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When Illness Becomes Strength: A Young Woman’s Journey Toward OMFS

Maysaa Abbas Fadil, a dental student from Iraq, shares her journey toward oral and maxillofacial surgery while living with systemic lupus erythematosus. Her story reflects resilience, academic excellence, and a deep commitment to patient care shaped by personal experience.

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Recognizing Leadership: Distinguished Service in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Lydia Lim was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in 2025, recognizing her leadership and contributions to the specialty.

A Place for Every Woman: A Surgeon’s Perspective on Purpose and Possibility

Dr. Keidar Zar Rab shares her journey as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon trained in Jerusalem and now practicing in London. With a focus on TMJ surgery and improving quality of life, she encourages more women to pursue careers in the specialty.

More Than Surgery: Perspective, Purpose, and the Lives We Transform

An oral and maxillofacial surgeon from southern Brazil reflects on balancing surgery, family, and academia. Her perspective highlights the broader impact of surgical care and the unique insights women bring to the profession.

Shaping Standards in OMS: Leadership in Surgical Education and Assessment

Leaders in oral and maxillofacial surgery contribute to advancing professional standards through roles in examination and education. The OMS Fellowship Examination Panel at RACDS reflects the expertise and commitment required to guide the next generation of surgeons.

Seeing the Patient: A Surgeon’s Perspective on Care and Compassion

Dr. Cecilia Stabile from Brazil reflects on the unique perspective women bring to surgery, emphasizing empathy, connection, and the importance of truly seeing patients. Her message highlights the human dimension of surgical care and celebrates women surgeons worldwide.

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A month of powerful stories. 💜

Thank you to the women and champions for women across our global OMS community who shared their journeys, insights, and experiences throughout International Women’s History Month.

From resilience to leadership to patient care to awards, these stories reflect the strength and future of our specialty.

If you missed them, you can still explore the full collection of stories and the full video gallery on FACE to FACE.

🔗 Link in bio

#IAOMS #WomenInOMS #IWD2026 #OralSurgery #GlobalCommunity #FaceToFace

Full arch failures.
Complex cases.
Advanced implant solutions.

Join IAOMS in less than 1-hour for a webinar exploring zygomatic, pterygoid, and patient-specific implants with Dr. Vishtasb Broumand.

🗓 COMING UP SOON!!!!!
⏰ 10 AM CST / 5 PM CET

Members: Free
Non-members: $39.95

🔗 Register via link in bio

Full arch failures.
Complex cases.
Advanced implant solutions.

Join IAOMS on March 30 for a webinar exploring zygomatic, pterygoid, and patient-specific implants with Dr. Vishtasb Broumand.

🗓 March 30
⏰ 10 AM CST / 5 PM CET

Members: Free
Non-members: $39.95

🔗 Register via link in bio

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day and the incredible women advancing the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery around the world.

From the operating room to research labs, universities, and leadership roles, women are shaping the future of OMS through innovation, mentorship, and patient care.

This year’s theme, #GiveToGain, reminds us that progress grows when we share knowledge, support one another, and create opportunities for the next generation.

🎥 Watch this message from Dr. Mati Cohen Sela and join us for the entire month of March in recognizing the women who continue to strengthen our global specialty.

Explore more stories and voices celebrating women in OMS throughout the month.

Share your stories on Face to Face and on IAOMS.ORG>Events

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#IWD2026
#GiveToGain
#WomenInSurgery
#WomenInOMS
#OralMaxillofacialSurgery
#IAOMS
#WomenInMedicine
#GlobalSurgery

Tomorrow 🌍

The IAOMS / Osteo Science Virtual Conference goes live February 17.

Focused education on regenerative strategies in complex oral and maxillofacial surgery—delivered virtually.

📅 Feb 17
⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM CST
💻 Complimentary

Access details will be shared with registered participants.

