Having a tooth pulled out can feel like an instant fix. The pain goes, the infection clears, and life moves on. But what many people do not realise is that tooth extraction can have lasting ...

Objective It is recommended that radiotherapy for head and neck cancer commences ten days post-dental extractions to reduce the risk of osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the jaw. However, consideration must ...

As extractions will make up the majority of oral surgery procedures in primary care, this article focuses on top tips for performing extractions in a safe and predictable manner, with minimal trauma ...

According to the American Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, complications from tooth extractions occur in roughly 2-5% of cases — yet most of these complications stem from preventable aftercare ...