Patient Education Series | Understanding Orthognathic Surgery | Ross O. Chavkin, DDS
Understanding Orthognathic Surgery: Correcting Jaw MisalignmentOrthognathic surgery is performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons, who are specially trained in surgical procedures...
Artificial Intelligence in Oral Healthcare
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping various sectors, with healthcare at the forefront. Advanced language models such as ChatGPT-4 and BARD, proficient in generating...
Tech's Limitations in Healthcare
A recent encounter with a patient presented a poignant example of the challenges posed by the influx of online medical information. The patient arrived with concerns stemming...
Spotlight Video | The Benefits of Bone Grafting | Ross O. Chavkin, DDS
Ross O. Chavkin, DDS is an Established Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon at All County Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Flushing, Melville, Jericho, and New Hyde Park, New...
Major Bone Grafting
Bone grafting gives dental patients the opportunity to not only replace bone where it's missing but also have the ability to promote new bone growth in that location. This allows...
Ross O. Chavkin, DDS - What Is Oral Surgery
What is oral surgery? Oral surgery involves the areas of your mouth and jaw. A maxillofacial surgeon performs surgeries to treat issues with your soft or hard oral tissues, as...
The Sensory Deficits of Wearing Masks
Since the onset of the COVID-19 epidemic, life has been peculiar. The social, political, financial, and emotional tolls have been overwhelming. Despite being back out in society...
Oral Manifestations of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges for health authorities worldwide. The way of contagion through direct contact has facilitated the rapid spread worldwide....
Oral Cancer: Support, Advocacy, Research and Hope
You are a 'survivor' from the day that you are diagnosed. The word, 'survivor' isn't just a title, it’s an attitude. During the course of my career, I have met far too many patients...
Building a Fairer, Healthier World
The day my mother was diagnosed with advanced cancer was the day I began my long run as a patient. The unwelcome news upended my life and sucked all my energies into an immediate...
