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We are a state of the art practice!! Our goal is to be the highest quality oral surgeons in westchester and putnam counties. We look forward to taking care of all your oral surgical needs. Come visit our beautiful office.

Dr. Vakkas was honored by The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce with its member appreciation award.

https://www.facebook.com/YorktownChamber/

Plastic surgeon also trained in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery performs most complex face transplant.

http://nyulangone.org/locations/face-transplant-program

Dr. Vakkas has been honored by his peers in Westchester Magazine as a top dentist again 2015

http://usatopdentists.com/find-dentist/dentist-results.asp

Aspirin May Reduce The Risk of Head and Neck Cancer

http://life.nationalpost.com/2013/04/02/aspirin-may-reduce-the-risk-of-neck-and-head-cancer-by-22-study/

Dr. Vakkas attended the AONA annual conference on Orthognathic Surgery in Washington DC in March 2013. Having a keen interest in corrective jaw surgery, Dr. Vakkas keeps up with all the cutting edge evidence and techniques.

Heavy coffee drinkers shown to have lower oral cancer risk

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57558820/heavy-coffee-drinkers-shown-to-have-lower-oral-cancer-risk/

Dr. Vakkas attended the annual specialty conference in San Diego California this September 2012. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) Conference was very informative and interesting. We were able to interact with surgeons from all over the country and get continuing education on all the latest cutting edge techniques, data, materials, and instrumentation. It was fun to catch up with old friends as well.

Growing your own bones: Columbia University researchers perfecting DIY replacements

Using pieces of human or animal bone as scaffolds, a Columbia University team has grown more than 50 healthy bones from stem cells.

A 3D printer-created lower jaw has been fitted to an 83-year-old woman's face in what doctors say is the first operation of its kind.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16907104

It may be time to redefine the concept of false teeth. A tooth grown from embryonic cells has been successfully transplanted into the jaw of a mouse. The transplant is a step towards providing artificial replacements for donor organs that are in short supply.

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn20682-artificially-grown-tooth-transplanted-into-mouse.html

Oral Cancer Awareness Week April 14-20

Around 30,000 americans are diagnosed each year with oral cancer. Despite great advances in medicine and surgery the overall mortality is still relatively unchanged. There is a new trend where younger patients than the average elderly smoker and drinker are being diagnosed. This is thought to be a result of HPV infection.

http://www.aaoms.org/oral_cancer_awareness.php

Dr. Vakkas attended the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons annual conference in the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia 2011. Yorktown Oral Surgery practices the latest evidence based techniques.

April is National Facial Protection Month...

Each April, AAOMS joins the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Association of Orthodontists in sponsoring National Facial Protection Month, the national campaign that promotes the safety benefits of wearing protective mouth and headgear when engaging in sports activities. As OMSs, we know the devastating injuries to the oral and maxillofacial regions that can occur when children and adults choose to play without protection. Here at Yorktown Oral surgery we are talking to our patients and communities about mouthguards, helmets and other protective devices.

Tissue Engineering and Growth Factors

Columbia University, where Dr. Vakkas is an Assistant Clinical Professor, is doing pioneering research in Tissue Engineering. Research is being done to engineer teeth using stem cells, growth factors, and a biologic scaffold.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100524111724.htm

Dr. Vakkas is excited about using growth factors in implant and reconstructive surgery. Ask about BMP (recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein) for office implant procedures. We have extensive experience with its use.

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. The American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors this endeavor to raise awareness about the importance of oral health, especially in children. Follow the link to the ADA.

http://www.ada.org/2714.aspx

Yorktown Oral Surgery is geared toward treating childrens' oral surgical needs. We provide sedation if necessary in a safe and comfortable environment.

The Yorktown Fall Festival and Street Fair was Saturday October 9th 2010.

http://www.yorktownfestival.com/

It was a beautiful day. Our team got to meet many great and inquisitive people.