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AAOMS On the Go is a podcast series for OMSs and anyone interested in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Podcasts will feature conversations on a variety of topics related to the specialty and Association initiatives. This podcast is for informational purposes. See AAOMS.org/podcast-disclaimer.

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons


    • May 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 57 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from AAOMS On the Go

    Inside the State Dental Board: The Role, Impact and Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025


    Several AAOMS members who serve on state dental boards discuss the critical role of the dental boards. Discover why OMSs should get involved, the challenges dental boards face and how their decisions impact the profession. Gain insight into the intersection of policy, practice and patient care in this unique space.

    Helping Patients After Hours: The Importance Of Communication And Documentation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025


    This podcast explores the ins and outs of taking after-hours calls from patients. Colleen Maguire of MedXCom discusses considerations such as documentation, compliance and more.  Disclaimer 

    Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness: Hosting an Oral Cancer Screening Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025


    Dr. Deepak Kademani discusses how to successfully host an oral cancer screening event – from planning to community outreach – and shares insights on the importance of early detection.

    JOMS Forum: Insights from the Surgical Oncology and Reconstruction Section Editor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025


    Dr. Michael R. Markiewicz, Surgical Oncology and Reconstruction Section Editor for the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, joins the podcast to discuss innovative research published in the Journal and what it means for the future of the specialty.

    Reimbursement Success with AAOMS Coding and Billing Courses: Why OMSs Need to Know How to Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025


    Dr. Adam Pitts discusses the relationship between coding and reimbursement. Sharing his own experience participating in AAOMS coding courses with his staff, Dr. Pitts explains why he believes all OMSs need to learn how to code properly to maximize reimbursements and remain in compliance with federal regulations and managed care contracts.

    JOMS Forum: Insights from the Craniomaxillofacial Trauma Section Editor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025


    Dr. Joseph Cillo, Craniomaxillofacial Trauma Section Editor for the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, joins the podcast to discuss leading research published in the Journal and what it means for the future of the specialty.  Disclaimer 

    JOMS Forum: Do Patients With Mental Illness Undergoing Office-Based Sedation Require an Increased Propofol Dosage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025


    Dr. Deepak Krishnan discusses the recent JOMS article on anesthesia, “Do Patients With Mental Illness Undergoing Office-Based Sedation Require an Increased Propofol Dosage?”. The purpose of the study was to measure the association between mental illness and the propofol dosage necessary to achieve a satisfactory level of anesthesia.  Disclaimer

    2024 OMS Foundation Daniel M. Laskin Award Winning Research: “Is Recreational Marijuana Use Associated With Changes in the Vital Signs or Anesthetic Requirements During Intravenous Sedation?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025


    The OMS Foundation Daniel M. Laskin Award recognizes authors of the most outstanding article published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery during the previous year. The Journal Editorial Board selected “Is Recreational Marijuana Use Associated With Changes in the Vital Signs or Anesthetic Requirements During Intravenous Sedation?”  Disclaimer 

    Cybersecurity for OMS Practices: A Focus on Social Engineering

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025


    Cyber attackers use social engineering to manipulate and trick their targets into providing sensitive information. Gary Salman, Black Talon Security CEO, discusses the current and credible cybersecurity threats to oral and maxillofacial surgery practices.  Disclaimer

    JOMS Forum: The Contemporary Management of Temporomandibular Joint Intra-Articular Pain and Dysfunction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025


    Drs. Gary Bouloux and Joli Chou discuss the 2024 position paper “The Contemporary Management of Temporomandibular Joint Intra-Articular Pain and Dysfunction”, which was developed by the AAOMS Special Committee on TM Joint Care (SCTMJC) and recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS).  Disclaimer 

    Purchasing Your First Practice And What To Expect

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024


    This podcast will explore what to expect when requesting financing for your first private practice purchase or startup.  Disclaimer

    JOMS Forum: Insights from the Pathology Section Editor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024


    Dr. Jasjit Dillon, Pathology Section Editor for the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, joins the podcast to discuss cutting-edge research published in the Journal and what it means for the future of the specialty.  Disclaimer

    Dental Anesthesia Assistant Certification Examination (DAANCE): Strengthening OMS Practice Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024


    The Dental Anesthesia Assistant Certification Examination (DAANCE) provides a rigorous assessment process for certifying dental anesthesia assistants. Dr. Stanley Smith joins the podcast to discuss how DAANCE enhances safety and professional development in dental anesthesia while maintaining high certification standards. Disclaimer 

    Office-Based Emergency Airway Management (OBEAM): The Importance Of Simulation Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024


