Ellie Rosenfeld, DDS, MD, FACS

Ellie Rosenfeld, DDS, MD, FACS Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

11/14/2025

Skeletal changes from MSE (Maxillary Skeletal Expansion)

Zygoma widening
Maxillary widening
A point advances
Midface up and out
Nasal cavity expands

11/07/2025

Grrrrrr we all know this patient.

Isn’t there an unspoken agreement that when I pull your cheek right, you hold down the fort and stay center and let me pull so I can freaking see??

Where did you learn that I’m trying to pull your whole head off the chair?

Maddening.

10/30/2025

THE KNEE-TO-CHEST TECHNIQUE FOR DENTAL EXTRACTION

🎓 An extensively studied, highly advanced procedure.

Many doctors get this wrong, so this video demonstrates my personal technique — the one that works every time.

Step 1 – Patient Positioning: The patient’s chest should be at or below the doctor’s waist height.

Step 2 – Torque Vector Alignment: Position the right knee in the midline over the sternum. For molars, conversion to the Foot-to-Chest Modification may be necessary, but always begin with the knee.

Step 3 – Cranial Stabilization: Most people skip this step. It is crucial to success. Stabilize the cranium with the left hand to prevent undesirable movement.

Step 4 – Instrument Selection: Choose a household pliers, not an extraction forceps, for maximum tactile feedback.

Step 5 – Assistant Positioning: The assistant should remain directly behind the surgeon to catch them when the tooth releases.

Step 6 – Ex*****on: Apply steady force for two to three hours. Be patient — success depends entirely on correct technique.

Jacob E et al., 2025. J Oral Improvisation, Vol 1(4): pp 13–17.

Let me know your tips and tricks in the comments!!

DISCLAIMER: This video is for comedic purposes only. Do not attempt.

10/23/2025

5 types of patients, unmistakable by this classic behavior.

I’m sure I missed a few, feel free to add your own!

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