ROAAOMS Program Liaisons

To assist the ROAAOMS Executive Committee with communicating important information – such as upcoming events – one resident per training program is recruited as a ROAAOMS Program Liaison. These residents help create a network to assist ROAAOMS in its efforts to increase resident awareness and encourage residents to take ownership of and become involved in their specialty.

If you are interested in serving as your program liaison, contact advancededucation@aaoms.org.

Meetings

Annual Meeting

Admission fees for the AAOMS Annual Meeting are waived until July 31 for oral and maxillofacial surgery residents enrolled in an ADA-accredited training program in the U.S., its territories or Canada. After July 31, residents can purchase a ticket at a discounted rate of $100. Residents have exclusive opportunities at the Annual Meeting, including: 

• Resident Organization Educational Program Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in this interactive program with leading surgeons who present on surgical complications in a variety of clinical areas. Residents can become involved in the organization that works for them and learn how they can play an important role.

Dental Implant Conference

The AAOMS Dental Implant Conference focuses on building communication and cooperation among patients, oral and maxillofacial surgeons and general dentists while presenting practical methods for delivering sophisticated implant care in the private practice setting. This unique continuing education experience is designed for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, other dental specialties and general dentists with a strong interest in the field of dental implants. Residents are offered a reduced registration fee.

Resident Transitions into Practice Conference

The ROAAOMS Executive Committee plans the Resident Transitions into Practice Conference: Preparing for Post-residency Life. The conference provides residents with essential non-clinical information to help with the transition from residency to practice. The registration fee is $200 for resident members.

Clinical Trials Methods Course

The AAOMS Clinical Trials Methods Course provides oral and maxillofacial surgeons – including faculty, residents, fellows and private practitioners – a broad overview of research methodology and clinical trial design. Ideally, a resident and a faculty mentor pair will attend the course. Residents also will have the opportunity to interact with course faculty and faculty from other programs. 

Clinical and Scientific Innovations for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (CSIOMS) conference

The CSIOMS conference is an educational conference that brings together world-class researchers from a variety of disciplines to showcase the latest technologies and research affecting the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Publications and references

A key benefit the Association offers to its fellows and members is the ability to gather and share knowledge about the specialty.

OMS Reference Guide

The OMS Reference Guide was developed to provide residents with essential information on basic patient care. The guide is a valuable tool for quickly obtaining answers to questions that arise during treatment. It also serves as an organized resource for review of the material essential for OMS practice and board certification.

Resident e-News

One of the main purposes of ROAAOMS is to enhance communication among its members and educate residents about oral and maxillofacial surgery and issues facing the specialty. The e-newsletter serves as the main communication tool for residents.

ROAAOMS Connect

AAOMS remains committed to supporting its OMS residents and OMS residency programs across the country and has launched a new ROAAOMS Community on the AAOMS Connect online website to offer resources and serve as a forum for discussion among residents.

Residents are asked to visit this online community when they have a few minutes. Keeping in touch helps those in the specialty remember they are in this together, can problem-solve together and be there for each other. This group is private; check your email for an invitation or email advancededucation@aaoms.org to request access.

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Resident members receive a complimentary subscription to the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS). 

Continuing Education

Resident members receive complimentary access to CE on Demand content and clinical webinars at AAOMS.org/CEonline. The online library contains over 100 hours of the most up-to-date clinical content.

ROAAOMS Social Media

Stay connected with all the latest news and updates from the Resident Organization on the ROAAOMS Facebook and Instagram. Updates are shared regularly and include upcoming events, resident features, wellness, tips during residency and more. Through social media, share a Residents of OMS story, a Resident Tip, Resident Wellness advice or a Program Feature. Send content to advancededucation@aaoms.org. Follow ROAAOMS today!

"As a translator for an OMS responding to the earthquake, I saw firsthand how OMS can help people around the world."
Jeffrey Pascal, DDS
Second-year resident
Loma Linda University

"By the end of our shift at 8 a.m. the next day, we had answered 14 pages. Rather than feeling tired, I was exhilarated."
Natasha Bhalla, DDS
First-year resident
The Brooklyn Hospital Center

To share your experience, complete these steps:

Provide a brief personal story – no more than 220 words – explaining how prior life events and experiences shaped your decision to enter the OMS specialty.

Or answer the following questions:

• What is your name?
• What program are you currently training and what year of training (PGY)?
• In one sentence, why did you choose OMS?
• In one sentence, what is your favorite aspect of OMS and why?​

As a new generation of dentists begins residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery, they may look to other residents and OMSs for help. Help them to navigate residency by sharing pearls of knowledge and tips for support.

Capture residency lifestyle at your program and share it on ROAAOMS social media. To feature your program, send recent photos of residents, faculty and staff and share the following information:

• Unique facts about your program
• Recent accomplishments or historical achievements
• Anything else you would like to share

The pictured program and residents need to complete a consent form. 

Resident Wellness

Mental and physically wellness is extremely important. ROAAOMS features wellness tips to help residents become more aware of their own wellbeing and to offer suggestions for a healthier, more fulfilling life. Other aspects of wellness can include social, career, environmental and intellectual factors.

Send submissions with a professional headshot to advancededucation@aaoms.org.