🔗 Register now (link in bio)
#IAOMS #OMSCommunity #VirtualConference #SurgicalLearning

Today is International OMS Day 2026 🌍

Dr. Martinez shares what oral and maxillofacial surgery means to him—and why this specialty matters.

From restoring function to rebuilding faces and changing lives, OMS surgeons make a lasting impact every day.

🎥 Watch his message
🎤 Record your own
🌍 Join the global gallery

To participate visit.
https://www.iaoms.org/news-events/international-oms-day/

#OMSday2026 #InternationalOMSDay #OMSCommunity #OralMaxillofacialSurgery

On February 13, we celebrate International OMS Day 2026.

From restoring the ability to eat and speak…
To reconstructing faces after trauma…
To advancing complex surgical care…

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons change lives every day.

This year, we’re inviting you to share what OMS means to you.

🎥 Record your video
🌍 Join the global gallery
📣 Use #OMSday2026 and tag @iaomscommunications

Add your voice. Strengthen the specialty.

History in the making. 🏒❄️

For the first time ever, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has created a dedicated oral and maxillofacial surgery team for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

And IAOMS members are part of it.

At Milano–Cortina 2026, our surgeons will be providing specialized trauma care across multiple venues, helping protect athletes when every second matters.

Including:
• Dr. Giovanni Audino
• Dr. Riccardo Tieghi
• Dr. Salvatore Crimi (IAOMS NextGen Vice Chair)

This is what global leadership looks like in action.

Read the full story in Face to Face.
🔗 Link in bio

#IAOMS #MilanoCortina2026 #Olympics2026 #OMSurgery #MaxillofacialSurgery #SportsMedicine #GlobalHealth #NextGenLeadership #FaceToFaceIAOMS

Join the IAOMS / Osteo Science Virtual Conference for case-based insight into hard and soft tissue regeneration and complex reconstruction—all delivered online.

📅 February 17, 2026
💻 Virtual | Complimentary

🔗 Register now (link in bio)
#IAOMS #OsteoScienceFoundation #OMS #SurgicalEducation

Registration is OPEN 🌍

IAOMS Virtual Conference
Advancing Hard and Soft Tissue Regeneration

🗓 February 17, 2026
💻 Online
🎓 Complimentary registration

Case-based regenerative strategies from leading surgeon-scientists.

🔗 Register now (link in bio)
#IAOMS #OsteoScienceFoundation #OMSCommunity #SurgicalEducation #VirtualConference

Good news. The deadline is extended.

You now have until December 31 to apply for the IAOMS Foundation Fellowships and Visiting Scholars Program.

Train with the world. Bring that knowledge home.

📅 New deadline: December 31
⭐ Membership required to apply
🔗 Apply or join: [link in bio]

#IAOMSFoundation #OMFS #OralSurgery #GlobalSurgery #ApplyNow

**Save the Date**
IAOMS + Osteo Science Foundation
Virtual Event
February 17, 2026, 7pm CST.

Get ready for an online gathering focused on fresh ideas and forward momentum in OMFS.

Details coming soon. Mark your calendar in the meantime.
#oralsurgery #maxillofacialsurgery

Train with the world. Bring that knowledge home.

Fellowship and Visiting Scholar applications close December 14.
If you are preparing your application, now is the time to finalize and submit.

✨ Hands-on clinical training
✨ Global observership experiences
✨ Mentorship and community

📅 Deadline: December 14
⭐ Membership required
🔗 Apply or join: [link in bio]

Thank you to our Foundation partners and donors. @klsmartingroup @elsevierconnect

#IAOMSFoundation #OMFS #OralSurgery #GlobalSurgery #FoundationPrograms #ApplyNow #SurgicalTraining

Advance your skills. Expand your impact. Apply now.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are committed to continuous growth by
refining technique, advancing knowledge, and elevating patient care.

For those selected for the 2026–2027 IAOMS Foundation Programs, that journey reaches a new level.

✨ Fellowships: Hands-on surgical training in world-renowned centers
✨ Visiting Scholars: Global observership experiences
✨ Mentorship + Global Community

These opportunities are designed to transform how you learn, practice, and lead.

