The Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Scholarly Activity

Current Publications

Deek AJ, Clegg DJ, Deek RA, Blackburn C, Scott CA, Holley T, Gotcher JE..
Risk factors for pediatric facial trauma in an appalachian region: An epidemiological review at a single institution. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024 Mar;82(3):306-313. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2023.12.010. Epub 2023 Dec 26.

Clegg DJ, Deek AJ, Salomon BJ, Blackburn C, Fahmy MD, Heidel RE, Stephenson SM, Herbig KS, Chun JT, Carlson ER, Boukovalas S..
Mandible reconstruction in a rural population: Comparison of radial forearm and free fibula flap outcomes. J Craniofac Surg. 2024 Jan-Feb 01;35(1):119-124. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000009832. Epub 2023 Nov 8.

Raffaelli SD, Shupak RP, Winstead M, Hockaday JJ, Kim RY.
A rare incidence of mandibular metastasis of papillary thyroid carcinoma: A case report and review of literature. J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023 Dec;124(6S):101560. doi: 10.1016/j.jormas.2023.101560. Epub 2023 Jul 11.

Carlson ER, Kademani D, Ward B, Oreadi D.
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon's position paper on oral mucosal dysplasia. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023 May 6:S0278-2391(23)00397-X. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2023.04.017. Online ahead of print.

Holley TJ, Ranalli NJ, Steinberg B.
Historical perspectives on the management of craniosynostosis. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2022 Aug;34(3):333-340. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2022.01.004. Epub 2022 Jul 2.

Carlson ER.
The enneagram: A development framework for faculty. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2022 Jun 22:S0278-2391(22)00483-9. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2022.06.007. Online ahead of print.

Ruggiero SL, Dodson TB, Aghaloo T, Carlson ER, Ward BB, Kademani D.
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons' position paper on medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws-2022 Update. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2022 May;80(5):920-943. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2022.02.008. Epub 2022 Feb 21.

Gross AJ, Hudson JW, Matias C, Jones BJ.
Effects of onabotulinumtoxin A in patients concurrently diagnosed with chronic migraine encephalalgia and temporomandibular disorders: A retrospective case series. Cranio. 2022 Mar 14:1-11. doi: 10.1080/08869634.2022.2045114. Online ahead of print.

Fahmy MD, Clegg D, Belcastro A, Smith BD, Eric Heidel R, Carlson ER, Hechler B.
Are throat pain and otalgia predictive of perineural invasion in squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx? J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2022 Feb;80(2):363-371. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2021.08.265. Epub 2021 Sep 6.

Deek AJ, Boukovalas S, Rathfoot CJ, Gotcher JE.
Rhinocerebral mucormycosis as a sequelae of COVID-19 treatment: A case report & literature review. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2022 Feb;80(2):333-340. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2021.09.009. Epub 2021 Sep 20.

Fahmy MD, Clegg D, Belcastro A, Smith BD, Heidel ER, Carlson ER, Hechler B.
Are throat pain and otalgia predictive of perineural invasion in squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx? Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2021 Sep 6:S0278-2391(21)01102-2. Available in PubMed: Oct 2021. [Epub ahead of print]

Deek AJ, Boukovalas S, Rathfoot CJ, Gotcher JE.
Rhinocerebral mucormycosis as a sequelae of COVID-19 treatment: A case report & literature review. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2021 Sep 20:S0278-2391(21)01119-8. Available in PubMed: Oct 2021. [Epub ahead of print]

Carlson ER, Heidel RE, Houston K, Vahdani S, Winstead M.
Tracheotomies in COVID-19 patient: Protocols and outcomes. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2021 Mar 12:S0278-2391(21)00237-8. Available in PubMed: Apr 2021. [Epub ahead of print]

Harris JA, McCain JP, Carlson ER, Ji YD.
Assessment of intraoperative time for head and neck cancer surgeries compared with Medicare work time. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2021 Feb;79(2):483-489. Epub 2020 Aug 28.

Dederichs M, Fahmy MD, An H, Guentsch A, Viebranz S, Kuepper H.
Comparison of wear resistance of prefabricated composite veneers versus ceramic and enamel. Journal of Prosthodontics. 2020 Dec 8. Available in PubMed: Feb 2021. [Epub ahead of print]

Fahmy MD, Hechler BL, Carlson ER, Gross AJ, Heidel RE.
Preoperative serum albumin predicts wound dehiscence but not infection after surgery for oral squamous cell carcinoma. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2021 Jan 15:S0278-2391(20)31519-6. [Epub ahead of print]

Published Books

Fonseca R (Ed), Powers MP, Frost DE, Carlson ER, Ness GM, Turvey T, Costello BJ, Ruiz R (Associate Eds): Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3rd Edition. St. Louis: Elsevier, 2017.

