IAOMS leaders, members, and NextGen colleagues came together in Athens to share expertise, strengthen relationships, and connect across borders and generations.

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), in collaboration with Melbourne Dental School, is conducting a study to explore dental practitioners’ perceptions, experiences, and current practices in managing facial cellulitis of odontogenic origin in children (MCRI Ethics Approval: 4869). This study aims to describe international variation in the clinical management of paediatric odontogenic facial cellulitis and identify factors that influence clinical decision-making.

IAOMS members and leaders made a strong impact at ACOMS 2026 in Hong Kong, contributing as speakers, collaborators, and mentors across the program. Beyond the sessions, the congress created space for meaningful connections and real opportunities, including fellowship pathways that extend far beyond the event. From the stage to the exhibition floor, IAOMS was present, engaged, and actively advancing the global oral and maxillofacial surgery community.

In the edentulous maxilla, progressive bone resorption often results in an acquired Class III malocclusion, complicating prosthetic rehabilitation and implant positioning. The teeth-first approach addresses this challenge by first placing dental implants to define occlusion. This framework then serves as a reference for subsequent orthognathic surgery. This sequence emphasizes three-dimensional planning and facilitates rehabilitation in complex atrophic maxilla cases.

This study of 75 FFF patients (202 sites) found that initial osteotomy gap width does not significantly impact long-term osseous union. While 86.6% achieved union, fibula–fibula interfaces and symphyseal locations healed best. Key determinants of success include systemic vascular health and fibula morphology rather than surgical gap precision. Conversely, alcohol consumption and vascular comorbidities negatively affect outcomes. 3D-assisted planning remains vital for complex

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.