📅 Applications close December 14, 2025
⭐ IAOMS membership required to apply
🔗 Apply or join now: [link in bio]

With gratitude to our IAOMS Foundation partners and donors.

#IAOMSFoundation #OMFS #OralSurgery #GlobalSurgery #SurgicalTraining #OMFSCommunity #IAOMS

✨ IAOMS at AAOMS = science + community + connection.

Highlights included:
🎉 International Reception (Brat & Pretzel station for ICOMS 2027 🍺🥨)
📚 Expert sessions led by IAOMS leaders
🤝 A busy booth with new members, donors, and lots of IAOMS swag

Tap to read the full recap in FACE to FACE ➡️ (link in bio)

https://f2f.iaoms.org/post/iaoms-at-aaoms-2025

#IAOMS #AAOMS2025 #GlobalOMS #oralsurgery

Watch and learn:
Incision placement.
SMAS strategy.
Real results.

Get cosmetic surgery pearls from the one and only Dr. Joe Niamtu in this expert-led IAOMS webinar. Available anytime on demand!

IAOMS Members: Free
Non-Members: $39.99
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#CosmeticSurgery #Facelift #OMFS

🆕 Introducing: What’s Trending on FACE to FACE
Surgeons around the world are sharing stories, ideas, and experiences—and now it’s easier than ever to explore what’s new.

🔗 Check out what’s trending now on FACE to FACE and consider sharing your own voice with the global OMS community.

Visit the link in our bio or go to: links.iaoms.org/trending-now
#IAOMS #FACETOFACE #OralSurgery #OMSvoices #SurgeonsShare

🎥✨ ICOMS 2025 was one for the record books — incredible science, global connections, and unforgettable moments. 🌏💡🎉

Relive the energy and start planning ahead — ICOMS 2027 is heading to Berlin! 🇩🇪
📅 October 14–17, 2027
📍 JW Marriott Berlin

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next global gathering of OMS professionals.
👉 Get on the list now to be the first to know when registration opens!
🔗 ICOMS2027

#ICOMS2025 #ICOMS2027 #OralSurgery #OMFS #GlobalSurgery #Berlin2027 #IAOMS #OMSCommunity #SurgicalExcellence #SaveTheDate

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WATCH NOW: Facial Reanimation Surgery—From a Global Center of Excellence 🎯

Unlock the secrets behind treating facial paralysis with surgical mastery.
Dr. Biglioli, Professor and Head of Maxillofacial Surgery at San Paolo Hospital, University of Milan, shares modern concepts, technical innovations, and how to create your own approach to facial reanimation surgery.

💡 Highlights:
✔️ Core treatment principles
✔️ Latest technical approaches
✔️ Strategies to develop your own clinical method

This is a must-watch for surgeons focused on microsurgery and facial nerve reconstruction.
🎥 The full session is available now
🔗 Link in bio
#IAOMS #FacialReanimation #FacialParalysis #MaxillofacialSurgery #Microsurgery #OMFS #SurgicalInnovation #GlobalCentersOfExcellence

📆 In less than 50 days.
📍 One incredible destination.
🌎 Countless global connections.

Join the global OMFS community in Singapore for ICOMS 2025.

#ICOMS2025 #IAOMS #OMSSurgeons #GlobalSurgery

Registration 🔗 in bio. We can't wait to see you there!

The ICOMS 2025 schedule is live! 🎉 Start planning your ideal experience—from scientific sessions and master classes to the Gala Dinner and more.

🎟️ Sessions and social events are reaching capacity, so explore the schedule and register today
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#ICOMS2025 #IAOMS #OMFS #OralSurgery #GlobalSurgery #MedicalConference

🎉 Happy International Women’s Day! 🎉
At ICOMS 2025, nearly 30 women will take the stage as speakers and moderators, sharing their expertise and shaping the future of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

💡 Don’t miss these inspiring sessions:
🔹 Pioneering Change: Women Surgeons Leading the Way
🔹 Disasters by the Masters – Now live!

