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Media

The AAOMS welcomes media inquiries on all areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery practice, including the full range of surgical procedures performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the treatment of dentoalveolar and pathological conditions, and the reconstruction of the maxillofacial areas injured by trauma or damaged by disease, or affected by congenital issues. The association maintains a list of nationally recognized experts who have agreed to address such areas as the use of office based anesthesia; trauma care; dentoalveolar surgery; Bisphosphonate Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (BRONJ); dental implants; oral cancer; and other areas of public interest. Please e-mail the AAOMS Communications Department or phone 847-678-6200.

Third Molar Research News

April is National Facial Protection Month

Facial Protection Month Press Release
Facial Injury Statistics
Top 10 Reasons to Wear Protective Gear
Concussion Fact Sheet for Parents
Concussion Fact Sheet for Athletes
Concussion Signs and Symptoms
Facial Protection Tips
Get the Word Out
Mouth Guard Guide
Monty Gets a Mouth Guard

Posters

National Facial Protection Month
Do it Right [large | small]
Protect Yourself [large | small]
Think Again [large | small]

Oral Cancer Awareness

Oral Cancer Awareness Press Release
Self-Exam Guide
Oral Cancer Facts

OMSs in the News

Surgeon Brett Ferguson helps patients face the world (January 18, 2012)
Austin doctors to operate on Ugandan former child slave (December 5, 2011)
Las Vegas native survives pipe through head thanks to doctors (May 10, 2011)
Football-sized tumor removed from man's face in Knoxville surgery (March 17, 2011)
Cutting-Edge Jaw Surgery (February 18, 2011)
Chicago Conductor Undergoes Successful Facial Surgery (February 7, 2011)
Fibrous dysplasia a disease very few people know about (October 12, 2010)
New Look: Blind Mom Gets Prosthetic Face (July 15, 2010)
AAOMS challenges AMA data series comments on OMS, dentistry (June 7, 2010)
Competition for the tooth fairy - Pulled teeth now saved as source of stem cells for future therapies (June 7, 2010)
AAOMS members quick to join Haiti relief effort (May 24, 2010)
Local doctors remove Haitian mom's tumor (March 26, 2010)
Haitian woman brought to U.S. for medical rescue (March 22, 2010)
OMSs at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx repair Afghan girl's jaw (February 27, 2009)
Fixing dead jaw bones (February 4, 2009)
Girl Survives Surgery to Remove 12-Pound Facial Tumor (May 2, 2008)

Press Releases

December 19, 2009AAOMS White Paper discusses why, when and how to treat third molar teeth
September 21, 2011 AAOMS responds to NY Times article on Third Molars
September 21, 2011 AAOMS responds to USA Today article on Cosmetic Surgery Procedures
September 12, 2011AAOMS applauds federal legislation to enable Medicare patients to rehabilitate and recover more efficiently from oral and maxillofacial injuries
November 10, 2009Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons among first responders to Fort Hood shootings
October 19, 20092009-2010 AAOMS Officers and Trustees installed at 91st Annual Meeting in Toronto
October 15, 2009Ira D. Cheifetz, DMD, is 2009-2010 President of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
October 15, 2009Dr. Arthur C. Jee Elected Vice President of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
October 15, 2009Larry J. Moore, DDS, MS, voted 2009-2010 President-elect of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
October 15, 2009Edwin W. Slade, Jr, DMD, JD, reelected Treasurer of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
October 15, 2009R. Lynn White, DDS, presides over AAOMS 91st Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition
October 14, 2009Dr. Alan E. Deegan Receives 2009 Presidential Achievement Award
October 14, 2009Dr. Wayne E. Tipps Receives Presidential Achievement Award
October 14, 2009Dr. Richard Crinzi receives AAOMS Political Activist Award
October 14, 2009Dr. Richard W. Joseph named Committee Person of the Year
October 14, 2009Dr. M. Anthony Pogrel Receives 2009 Gies Foundation Award
October 14, 2009Col. Robert G. Hale, DDS, Receives AAOMS Humanitarian Award
October 14, 2009Dr. Michael E. O'Brien Receives AAOMS Outstanding Educator Award
October 14, 2009Dr. Leon A. Assael Receives 2009 Osbon Award at AAOMS Annual Meeting
October 14, 2009Dr. Charles L. Cuttino receives AAOMS Distinguished Service Award
August 4, 2009American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons says only trained dental and medical practitioners should administer and monitor anesthesia
June 22, 2009Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons applaud Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) for introducing legislation to require insurance coverage for children with congenital deformities
March 30, 2009AAOMS applauds legislation enabling Medicare patients to rehabilitate and recover more efficiently from oral and maxillofacial injuries
March 10, 2009Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Applaud Congresswoman McCarthy's Legislation to Require Insurance Coverage for Children with Congenital Deformities
March 3, 2009Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Applaud Congresswoman McCarthy's Resolution Raising Awareness of Preventable Facial Trauma During Sports Activities
January 20, 2009AAOMS Updates BRONJ Position Paper

Position Papers/White Papers

AAOMS Position Paper on Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
AAOMS White Paper on Third Molar Data

Anesthesia

Anesthesia: Safety and Comfort in the OMS Office

AAOMS Media Award

The AAOMS Media Award for Excellence in the Reporting of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Issues was established to honor a member of the print or electronic media whose work has significantly contributed to the education of the public about the dental specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery, and the positive impact on the public health and welfare resulting from the surgical procedures provided by dedicated oral and maxillofacial surgeons throughout the United States.

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