Summer = Oral Surgery. Right? The days are getting warmer and longer. This can only mean one thing…summer is almost here and it’s time to have oral surgery. We know, we know. That is what you were expecting to read, but it’s true! Summer is our busiest time of year. Many of our facial design
Dental Anesthesia: The Less You Worry, the Easier it Will Be Recent news of the unfortunate death of a patient undergoing wisdom teeth extraction has put a spotlight on the safety and role of anesthesia in dental procedures. It is helpful to understand the reasons why patients need dental anesthesia. Beyond the obvious need
Never Stop Learning! It’s time for Spring Break! Usually, spring break is a time to take some time off from the rigors of the classroom and learning. However, at McGann Facial Design, we are always pushing ourselves to learn more about becoming the best practice we can be. Why? Our mission is to provide the
First, Do No Harm ~ Patient Safety Always Comes First Healthcare providers are taught that patient safety always comes first. This is what, in part, makes the story of the Tulsa oral surgeon who exposed thousands of patients to HIV and Hepatitis C even more disturbing. According to ABC News, patients were exposed due to
Telemedicine is a Rapidly Growing Segment of Healthcare in the United States. But What, Exactly, Is Telemedicine? Did you know that telemedicine is a rapidly growing segment of healthcare in the United States? But what, exactly, is telemedicine? In a nutshell, telemedicine is the remote delivery of healthcare services and clinical information using information
3-D Is Not Just For the Movies Anymore Over the past several years, we all have observed how 3D technology has become more and more popular with both moviemakers and viewers. However, you may not be as aware of how 3D technologies are changing the practice of oral surgery. In fact, it is safe to
With general advances in patient safety and care, it is possible now to perform more and more procedures in the office, as opposed to the hospital. There are multiple benefits of office-based surgery: · Convenience – A visit to a single location is easier to navigate and there is generally more flexibility in scheduling. ·
Oral Health Goes Well Beyond Healthy Teeth. The Face is the “Bearer of Identity, Character, Intelligence, and Beauty”. According to a report from the Surgeon General in 2000[1], oral health goes well beyond healthy teeth; including but not limited to being free of chronic jaw-facial pain, oral cancers, and a long list of additional ailments.
What Does It Take To Be An Oral Surgeon? Sometimes we forget what our doctors and care providers went through to become highly trained professionals. While we see them as the caring individuals who “magically” know about our problems and how to fix them, we don’t know all that went into making them specialists. Let’s
“Social networks aren’t about Web sites. They’re about experiences.” – Mike DiLorenzo Rosa Posa, a beautiful teenage girl, received corrective jaw surgery before the Christmas holiday. Before the surgery, she was self conscious about her underbite. On social media – Facebook, YouTube, and her blog – she shared how she was unhappy in how she
Dr. Grant McGann is Featured as a Dental Hero by DrBicuspid.com DrBicuspid.com is a leading source of dental news and education. The site features a Dental Heroes section highlighting dental providers that are making a difference in the world by giving generously of their time and talents. Dr. McGann was featured as a Dental Hero
An estimated 20% of Americans experience enough anxiety that they will go the dentist only when absolutely necessary. Peter Milgrom, DDS, Director of the Dental Fears Research Clinic at the University of Washington and author of Treating Fearful Dental Patients shares tips to help you overcome your fear of the oral surgery and dental
