2010/06/Detecting-women-at-risk-for-osteoporosis-using-dental-radiographs.html ]]> Sunday, 13 June 2010 20:15:31 GMT Competition for the tooth fairy - Pulled teeth now saved as source of stem cells for future therapies http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid40 We now offer this fantastic service at our office right here in Elizabethtown, KY!!
 
www.stemsave.com
 
http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2010/06/competition_for_the_tooth_fair.html
]]> Thursday, 6 May 2010 16:40:34 GMT Medical Implants Made of Foam? http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid39 http://www.usnews.com/science/articles/2010/05/03/medical-implants-made-of-foam.html ]]> Thursday, 6 May 2010 16:39:15 GMT Researchers identify genes associated with cleft lip and/or cleft palate http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid38 http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100503/Researchers-identify-genes-associated-with-cleft-lip-andor-cleft-palate.aspx ]]> Wednesday, 28 April 2010 11:03:05 GMT A Good resource to learn about Dental Implants and who does them. http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid37 http://www.dentalimplantsonline.com/kentucky/elizabethtown.aspx ]]> Wednesday, 28 April 2010 11:00:33 GMT Researcher presents regeneration of tissue http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid36 There are a few inaccuracies regarding implant healing and success of implants, but the research on regnerating bone is interesting....
 
http://media.www.thebrownandwhite.com/media/storage/paper1233/news/2010/04/09/News/Researcher.Presents.Regeneration.Of.Tissue-3902104.shtml 
]]> Wednesday, 28 April 2010 10:55:37 GMT Moderate to Severe Sleep Apnea Triples Stroke Risk in Men, Study Finds http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid35 Sleep apnea is MUCH more than just the annoying snoring that your hear.......
 
http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20100408/sleep-apnea-increases-stroke-risk
]]> Tuesday, 27 April 2010 13:38:00 GMT CMS Substantially Alters Guidelines for Hospital Anesthesia Services http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid34 Change.......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.
 
http://www.outpatientsurgery.net/news/2010/04/10
]]> Tuesday, 27 April 2010 13:31:20 GMT Airway obstructions uncommon but deadly in children http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid33 http://www.physorg.com/news190816294.html ]]> Tuesday, 27 April 2010 13:30:06 GMT Virtually Rebuilding Faces http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid32 Rebuilding 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.
 
http://www.news4jax.com/morningshow/23218049/detail.html
]]> Thursday, 1 April 2010 12:37:20 GMT April is National Facial Protection Month http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid31 Read 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.
 
 
 
http://www.aaoms.org/docs/facial_protection_month/press_release.pdf
]]> Thursday, 1 April 2010 12:34:15 GMT Girl survives removal of 12 pound facial tumor http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid30 Amazing 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.
 
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=4765536&page=1
]]> Thursday, 1 April 2010 12:31:59 GMT Oral Facial Surgeons first responders at Fort Hood Shootings http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid29 This is already old news, but I just found it and wanted to share with you.
 
 
http://www.aaoms.org/docs/press_releases/20091110.pdf
]]> Thursday, 25 March 2010 12:52:18 GMT Haitian lady gets surgical rescue from Oral Facial Surgeon in Florida http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid28 Oral 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.
 
http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/local/east-volusia/2010/03/22/haiti-woman-brought-to-us-for-medical-rescue.html
]]> Wednesday, 24 March 2010 09:39:21 GMT Top of the Line Laser Systems.....because it's what we do. http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid27 Great site to review our Laser systems we have at our office.
 
http://www.iridex.com/index.php
]]> Wednesday, 24 March 2010 09:21:29 GMT Stem Cell Technologies in Medicine of the 21st Century http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid26
Good overview of stem cells, and how and where they can possibly be used.
 
http://medicaltourismmag.com/detail.php?Req=333&issue=16
 
]]> Tuesday, 9 March 2010 13:47:44 GMT Noses Beat Eyes as Biometric Identification Marker http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid25
Cool 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
]]> Tuesday, 9 March 2010 12:59:26 GMT The Use of Implantable Bone Stimulators in NonUnion Treatment http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid24 Good article on one of the problems with facial trauma, when bones fail to heal together properly.
 
 
http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=61003
]]> Tuesday, 9 March 2010 12:55:18 GMT Sibling proteins may predict Oral Cancer http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid23 Interesting article on trying to predict Oral Cancer risk.....
 