Early Bird Deadline Approaching!
Secure your spot before March 17 and be part of a global community advancing OMS.

📍 Join us in Singapore! Register now. Link in bio.

#InternationalWomensDay #WomenInOMS #ICOMS2025 #MaxillofacialSurgery #GlobalSurgery

Unlock exclusive benefits with IAOMS membership!

From access to the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to discounted rates at ICOMS 2025 in Singapore, IAOMS supports your professional growth at every stage.

And that's not all—an exciting opportunity is coming soon, exclusively for our members.

Join our worldwide community TODAY to ensure you don't miss out.
#IAOMS #OralSurgery #MaxillofacialSurgery #ICOMS2025

Get ready! 🎉 International OMS Day is on February 13, and we’re celebrating with something BIG for IAOMS members!

💙 Stay tuned for details on a special offer for ICOMS 2025 registration!

Not a member? No problem. Join today to take advantage of exclusive member benefits!

Plus, don’t forget to help spread awareness by sharing International OMS Day graphics and videos of your patients and colleagues. 💡

#IAOMS #ICOMS2025 #OMSday #CelebrateOMS #OMSsaveslives #OMSinternationalday

🦷 IAOMS Webinar: Advanced Jaw Reconstruction Techniques from UIC

🔬 Join us for a special webinar with Dr. Michael Miloro & Dr. Nicholas Callahan from the University of Illinois Chicago!

🗓 Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 am CST

In this webinar, you'll discover:
🔑 Bony & soft tissue reconstruction options
🔑 Nerve reconstruction and the benefits of allogenic nerves
🔑 Immediate dental reconstruction techniques

🎥 Don’t miss the chance to learn from top experts in the field!

👉 Register today!

#IAOMS #JawReconstruction #OralSurgery #MedicalWebinar #HealthInnovation #MaxillofacialSurgery #SurgeryEducation

🌟 Last Chance to Elevate Your Career! Applications for the IAOMS Foundation Fellowship close on December 31. Hear from our fellows about their transformative experiences. Apply now! #iaomsnextgen #Fellowship #OralSurgery #CareerAdvancement

🌐 TOMORROW: Step into the Future of Dentoalveolar Surgery 🌐

Join IAOMS and explore the evolving landscape of oral and maxillofacial surgery with insights from global leaders. Dr. Nardi Casap-Caspi - and Dr. Yong-Dae Kwon will discuss the critical question: Is computerized navigation the future, or do traditional techniques still hold the upper hand?

🎓 Learn from the best:
● The principles and benefits of navigation systems.
● The value and flexibility of conventional surgery.
● Practical insights to apply immediately in your practice.

📅 Date: December 19
⏰ Time: 10 AM Chicago | 4 PM Lisbon

This is your chance to gain cutting-edge knowledge from leading experts who can help you refine your surgical approach. Don’t miss out!
#MaxillofacialSurgery #DentalEducation #InnovationInSurgery #IAOMSWebinar

🌟 Advance Your Surgical Expertise: Navigation vs. Non-Navigation Discussion🌟
When it comes to dentoalveolar surgery, precision and technique are everything. Are you leveraging the best approach for your practice? Join world-class experts Dr. Nardi Casap-Caspi (Israel) and Dr. Yong-Dae Kwon (Korea), moderated by Michael Han (USA), for a compelling discussion on surgical navigation systems versus traditional methods.

💡 Discover:
● How navigation systems enhance surgical accuracy and clinical outcomes.
● When conventional techniques are more effective.
● Real-world insights from global leaders in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

📅 Date: December 19
⏰ Time: 10am CDT | 4pm Lisbon
🔗 Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your approach and elevate patient care. Register Now!
#OralSurgery #SurgicalExcellence #ProfessionalDevelopment #IAOMSWebinar

🌟 Ready to shine on the global stage? 🌟 WATCH to discover the top 5 reasons to submit your abstract for ICOMS 2025.

