IAOMS celebrates International Women’s Day and Women's History Month by recognizing the women shaping the future of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Across the global OMS community, surgeons are advancing patient care, research, education, and mentorship. Throughout March, FACE to FACE will highlight stories from women across the specialty and share video messages from colleagues around the world celebrating their contributions and impact.

This video is about a journey in a oral and maxillofacial surgery, reflecting on the challenges of entering a traditionally male-dominated field.

Featuring Daljit Dhariwal, oral maxillofacial surgeon at the John Radcliff Hospital in Oxford , and Julia Kubior who underwent surgery on her jaw. In the film Daljit and Julia discuss meeting, planning her surgery and the effect of the surgery on Julia's confidence.

Article from Australia Professor Jasjit Dillon was honoured with the AAOMS Committee Person of the Year award in 2025. She is the Program Directory at University of Washington & Chief of Service at Harborview Medical Centre, Seattle, USA. She is a member of the Education Committee of the IAOMS.

This research article (systematic review and meta-analysis) on paediatric orbital fractures which has been accepted for publication in the upcoming May 2026 edition of the Australasian Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (AJOMS).

Innovation has always been central to progress in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, yet the specialty is entering a new era where traditional clinical mastery must be paired with innovation leadership. In this reflective article, Dr. Alterman explores how the profession’s evolution—shaped by expanded MD-integrated training, deeper participation in the medical ecosystem, and increased collaboration with research and industry—demands a broader skill set from today’s surgeons.