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 technology. […]
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. · Lower […]
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. […]
A Patient Story: Beloved’s Fresh Start Dr. McGann first met Beloved in 2010, while serving as a volunteer for Fresh Start Surgical Gifts. Fresh Start is a local San Diego organization dedicated to transforming the lives of disadvantaged infants, children, and teens suffering from physical deformities by giving them the gift of reconstructive surgery and related […]
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts transforms the lives of disadvantaged infants, children, and teens with physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse, or disease through the gift of reconstructive surgery and related healthcare services. Dr. McGann, and the team at McGann Facial Design, serve as the volunteer oral and maxillofacial surgeon for Fresh Start. On October 20th, […]
Is Jaw Surgery Cosmetic Surgery? And Does My Insurance Cover That? Unfortunately, many people are under the misconception that corrective jaw surgery is seen as a cosmetic procedure. However, many health insurance policies cover orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery, and getting insurance coverage for jaw surgery is easier than many people might think. At McGann […]