AAOMS.org - News and Announcements http://www.aaoms.org/news.php American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:50:04 PDTen-us Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Speaker Information Page Now Available on AAOMS.org http://www.aaoms.org/news.php?id=59 http://www.aaoms.org/news.php?id=59 webadmin@aaoms.org (Webmaster) For up-to-date information on upcoming meetings, speaker applications, and other helpful speaker tools, please visit our Speaker Information page.

]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT OMSs needed in Haiti http://www.aaoms.org/news.php?id=56 http://www.aaoms.org/news.php?id=56 webadmin@aaoms.org (Webmaster) The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) has received several contacts from members who are interested in assisting in the Haiti relief efforts, including management of facial trauma, AAOMS has compiled the following links that may be helpful to members seeking to provide financial or on-site support to Haiti:

  • Partners in Health is currently managing the university hospital in Port-au-Prince. They have indicated a need for OMSs and have an e-mail address posted where OMSs and other doctors can forward their contact information and qualifications for on-site assistance. Their website is http://www.standwithhaiti.org/haiti. To view information on donating supplies and services to Partners in Health, please read Partners In Health - How to Donate Supplies and Services.

  • AAOMS is a sponsor of Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO). HVO has posted the following information on their website; including a link to a hospital about 50 miles outside of Port-au-Prince which has been treating earthquake victims around the clock from Port-au-Prince and neighboring towns.

    HVO Haiti Update
    Hopital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti
    Hopital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti BLOG

  • The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has provided valuable information on their web site on the Haiti Earthquake, with updated alerts including the CDC vaccination guidelines and precautions. In addition the ACS volunteer initiative, "Operation Giving Back", has information on Haiti which includes breaking news, resources for responders, and a list of Operation Giving Back partner agencies involved in Haiti relief efforts.

    ACS Haiti Updates
    Operation Giving Back

In addition, InterAction has a list of organizations delivering services. Contributions are being accepted through the American Red Cross, Samaritan's Purse and Global Impact's Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, which directs the funds to agencies providing assistance.

If you have any questions, please contact Kyle Smith at AAOMS Headquarters at 847-233-4330, or ksmith@aaoms.org.

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Updates on Propofol Shortage http://www.ashp.org/DrugShortages/Current/ http://www.ashp.org/DrugShortages/Current/ webadmin@aaoms.org (Webmaster) http://www.ashp.org/DrugShortages/Current/

]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT AAOMS Says Only Trained Dental and Medical Practitioners Should Administer and Monitor Anesthesia http://www.aaoms.org/docs/press_releases/20090804.pdf http://www.aaoms.org/docs/press_releases/20090804.pdf webadmin@aaoms.org (Webmaster) http://www.aaoms.org/docs/press_releases/20090804.pdf

]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Red Flag Rule Update http://www.aaoms.org/news.php?id=46 http://www.aaoms.org/news.php?id=46 webadmin@aaoms.org (Webmaster) The Federal Trade Commission announced just today that in efforts to ease compliance for creditors, including physicians, enforcement of the Rule will be delayed until November 1, 2009. During this time the FTC will provide additional resources and guidance clarifying whether businesses are covered by the Rule and what they must do to achieve compliance. The three month extension will allow OMSs more time to review this guidance and to develop and implement written identify theft policies for their practices. Although many practices have already instituted their identify theft policy in order to achieve compliance by the previous August 1st deadline, the extension will allow for the opportunity to fine tune your policy and gain a better understanding of your obligations. AAOMS will continue to monitor activities surrounding this rule and will inform the membership via the Advocacy E-Newsletter, AAOMS Today, and aaoms.org. Additional information can also be found on the FTC's Red Flags Web site.

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Applaud Congresswoman McCarthy's Resolution Raising Awareness of Preventable Facial Trauma During Sports Activities http://www.aaoms.org/docs/press_releases/20090303.pdf http://www.aaoms.org/docs/press_releases/20090303.pdf webadmin@aaoms.org (Webmaster) http://www.aaoms.org/docs/press_releases/20090303.pdf

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT AAOMS Position Paper on Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Updated http://www.aaoms.org/docs/position_papers/bronj_update.pdf http://www.aaoms.org/docs/position_papers/bronj_update.pdf webadmin@aaoms.org (Webmaster) http://www.aaoms.org/docs/position_papers/bronj_update.pdf

]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT White Paper on Third Molar Data http://www.aaoms.org/docs/third_molar_white_paper.pdf http://www.aaoms.org/docs/third_molar_white_paper.pdf webadmin@aaoms.org (Webmaster) http://www.aaoms.org/docs/third_molar_white_paper.pdf

]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (BRONJ) Webinar enduring program now available http://www.aaoms.org/news.php?id=23 http://www.aaoms.org/news.php?id=23 webadmin@aaoms.org (Webmaster) Clinical Experts Discuss: Osteonecrosis of the Jaws - Bisphosphonates, Diagnosis, Management and Future Research

Learn about the relationship between osteoporosis and BRONJ; the causes, symptoms, and whether your patients are at risk from an expert panel of OMSs and other dental and medical providers. Provided at no charge through unrestricted educational grants from Merck & Co, Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Proctor and Gamble, with the cooperation of the ADA.

To view the Webinar:

  • Visit www.onjcme.com
  • Click the "Launch Activity" button
  • Scroll to the bottom of the page
  • Select your profession
  • Enter your CE Medicus login and password OR create a new account for free
  • Select "Activity" to view the Webinar

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT AHA issues new infective endocarditis guideline http://www.aaoms.org/news.php?id=20 http://www.aaoms.org/news.php?id=20 webadmin@aaoms.org (Webmaster) On April 19, 2007 the American Heart Association (AHA) published its updated recommendations for the prevention of infective endocarditis in heart patients scheduled to undergo dental procedures. The new guideline will significantly affect oral and maxillofacial surgery practice patterns and simplify the management of many patients.

Contrary to long-held beliefs, the AHA's review of more than 50 years of scientific literature revealed that there is no definitive evidence that the prophylactic use of antibiotics prior to dental procedures prevents infective endocarditis (IE). Given that all drugs carry risks and that the bacteria that cause IE might become resistant to antibiotics, AHA now recommends that prophylactic antibiotic use be reserved for those patients who would have the worst outcomes if IE were contracted, such as patients with artificial heart valves, a history of endocarditis, certain serious congenital heart conditions and heart transplant patients who develop a problem with a heart valve.

A group appointed by the AHA that included experts in infectious disease and cardiology and members representing the ADA developed the guideline. The guideline was endorsed by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society.

The complete text of the Guideline may be found on the ADA's Web site.

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