Carlson ER, Ord RA (eds): Salivary gland pathology-Diagnosis and management, 2nd edition. Hoboken: Wiley Blackwell, 2015.

Carlson ER, McDonald J, Nicolaievsky E (eds): The Luckiest Man: A Festschrift in Honor of Robert E. Marx, DDS. Chicago: Quintessence, 2016.

Carlson ER, Ord RA (eds): Textbook and Color Atlas of Salivary Gland Pathology - Diagnosis and Management. Ames, Iowa, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, 2008.

Fonseca R, Marciani R, Turvey T (eds); Barber D, Braun T, Carlson E, Costello BJ, Ruiz R, Scully (associate eds): Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2nd edition, St. Louis, Elsevier, 2008.

Published Book Chapters

Carlson ER, Kelley J, Subramanian J: Lip cancer. In: Oral, Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery, St. Louis: Elsevier, Chapter 13, 608-625, 2017.

Carlson ER, Langdon JD, Ord RA, Brennan P, Patel MF: Cysts of the jaws, face and neck. In: Operative Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3rd edition, London: CRC Presss, Chapter 9, 91-100, 2017.Carlson ER, Campbell J: Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis. In: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3rd Edition. St. Louis: Elsevier, Chapter 22, p.523-533, 2017.

Carlson ER, Williams J: Locally aggressive benign jaw tumors. In: Maxillofacial Surgery 3rd Edition, St. Louis: Elsevier, Chapter 30, 451-472, 2017.

Jacob PK, McCoy JM: Diagnostic imaging of salivary gland pathology. In: Carlson ER, Ord RA (eds): Salivary gland pathology-Diagnosis and management, 2nd edition. Hoboken: Wiley Blackwell, Chapter 2, p.17-68, 2015.

McCoy JM, Sauk JJ: Classification, grading, and staging of salivary gland tumors. In: Carlson ER, Ord RA (eds): Salivary gland pathology-Diagnosis and management, 2nd edition. Hoboken: Wiley Blackwell, Chapter 7, p. 163-202, 2015.

Carlson ER, Lam D: Pathology. In: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Review: A Study Guide. Hanover Park: Quintessence, Chapter 7, 195-273, 2015.

Carlson ER, Lee A: Submandibular gland excision. In: Kademani D, Tiwana P (eds), Carlson ER, Dierks E, Fattahi T, Finn R, Ghali GE, Herford A, Hughes P, Sinn D, Steed M, Ward B, Zuniga J (section editors): Atlas of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. St. Louis: Elsevier, Chapter 87, 896-910, 2015.

McCoy, JM: Biopsy Techniques. In Kademani, D, Tiwana P (eds.) Atlas of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, St. Louis, Elsevier, Chapter 80, 840-847, 2015.

Carlson ER, Lee A: Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap. In Haggerty C, Laughlin R (eds): Atlas of Operative Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Ames, Iowa, Wiley-Blackwell, Chapter 51, 459-465, 2015.

Carlson ER, Kang E: Odontogenic and non-odontogenic cysts. In: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Knowledge Update,Volume V.

Carlson ER, Ghali GE: Benign aggressive jaw tumors. In: Har-El G, Nathan CA, Day TA, Nguyen SA (eds): Head and Neck Surgery, Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Limited, chapter 24, 263-283, 2013.

Current Presentations

Carlson ER. Management of salivary gland pathology. Presented at Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Review; 2023 December - 14; Virtual.

Carlson ER. Management of ameloblastoma. Presented at Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Review; 2023 December - 14; Virtual.

Carlson ER. Medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws update 2023 - virtual. Presented at American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 105th Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions, and Exhibition; 2023 September 22; Virtual, California.

Carlson ER. Innovations in teaching and education innovations in surgical education: OMS faculty section annual meeting educational program. Presented at American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 105th Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition; 2023 September 22; San Diego, California.

Carlson ER. American association of oral and maxillofacial surgeons position paper on oral mucosal dysplasia pathology track hot-off-the-press and abstract session. Presented at American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 105th Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition; 2023 September 21; San Diego, California.

Carlson ER. Treatment of medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws operative management pathology plenary a contemporary update with management strategies for MRONJ. Presented at American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 105th Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition; 2023 September 21; San Diego, California.

Carlson ER. Odontogenic malignancies symposium - head and neck surgery and reconstruction: Current concepts and controversies. Presented at American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 105th Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition; 2023 September 20; San Diego, California.

Scott CA, Deek AJ, Deek R, Blackburn C, Gotcher JE. Is socioeconomic status a predictor for odontogenic infection severity? Presented at American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons 105th Annual Meeting; 2023 September 18; San Diego, California.

Carlson, Eric R. Update and controversies in the surgical management of oral/head and neck pathology Presented at 30th Annual Robert Allen Lecture; 2023 April - 13; Kansas City .