HURRY: Submit by December 15, 2024!

Share your research, expand your network, and experience Singapore.

Don’t wait—be part of the future of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

#ICOMS2025 #OMFS #OralSurgery

💡 REMINDER: The IAOMS & Osteo Science Foundation Virtual Conference is tomorrow!

Share your approaches in the comments:

What techniques have worked best for you in managing soft tissue in aesthetic cases? 🌿

What area of oral and maxillofacial surgery are you most interested in enhancing?

🦷 Soft Tissue Management

💉 Regenerative Techniques

🩹 Complex Case Management

📚 Continuing Education Opportunities

What aspect of the IAOMS Virtual Conference are you most excited about?

🎓 Learning from industry leaders

💬 Interactive Q&A session

🧠 Practical case insights

RSVP now to gain actionable insights in regenerative medicine and complex case management from leading OMF surgeons.

Link in bio!

#OralSurgery #VirtualConference #OMFS #RegenerativeMedicine

🦷 Learn about managing complex cases in the aesthetic region with Dr. Jorge Caubet MD, PhD, FEBOMS, ITI FELLOW at the IAOMS Virtual Conference on Dec 10!

You'll also hear about the latest techniques for autologous blood products for regeneration from Dr. Tara Aghaloo.

Check out the sneak peek video from Dr. Caubet and register, today!

⏳ Only a few days left to register for the IAOMS Virtual Conference with Osteo Science Foundation! Secure your seat to learn from the best in oral and maxillofacial surgery. ✨ Mark your calendars for Dec 10! #IAOMS #OMFS

⏰ The countdown is on! Don’t miss IAOMS’s webinar on Atrophic Maxilla Restoration: Zygomatic Implants vs Subperiosteal.

Gain expertise in maxillary rehabilitation techniques:
✨ Zygomatic implants
✨ Subperiosteal implants
✨ Traditional implants with grafting

📅 Thursday, November 21
🕒 10am CST
💻 Online Event

Save your spot today! iaoms.org

#IAOMS #MaxillaryRehabilitation #OralSurgery #DentalImplants #ZygomaticImplants

🗣️ Calling all researchers! The IAOMS ICOMS 2025 abstract submission deadline has been extended. 🌟 Join us in Singapore to share your latest findings and innovations with a global audience. Submit your abstract today and be part of #ICOMS2025!
#OralSurgery #MaxillofacialSurgery #Research #IAOMS #SingaporeConference

📢 The official IAOMS ICOMS 2025 website is NOW LIVE! 🌟

Join us in Singapore for the world’s leading conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Head to icoms.iaoms.org to register and submit your abstract today. 🦷✨

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from global experts, share your research, and network with fellow professionals.

🌍 Register now! 📝 Submit your abstracts! 🎉 Start planning your trip!
#ICOMS2025 #OMFS #OralSurgery #Conference #IAOMS #Singapore

Question: Which technique do you think has the most potential to advance maxillofacial reconstruction?

A. Tissue-Engineered Bone Grafts (non-vascularized)
B. Vascularized Bone Grafts with Robotic Surgery

Share your thoughts in the comments! 📢 And don’t forget to register for our upcoming IAOMS webinar, where both techniques will be compared in detail by expert surgeons.

🔗 Register via the link in bio!
#IAOMS #MaxillofacialReconstruction #TissueEngineering #RoboticSurgery #SurgeryQuiz #Webinar

📸 Highlights from yesterday at the #AAOMS Annual Meeting in Orlando!
1️⃣ Global Health Café: moderated by Daman Deep Singh, facilitated by Rui Fernandes, Julio Acero, Alejandro Martinez-Garza, and IAOMS President Sanjiv Nair.
2️⃣ A joint meeting between the Osteo Science Foundation and the IAOMS Foundation.
3️⃣ Our IAOMS booth (#1439) – connecting with so many of you!

