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.
Press Releases
November 10, 2009 — Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons among first responders to Fort Hood shootings
October 19, 2009 — 2009-2010 AAOMS Officers and Trustees installed at 91st Annual Meeting in Toronto
October 15, 2009 — Ira D. Cheifetz, DMD, is 2009-2010 President of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
October 15, 2009 — Dr. Arthur C. Jee Elected Vice President
of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
October 15, 2009 — Larry J. Moore, DDS, MS, voted 2009-2010 President-elect of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
October 15, 2009 — Edwin W. Slade, Jr, DMD, JD, reelected Treasurer of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
October 15, 2009 — R. Lynn White, DDS, presides over AAOMS 91st Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition
October 14, 2009 — Dr. Alan E. Deegan Receives 2009 Presidential Achievement Award
October 14, 2009 — Dr. Wayne E. Tipps Receives Presidential Achievement Award
October 14, 2009 — Dr. Richard Crinzi receives AAOMS Political Activist Award
October 14, 2009 — Dr. Richard W. Joseph named Committee Person of the Year
October 14, 2009 — Dr. M. Anthony Pogrel Receives 2009 Gies Foundation Award
October 14, 2009 — Col. Robert G. Hale, DDS, Receives AAOMS Humanitarian Award
October 14, 2009 — Dr. Michael E. O'Brien Receives AAOMS Outstanding Educator Award
October 14, 2009 — Dr. Leon A. Assael Receives 2009 Osbon Award at AAOMS Annual Meeting
October 14, 2009 — Dr. Charles L. Cuttino receives AAOMS Distinguished Service Award
August 4, 2009 — American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons says only trained dental and medical practitioners should administer and monitor anesthesia
June 22, 2009 — Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons applaud Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) for introducing legislation to require insurance coverage for children with congenital deformities
March 30, 2009 — AAOMS applauds legislation enabling Medicare patients to rehabilitate and recover more efficiently from oral and maxillofacial injuries
March 10, 2009 — Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Applaud Congresswoman McCarthy's Legislation to Require Insurance Coverage for Children with Congenital Deformities
March 3, 2009 — Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Applaud Congresswoman McCarthy's Resolution Raising Awareness of Preventable Facial Trauma During Sports Activities
January 20, 2009 — AAOMS 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
OMSs in the News
OMSs at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx repair Afghan girl's jaw
April is National Facial Protection Month
National Facial Protection Month Poster
Facial Injury Statistics
Facial Protection Tips
Get the Word Out
National Facial Protection Month Press Release
OMSs Applaud Congresswoman McCarthy