    Simulation training in Office-Based Emergency Airway Management (OBEAM) through the AAOMS National Simulation Program is critical for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Dr. William Chung joins the podcast to discuss how OMSs can refine their airway management skills using best-practice protocols in realistic emergency scenarios to improve patient safety.  Disclaimer 

    2024 Stanton Resident Research Award: “Comparative Efficacy of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Undergoing Multilevel Surgery Followed by Upper Airway Stimulation Versus Isolated Upper Airway Stimulation”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024


    The OMS Foundation Dr. David Stanton Resident Research Award recognizes the author of the most outstanding resident research paper published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery during the previous year. The 2024 award recipient Dr. Corissa Chang along with Dr. Stanley Liu discuss the winning research.  Disclaimer 

    Clinical Research: Fostering Innovations in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024


    Dr. John Zuniga, 2024 AAOMS Clinical Research Award recipient, joins the podcast to discuss his perspectives on the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery and the impact of his research on both scientific understanding and patient care.  Disclaimer 

    The Resident Advocate: Faculty Perspectives

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024


    In this episode, we delve into the critical role of OMS faculty in fostering a culture of advocacy among residents, featuring insights and strategies from two leaders at oral and maxillofacial surgery residency programs.

    From Residency to Practice: Advocacy Perspectives at Every Stage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024


    Three early-career OMSs share their experience in advocacy and how the issues advocated by AAOMS impact their practices. Disclaimer 

    Breaking the Stigma: A Candid Conversation on Substance Use Disorders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024


    In this episode, we explore the impact of substance use disorders on the dental profession and the critical need for destigmatization, featuring insights from two oral and maxillofacial surgeons who serve as state dental board regulators.  Disclaimer 

    Navigating OMS Student Debt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024


    Federal policy changes have led to an increase in student loan debt carried by OMSs over the last decade. Jacque Chevalier Mosely provides insight into recent federal repayment options designed to provide relief.NOTE: As of the date of this airing, enrollment in the SAVE program has been paused due to ongoing legal challenges. Visit Studentaid.gov for the most up to date information on federal student loan repayment programs. Disclaimer 

    Lobbying for Change: The Story Behind Military Pay Parity for OMSs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024


    This episode explores the successful advocacy efforts led by AAOMS that secured pay parity for military OMSs with their medical colleagues, highlighting the challenges, strategies and impacts of this significant achievement.  Disclaimer 

    FEDA: Inspiring OMSs to Expand Their Horizons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024


    FEDA grant recipient Dr. Mark Miller discusses his work with pediatric craniomaxillofacial surgery patients. Dr. Miller is Associate Dean for Hospital Affairs, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program Director and Associate Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).  Disclaimer

    Becoming a Board-Certified OMS: How to Prepare for the Oral Certifying Examination

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024


    Dr. Deepak Kademani, ABOMS Director and 2025 Oral Certifying Examination Chair, discusses exam preparation and offers helpful tips for candidates.  Disclaimer

    JOMS Forum: Immediate Inferior Alveolar Nerve Reconstruction With Ablative Mandibular Resection Results in Functional Sensory Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024


    Drs. Nicholas Callahan and Michael Miloro discuss the recent JOMS article on nerve reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate functional sensory recovery of immediate IAN allograft reconstruction performed during ablative mandibular resection at one year following surgery.

    AAOMS Cares: Being Well Together

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024


    AAOMS, in partnership with Parkdale Center for Professionals, offers a supportive resource for members affected by substance use disorders. With privacy and anonymity of the utmost importance, some of the key components of the “AAOMS Cares: Being Well Together” program include confidential assessments, personalized treatment plans, ongoing support, education and awareness initiatives.

    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the OMS Specialty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024


    Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) topics have gained attention in dentistry and medicine in recent years. DEI does not equate to political correctness, and politics is not the focus. The foundation of DEI is to recognize differences and embrace those differences. How are racial diversity and gender equality relevant to an OMS's success? How can efforts on individual and organizational levels be improved, and what actionable steps can be taken to enhance the OMS profession? Creating an inclusive culture can benefit a surgeon's sense of well-being and improve surgical outcomes. Disclaimer

    AAOMS Today: The Inside Scoop

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024


    Dr. James Hupp, Editor of AAOMS Today magazine, discusses the bimonthly publication and its benefits to AAOMS members.

    Tips for Hosting a Legislator in Your Office

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024


    Relationship-building and education are important aspects of advocacy. For OMSs, hosting a legislator is an excellent way to combine both because it provides time away from the capital to connect at the local level, showcase how OMSs practice and discuss how the actions of policymakers impact the ability to provide the best patient care.

