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AAMOS

American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

As board-certified oral surgeons, each Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon is a member of the AAOMS, the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. This organization provides educational, research and advocacy support for our...
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What is an OMS?

Have you ever wondered what the rest of the name you sometimes see for your oral surgeon means? What is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon? M...
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Should I Have Oral Surgery in My Dentist’s Office?

Recently a neighbor and I were discussing dentistry. After all, I am an oral surgeon and everyone wants to talk to me about their dental iss...
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Which Dental Specialist Should I See?

infographic tool to discover your dental needs
Oral Surgeon? Periodontist? Prosthodontist? Endodontist? Orthodontist? Pediatric Dentist? How do you know which dental specialist to see? Ch...
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Be Your Own Healthcare Advocate

woman holding dentures
Whether you are preparing for an elective surgical procedure or an intense round of chemotherapy, it is important to be an advocate in your ...
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Bone Graft and Dental Implants

Missing teeth should be replaced and the best option for replacing missing teeth is through the use of dental implants and restorative crown...
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Safe Administration of IV Anesthesia

administration of anesthesia.
At Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, many of the surgical procedures prescribed require the use of IV anesthesia to sedate and relax, ...
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UPDATED: Anesthesia & Patient Safety

anesthesia is a major part of our practice
UPDATE: According to Channel 2 News, on July 24, 2017, Dr. Bethaniel Jefferson was indicted and charged with injury to a child in connection...
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What to Ask Before Oral Surgery

When administered and monitored by an anesthesia team led by a well-trained and highly skilled surgeon, all levels of sedation, up to and in...
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Are Dental Implants the Best Option?

We understand that dealing with the loss of one or more teeth can cause anxiety for our patients. Whether a tooth has been lost to injury, n...
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