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100223101432.htm
]]> Monday, 1 March 2010 11:46:51 GMT Bridge between Dentistry and Medicine http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid22 Good 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!
 
http://www.firstimpressionsmag.com/article-feb2010-thebridgebetween.asp
 
facial cosmetic surgery, oral surgeon, facial trauma, kentucky,
]]> Thursday, 18 February 2010 17:49:32 GMT Implants don't just replace teeth....they can provide a new face!! http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid21 This procedure is NOT new.  But the story and procdure are amazing none the less. 
 
http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2010/02/chrissy_steltz_moves_one_step.html
]]> Tuesday, 16 February 2010 17:06:22 GMT Wisdom teeth....why you should have them out at an early age. http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid20 Video clip of some of the good reasons to have your wisdom teeth our sooner rather than later.
 
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2F7072994&h=83ccf32fc3f0aeae44149187d07c72d7
]]> Tuesday, 16 February 2010 17:03:16 GMT Facial / Dental Trauma....some good information you need to know http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid19 This 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.
 
http://www.aaoms.org/facial_injury.php
]]> Saturday, 13 February 2010 13:55:30 GMT Good reading on exactly what an Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgeon is trained to do. http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid18 If you're still wandering exactly what an Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgeon is trained to do, check out this page and find out.
 
http://www.aaoms.org/treatments.php
]]> Saturday, 13 February 2010 13:53:17 GMT A "Need to Read" if you are taking medicine for Osteoporosis (Bisphosphonate drugs) http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid17 If 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. 
http://www.aaoms.org/docs/position_papers/bronj_update.pdf 
]]> Saturday, 13 February 2010 13:50:08 GMT Article on Dental Implants http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid16 Good general article describing the basics on Dental Implants.
 

 
http://www.helium.com/items/1729399-dental-teeth-implants 
]]> Thursday, 4 February 2010 09:35:08 GMT Possible breakthrough for treating Osteoporosis with little to now side effects! http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid15 As 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 ]]> Thursday, 4 February 2010 09:30:12 GMT Human Growth Factor gene key to cleft palate http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid14 Very interesting research on cleft palates and they are really honing in on the genetics behind it.
 
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-02/wuis-gfg020210.php
]]> Thursday, 4 February 2010 09:27:34 GMT Face Bludgeoned with Hammers is rebuilt http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid13
This 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.
 
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23800402-surgeons-rebuild-brothers-faces-after-gang-hammer-attack.do
]]> Thursday, 4 February 2010 09:19:47 GMT Broke a tooth? Grow it back! http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid12 Genetics are an amazing thing!! I am confident that some day in the future, we will be able to "re-grow" missing teeth.  Interesting article.
 
http://www.bu.edu/today/2010/01/27/broke-tooth-grow-it-back
]]> Friday, 29 January 2010 15:11:04 GMT A NEW generation of Implants? http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid11 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091215163531.htm ]]> Friday, 29 January 2010 15:10:10 GMT Possible link found between cleft lip / palate and nutritional deficiencies http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid10 http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2010/01/24/mums-to-be-may-solve-mystery/ ]]> Friday, 29 January 2010 15:06:45 GMT First oral bacteria linked to mother and her stillborn baby http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid9 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100121171411.htm ]]> Wednesday, 27 January 2010 18:17:45 GMT A short clip (trailer) of why it's important to have your wisdom teeth out in the teen years http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid8 This 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 ]]> Wednesday, 27 January 2010 17:26:17 GMT Chemoradiation can be toxic to cancer patients http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid7 ://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Pathology/Chemoradiation-Effects-Can-Be-Toxic-for-Cancer-Pat/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/649730?contextCategoryId=40137 ]]> Wednesday, 27 January 2010 17:22:25 GMT Team searching for Cleft Lip and Palate Gene http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid6 http://www.healthcanal.com/medical-breakthroughs/4560.html

]]> Monday, 25 January 2010 16:19:25 GMT Welcome to our new website! http://www.oralfacialsurgeryofky.com/news-and-events.asp#nid5