Each online issue of Critiques in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery contains:

• An original, topic-based article crucial to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon
  
• 5 essential reviews that not only discuss the basics of these articles by also how this information impacts your patients
• Up to 20 critical reviews of other important articles, including expert commentary and important “Take-Home Pearls”
• A citation section to locate each source article if further study is needed
• Unique commentary presented by a respected colleague
• A true/false quiz for access to a maximum of 28 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ per 14-issue subscription
• An unbiased resource from the people who bring you the concise information of Practical Reviews

J. Bruce Bavitz, DMD
Coordinating Editor
Chair, Department of Surgical Specialties
University of Nebraska
College of Dentistry
Lincoln, NE

Michael L. Ellis, DDS
Associate Professor, Program Director-Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Texas A & M Health Science Center
Baylor College of Dentistry
Department of OMS
Dallas, TX

David G. Cleverly, DDS
Associate Staff, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
LaCrosse, WI

Sterling R. Schow, DMD
Professor and Director of Residency Training,
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Baylor College of Dentistry
Dallas, TX

Rod M. Griffeth, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Partner in Private Practice
Billings, MT 

Receive vital information selected from 15 major oral & maxillofacial surgery journals. Our physician-editors review each of these journals, looking for the most clinically relevant information

As is commendable by the ACCME criteria, CME is integrated into the process for improving professional practice with educational strategies implemented to remove, overcome or address barriers to physician change. Physicians are unable to consistently integrate new information into their practices because of the ways new medical knowledge is structured and disseminated and the time it takes to completely scan for new information. Practical Reviews™ selects and translates peer-reviewed literature for practical use, therefore diminishing the barrier of time.

HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: The web-based CE activity is best viewed using a current generation browser such as Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher or Firefox 1.5 or higher.The presentation component is designed for 1024x768 screen resolution or higher. Cookies must be enabled to take the self-assessment, complete the evaluation, and print the CME certificate.

MEDIA: Internet access to PDF.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists and others interested in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

SPECIAL PREREQUISITES FOR PARTICIPANTS: There are no prerequisites for participants.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Discuss current trends in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the facial structures and oral cavity.
• Describe significant clinical developments and advances in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and trauma to the facial structures and oral cavity.
• Assess advantages and disadvantages of new dentoalveolar, orthognathic, preprosthetic and temporomandibular surgical techniques as presented in the current literature.

ACCREDITATION: Oakstone Medical Publishing is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION PER ISSUE FOR CRITIQUES: Oakstone Medical Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Estimated time to complete each issue: 2 hours

To obtain credit, the quiz must be completed and returned for scoring within 24 months of publication date. The participant must score a minimum of 70 percent.

DISCLOSURE: It is the policy of Oakstone Medical Publishing that the faculty and provider disclose real or apparent conflict of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, and also disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s). Oakstone Medical Publishing has established policies in place that will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosures will be made in the course handouts.

DISCLAIMER: The opinions and recommendations expressed by the faculty and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own. This enduring material is produced for educational purposes only. Use of Oakstone Medical Publishing name implies review of educational format design and approach. Please review the complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.