Dive Into the Lives of OMF Surgeons Around the World

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.

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.

Leaders within the global oral and maxillofacial surgery community come together, reflecting the importance of international collaboration and representation across regions.

Article from Singapore Clinical observerships offer a valuable opportunity to gain new perspectives, refine skills, and experience different healthcare systems in practice. In this interview, Dr. Anang Dwi Parmana, an oral and maxillofacial surgery resident from Indonesia, reflects on his two-week attachment at the National University of Singapore, where he explored orthognathic surgery and virtual surgical planning in a highly structured and collaborative environment. Interv

In recognition of International Women’s Day, Dr. Imad Elimairi highlights the critical role women have played in shaping oral and maxillofacial surgery across Africa. From leadership and education to mentorship and professional development, women continue to drive progress within the specialty and strengthen its future globally.

In recognition of International Women’s Day, Dr. Renata Pittella (Brazil) reflects on her journey as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and leader in the Brazilian College of Surgery. Her message highlights the importance of resilience, representation, and the continued advancement of women in surgical fields worldwide.

At the ANZAOMS Conference 2025 in Adelaide, global leaders in oral and maxillofacial surgery came together to strengthen collaboration across regions and organizations. This moment reflects the growing visibility of women in leadership and the importance of international partnerships in advancing the specialty.

This feature highlights the expanding role of oral and maxillofacial surgeons beyond the operating room. Through media engagement, research, and complex reconstructive care, Dr. Kathleen Fan demonstrates how the specialty contributes to public health, violence prevention, and life-changing patient outcomes.

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.

For the first time in Olympic history, a dedicated oral and maxillofacial surgery team will support Milano–Cortina 2026. IAOMS members are among them.

The IAOMS and IAOMS Foundation are proud to share the 2024–2025 Impact Report, highlighting the achievements, milestones, and global partnerships that shaped the past 18 months. Inside, you’ll find stories of Fellows, Visiting Scholars, and ICOMS Travel Scholars; a look at record-breaking ICOMS 2025; the revitalized Scientific Webinar Series; and the Foundation’s progress in expanding educational opportunities worldwide. Explore the report to see how we are advancing OMFS wo

The IBCSOMS newsletter is a regular update for fellows and candidates that shares important announcements, examination updates, educational insights, and organizational news. It helps keep the international oral and maxillofacial surgery community informed and connected.

This paper details a humanitarian mission to Lubango, Angola, undertaken by a team of Brazilian healthcare professionals in October 2024. The mission focused on providing essential medical and dental care, particularly in maxillofacial surgery, to an underserved population facing significant healthcare challenges. The team addressed a range of complex cases, including temporomandibular joint ankylosis, ameloblastoma, and NOMA, utilizing advanced surgical techniques and recons

Article from Australia I have been very fortunate to spend my medical school elective in OMS at OralMax Surgeons in Melbourne, Victoria,...

The Australian & New Zealand Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS) which is the lead Surgical body in the Oceanic Region established the Australasian Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (AJOMS) in 2023.

As maxillofacial surgeons, our daily commutes vary significantly depending on our work location. The contrasting environments - from peaceful countryside to vibrant city centre - complement the broad scope of maxillofacial surgery cases we encounter across these different healthcare settings.