Outcomes of Clinical Trials on Osteonecrosis of the Jaw.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to provide a cross-sectional view of all registered clinical trials enrolling patients with osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). The primary aim was to report predictors of trial completion and publication of results.

Materials And Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of ONJ trials registered with ClinicalTrials.

Point-of-Care Pregnancy Testing in Outpatient Sedation Anesthesia: Experience from an Urban Hospital-Based Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic.

Purpose: Pre-surgical point-of-care (POC) pregnancy testing in women of child-bearing age has become routine practice in hospitals across the United States. Its application in the ambulatory care setting is less ubiquitous. The authors herein present its application in their outpatient oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic, as implemented prior to procedures under intravenous sedation.

What Are the Predictors of Craniomaxillofacial Injuries From Hoverboard Accidents?

Purpose: A hoverboard, or self-balancing scooter, is a battery-powered vehicle with 2 wheels connected by a longboard that requires handsfree operation. The purpose of the present study was to characterize the emergency department visits for hoverboard-related craniomaxillofacial trauma and determine predictors of injuries and hospital admission.

Materials And Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System from 2015 to 2018.

Current Status of Instagram Utilization by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Programs: A Comparison With Related Dental and Surgical Specialties.

Purpose: The utility of social media in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) residency programs has never been investigated, despite the increasing popularity of such platforms in academic medicine. As a specialty that strives for constant innovation, it is important for OMS programs to participate in the emerging concept of incorporating social media into medical and surgical education. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the use of Instagram in OMS residency programs in the United States.