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.

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.

Dr. Kalia Labitta Yudhasoka reflects on the ADOMS III Conference, emphasizing its focus on comprehensive TMJ treatment, hands-on learning, and regional collaboration. The event also marked the formation of the Asian Society of TMJ Surgeons, signaling continued progress in advancing standards and education across Asia.

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

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.

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.

In this video message, you'll get a firsthand invitation to the upcoming ANZOMES-ASM Conference—a global gathering of surgeons, students, researchers, and academics. Learn more about the opportunities to share your work, exchange ideas, and connect with colleagues from around the world. Whether you're presenting, learning, or collaborating, this event promises to be both memorable and impactful.

Seth Delpachitra, Head of OMS at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, outlines the challenges of integrating OMS into dental school curricula in Australia. He highlights the need for clinical leadership, stronger university-hospital ties, and consistent national standards to ensure students gain hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of the specialty.

The XXVII Brazilian Congress of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (COBRAC-2026) will be held in Natal-RN from August 26 to 28, 2026. Building on over five decades of tradition, COBRAC has evolved into a global event that fosters scientific exchange, professional development, and international collaboration within the OMFS community.

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

A day in the life of Dr Muralidhara Nagarjuna from Bangalore.

Experiences as a Trainee Surgeon at Hadassah Hospital, Jerusalem, and a Fellow Surgeon in Melbourne, Australia

This article details a personal and professional journey in craniofacial surgery. Beginning in rural Northeastern Brazil, the author's passion for cleft and craniofacial care led to a research fellowship at Universitätsspital Basel, Switzerland, focusing on integrating 3D scanning and machine learning into patient care.

My journey to becoming a Craniofacial Surgeon Article from Israel I am Dr. Abboud Mbadda, a 36-year-old, oral and maxillofacial surgeon...

My Fellowship Journey: Dr. Sahar Nadel Article from Israel I will always remember that Friday afternoon: on my way back home from the...

This article posits that presence and intentional leadership are crucial tools for surgeons in high-stakes environments. Presence, cultivated through mindfulness, enhances communication, decision-making, and patient safety.