Don’t miss out! Visit us at Booth #1439 today for a chance to receive a premium water bottle when you: 👉 Register for #ICOMS2025 👉 Join or renew your IAOMS membership 👉 Donate to the IAOMS Foundation

See you there! 🌎 #IAOMS #GlobalHealth #OralSurgery #OMFS #icoms2025

🎉 A huge congratulations to our IAOMS President, Dr. Sanjiv C. Nair, for receiving a Special AAOMS Honorary Fellowship!

🏅 This award recognizes OMS professionals worldwide who are leading the way in advancing the profession.

We are proud of your leadership, Dr. Nair!
#IAOMS #OMFS #AAOMS #Leadership #GlobalImpact #OralSurgery

🎉 A huge congratulations to our IAOMS President, @sanjiv.nair.58, Dr. Sanjiv C. Nair, for receiving the Special AAOMS Honorary Fellowship!

🏅This award recognizes OMS professionals worldwide who are leading the way in advancing the profession.

We are proud of your leadership, Dr. Nair!

We also congratulate Daisy Chemlay and Kathleen Fan for their receipt of this honor.

#IAOMS #OMFS #AAOMS #Leadership #GlobalImpact #OralSurgery

🌟✨ What an amazing evening at the IAOMS International Reception last night! Together with the IAOMS Foundation, we celebrated the incredible dedication of our supporters and volunteer leaders during the AAOMS Annual Meeting. 🌍💙

Swipe to see some of the inspiring leaders who make all of this possible. 📸

#IAOMS #IAOMSFoundation #AAOMS #OMFS #OralSurgery #GlobalLeaders #Gratitude

Submit your BEST Abstract for ICOMS 2025. Get the eGuide of Abstract Tips and Tricks.
#OMFS #icoms2025

⏳The Countdown to submit your abstract for ICOMS 2025 is on!⏳

As the abstract submission deadline approaches on November 15, we encourage all OMFS professionals to showcase their research at ICOMS 2025.

💬 Gain feedback from renowned OMFS experts
💡 Share your ideas with other researchers and potential collaborators
🌎 Network on a global stage
🆕 Be inspired and energized about future advancements in the OFMS specialty

Download our Abstract Submission Guide for tips on crafting a compelling submission. Make your mark in Singapore!
#OMFS #ICOMS2025 #OralMaxillofacialSurgeon

🌟 Orlando, here we come! 🌟 Heading to the AAOMS Annual Meeting? Make sure to stop by booth #1439 for a chance to score a free sports water bottle! 💧 How? Be one of the first 50 to register for ICOMS 2025, renew membership, or donate to the IAOMS Foundation.

📅 Don’t Miss:

📌Global Health Café: Sept. 12, 8-9:30 AM
📌International Expert Forum: Sept. 13, 1:15-3:15 PM

Can’t wait to see you in sunny Orlando! ☀️
#IAOMS #AAOMS2024 #OralSurgery #GlobalHealth #OMFS

Be sure to visit the #supertrees while in #singapore next year. #icoms #iaoms #oms #oralmaxillofacial #surgeons #surgeoneducation

Dr. Irving Soto, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, is the winner of a free registration to ICOMS 2025 in Singapore. This scholarship was exclusive to members of the UVA forum and IAOMS. Please consider making a donation to the IAOMS Foundation to keep paying it forward. https://www.iaoms.org/iaoms-foundation/give/

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When Illness Becomes Strength: A Young Woman’s Journey Toward OMFS

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When Illness Becomes Strength: A Young Woman’s Journey Toward OMFS

Recognizing Leadership: Distinguished Service in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

A Place for Every Woman: A Surgeon’s Perspective on Purpose and Possibility

More Than Surgery: Perspective, Purpose, and the Lives We Transform

Shaping Standards in OMS: Leadership in Surgical Education and Assessment

Seeing the Patient: A Surgeon’s Perspective on Care and Compassion

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