Carlson ER. The ultimate debate in MRONJ- surgery vs. non-surgery Presented at American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Clinical and Scientific Innovation in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 2023 March - 11; Rosemont, Illinois.

Carlson ER. The five things I’ve learned along the way. Presented at The five things I’ve learned along the way; 2021 December-18; Nashville, Tennessee.

Clegg D, Deek A, Salomon B, Heidel RE, Chun JT, Herbig KS, Stephenson SM, Carlson ER, Boukovalas S. Outcomes of Mandibular Reconstruction in a Rural Population: IS the Free Fibula Flap the Best Choice for All Patients? Presented at The Meeting; 2022 October-28; Boston, MA.

Carlson ER. Medication related to osteonecrosis of the jaws-Update 2022. Presented at Georgia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Summer Meeting; 2022 August-14; Greensboro, Georgia.

Carlson ER. Malignant Odontogenic Tumors. Presented at 8th World Congress of the International Academy of Oral Oncology; 2022 June-23; Knoxville, Tennessee.

Carlson ER. Updated guidelines on medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws. Presented at University of New Mexico Bone Health ECHO Program; 2022 June-7; Virtual.

Carlson ER. HPV related oral and oropharyngeal cancer. Presented at A Tribute to the Transformational Career Accomplishments of Dr. Robert E. Marx; 2022 May-7; Orlando, Florida.

Carlson ER. Management of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology -Update 2021. Presented at Colorado Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons; 2022 January-22; Denver, Colorado.

Carlson ER. Malignant Jaw Tumors. Presented at Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Grand Rounds; 2022 January-20; Virtual.

Clegg D, Winstead M, Heidel RE, Ledderhof N, Gotcher JE. Fall-related facial trauma: A retrospective review of fracture patterns and medical comorbidity. Presented at Plastic Surgery The Meeting; 2021 Oct 29 - Nov 1; Atlanta, GA.

Deek A, Scott CA, Fahmy MD, Carlson ER, Hechler BL. Preoperative lab values and wound healing following facial trauma surgery: Which values predict postoperative complications? Presented at American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 103rd Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions, and Exhibition (Invited Lecture); 2021 Sep 27 - Oct 2; Nashville, TN.

Carlson ER. Lifelong learning. A construct for faculty development. Presented at Educator’s Summit American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (Invited Lecture); 2021 Sep 29-30; Nashville, TN.

Carlson ER. Malignant odontogenic tumors, Pathology Plenary: Contemporary management of odontogenic cysts, tumors, and related syndromes. Presented at American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 103rd Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions, and Exhibition (Invited Lecture); 2021 Sep 27 - Oct 2; Nashville, TN.

Carlson ER. Tracheotomies in COVID-19 patients: Protocols and outcomes, Pathology and Head & Neck Tracks: Hot off the press session. Presented at American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 103rd Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions, and Exhibition (Invited Lecture); 2021 Sep 27 - Oct 2; Nashville, TN.

Carlson ER. Medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws – Update 2021, On demand session. Presented at American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 103rd Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions, and Exhibition (Invited Lecture); 2021 Sep 27 - Oct 2; Nashville, TN.

McCoy JM. The odontogenic keratocyst past and present: A case series review from UTMCK. Presented at Tennessee Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (Invited Lecture); 2021 Aug 21; Franklin, TN.

Carlson ER. COVID-19 and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Presented at Tennessee Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (Invited Lecture); 2021 Aug 21; Franklin, TN.

Campbell J. Reconstruction of the atrophic maxilla and mandible. Presented at Tennessee Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (Invited Lecture); 2021 Aug 21; Franklin, TN.

Carlson ER. Oral/head and neck surgical pathology. Presented at Louisiana State University’s 47th Annual Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Review (Invited Lecture); 2021 Jun 2-3; New Orleans, LA.

Carlson ER. Principles of surgical management of malignant salivary gland tumors. Presented at Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Grand Rounds (Invited Lecture); 2021 Jun 10; Virtual.

Carlson ER. Current concepts in the surgical management of oral and maxillofacial pathology. Presented at Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Annual Meeting (Invited Lecture); 2021 May 13-14; Jacksonville, FL.

Carlson ER. Human papillomavirus (HPV) related oral and oropharyngeal cancer. Presented at Second District Dental Society (Invited Lecture); 2021 Feb 18; Maryville, TN.

Carlson ER. HPV-related oral and throat cancer. Screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Presented at HPV, Cancer, and Dental Health Providers Symposium, Tennessee Dental Hygienists’ Association (Invited Lecture); 2021 Mar 5; Virtual.

Carlson ER. Change: The pathway to durable faculty development. Presented at Emory University School of Medicine Robert A. Bays Lecture (Invited Lecture); 2021 Mar 11; Atlanta, GA.