SOMS Clinical Pearls Newsletter Archive
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March Newsletter 2021:
Coronectomy avoids inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury by ensuring retention of the vital roots when they are close to the canal. The coronectomy technique aims to remove only the crown of an impacted mandibular third molar while leaving the root undisturbed, thereby avoiding direct or indirect damage to the IAN.
December Newsletter 2020:
The diagnosis termed Oral Ulceration with Bone Sequestration (OUBS) has been used variably by authors and practitioners to characterize oral ulceration and bone sequestration with or without an etiologic cause. OUBS most commonly occurs at the mylohyoid ridge, mandibular tori, palatal tori, and mandibular buccal exostosis.
November Newsletter 2020:
As a Dental Health Care Professional, you are always taking care of others before yourself. It is important not to forget to take time to maintain, and keep your eyes healthy. Be sure to schedule your annual preventative eye exam to maintain your overall health.
October Newsletter 2020:
Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleep apnea has become more prevalent in our society in the last few decades. It is important to understand the difference between Obstructive vs Central sleep apnea.
September Newsletter 2020:
Oftentimes patients contact us after hours requesting an urgent medication. With 24 hour pharmacies available on a limited basis in the Portland metropolitan area, do you know where to call? Please find a list below and a link to the RxList website for additional resources.
August Newsletter 2020:
Immediate Implant Placement in the Anterior Region: When to Proceed, When Not to Proceed. The primary goal of immediate implant placement in the anterior region is to achieve optimal dentogingival esthetics. While patients and clinicians are attracted to immediate implant placement, careful case selection is critical in determining which cases are favorable to obtain a successful result.
July Newsletter 2020:
With the vast effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the roller coaster of changing America over the past several months, there are more and more people that find themselves depressed, angry, stressed, unhealthy, overweight, or all the above. It is Gandhi that said, “It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” Did he mean mental health as well?
June Newsletter 2020:
“Healthcare workers in all fields have reported difficulties sourcing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources are available to help dentists determine when and how to extend the use of N95 masks/respirators while maintaining appropriate infection control.”
-American Dental Association
May Newsletter 2020:
Do you know the difference between an ASTM Level 1 and Level 3 mask? We want to share some helpful information on each type of mask, as well as who should be wearing them.