An important contribution to the literature for oral surgeons! Articles include the need for preoperative psychological risk assessment, psychological risks associated with appearance-altering procedures, body dysmorphic disorder and surgical planning, personality disorders and perioperative risk, managing the uncooperative child, understanding and managing patients with chronic pain, stress and burnout in OMS practice, substance abuse, psychology and sleep disorders, eating disorders and the OMS, end of life issues for the OMS, and much more!

A comprehensive review of dento-alveolar complications for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon! Topics will include bleeding, dento-alveolar infections, infections extending into the neck, osteomyelitis and osteitis, endodontic complications, nerve injuries, local anesthesia, pathology, bone grafting, osteoradionecrosis, bisphosphonate associated jaw necrosis, and much more!

In this issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, guest editor Harry Dym brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Clinical Pharmacology for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as a review of sedation agents, acute pain management, and more. Contains 17 relevant, practice-oriented topics including Emergency Drugs for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Office; Update on Medications for Oral Sedation in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Office; Pharmacologic Treatment for Tempromandibular and TMJ Disorders; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on Clinical Pharmacology for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

This issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America focuses on Orofacial Pain, and is edited by Dr. Steven Scrivani. Articles will include: Classification and Differential Diagnosis or Orofacial Pain; Psychological Assessment for Chronic Orofacial Pain; Myofascial Pain Disorders; Disorders of the Temporomandibular Joints; Headache and Orofacial Pain; Neuropathic Orofacial Pain; Burning Mouth Syndrome; Orofacial Movement Disorder; Pharmacological Management of Orofacial Pain; Behavioral Medicine for Chronic Orofacial Pain; Injection Therapy for Headache and Facial Pain; Cranial Neuralgias; Intraoral Pain Disorders, and more!

The aim of the book “Maxillofacial Surgery and Craniofacial Deformity - Practices and Updates” was to collect various aspects of facial and cranial deformities in one single textbook in order to have a systematic way of thinking when approaching these interconnected manifestations. Furthermore, other associated social aspects of health care are integrated to give a wider view of the problem and some important considerations of care.

In this issue of Dental Clinics, guest editor Dr. Harry Dym brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Controversies in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Evidence-based dentistry based on high-quality research is essential to help develop new treatments and alternative options. This issue tackles clinically relevant controversial subjects and helps present cogent, clear information for the clinician to determine the best possible solution or approach. Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics, including short implants: their role in implant reconstruction; need for cone beam imaging in oral surgery and dentistry?; bisphosphonate therapy and its implications in dentistry and oral surgery; post-procedure analgesic management; controversies in the management of the sleep apnea patient; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on controversies in oral and maxillofacial surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

This issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America focuses on Pediatric Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, and is edited by Dr. Shelly Abramowicz. Articles will include: Development of the Temporomandibular Joint; Non-surgical Management of Pediatric Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction; Treatment of the TMJ in a Child with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis; Tumors of the Pediatric TMJ; Trauma to the Pediatric TMJ; Congenital abnormalities of the TMJ; Acquired abnormalities of the TMJ; TMJ reconstruction in the growing child; Evaluation of Pediatric Patient with Temporomandibular Joint Complaints; Management of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis; Pediatric TMJ Radiology; and more!