    Navigating the State Capitals: OMS Lobbyists Share Their Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024


    Experienced state lobbyists who are dedicated to representing OMSs across the United States share their insider strategies and insights into the complex world of state-level advocacy, shedding light on their tireless work to champion OMSs' interests and advance the profession.

    Understanding the Insurance Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024


    Dr. Travis Campbell joins the podcast to discuss the basics of successfully working with insurance companies and how to manage the many myths and misunderstandings that surround this complex arena of dentistry.

    Meet AAOMS's Federal Lobbying Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024


    AAOMS works with a team of experienced federal lobbyists who represent the specialty in our nation's capital. Learn more about them and how they navigate the current political environment in Washington, D.C., to promote the specialty and champion OMS interests.

    Insurance Considerations for the OMS: Understanding the No Surprises Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024


    Rob Neuner, general counsel of The Patriot Group, joins the podcast to discuss the aspects of the No Surprises Act that affect OMSs as well as when and how OMSs may balance bill their insured patients. The discussion addresses general disclosure and posting requirements (i.e., in-office, website and verbal), requirements for providing good faith estimates to uninsured and self-pay patients, and how implementation is expected to progress in the near future.

    State Laws and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: What's in Store for 2024?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024


    Every year states consider new laws and regulations that impact the OMS specialty. Learn more from the Chair of the AAOMS Committee on Governmental Affairs about the issues states are expected to consider in 2024.  Disclaimer

    Insurance Considerations for the OMS: Effectively Handling Claims When Out-of-Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023


    Thomas J. Force, Esq., President of Patriot Group and The Force Law Firm, PC, discusses the challenges OMSs face in filing claims and/or receiving reimbursement when they are not participating in their patient's insurance network. Topics discussed include techniques to maximize out-of-network revenue, appeals drafting, compliance and audit prevention, insurer settlement negotiation, reversal of denials, defense of refunds and recoupment attempts.

    Amplifying OMS Voices: Grassroots Advocacy in Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023


    All advocacy efforts at AAOMS start with members, and grassroots advocacy involvement is crucial for OMSs. By actively engaging in grassroots efforts, OMSs can amplify their voices, directly influence policy and drive positive change within their profession and the broader healthcare landscape.

    Do OMSs Really Need Antibiotics for What They Do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023


    Dr. Jasjit Dillon discusses the use of antibiotics and oral and maxillofacial surgery.

    Deciphering the 2022 MRONJ Position Paper: Take-home Messages and Debates

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023


    Drs. Tara Aghaloo and Sal Ruggiero discuss Medication-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) and the updated AAOMS position paper published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2022.

    Membership Matters: Exploring AAOMS Benefits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023


    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) has more than 9,000 members across the country and serves as the national organization representing the specialty. A Board of Trustees Subcommittee was appointed to examine the Association's member benefits. Dr. Martin Eichner discusses some of the highlights of the Subcommittee's work, which he presented to the Reference Committee at the 2023 House of Delegates.

    OAE Insights: Understanding Reporting Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023


    AAOMS is expanding its Office Anesthesia Evaluation (OAE) program. A Board of Trustees joint Subcommittee recently reviewed the OAE program and developed an implementation plan for the new components. Dr. Gregory Ness, who presented the highlights of the Subcommittee's work to the Reference Committee at the 2023 House of Delegates, discusses these program enhancements.

    Giving Back: OMSs and Humanitarian Volunteerism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023


    AAOMS fellow Dr. Shahid Aziz, president and co-founder of Smile Bangladesh, joins OMS Foundation GIVE recipients Drs. Jessica Lee (2019) and Vickas Agarwal (2023) to discuss their experiences delivering surgical care to communities in need, and the rewards and challenges associated with providing humanitarian healthcare to underserved areas of the world.

    JOMS Forum: Pain Levels Did Not Differ Following Uncomplicated Third Molar Extractions Utilizing Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Standard Bupivacaine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023


    Drs. Elie Ferneini and Jeffrey James discuss the recent JOMS article comparing pain levels after third molar extractions. The purpose of the study was to determine if liposomal bupivacaine infiltration following uncomplicated extraction of bilateral, mandibular third molars will significantly reduce postoperative pain when compared to standard bupivacaine.

    JOMS Forum: What Is the Linear Accuracy of Regional Voxel-Based Registration for Orthognathic Surgery Landmarks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023


    Dr. Michael Han discusses the recent JOMS article on the linear accuracy of R-VBR for orthognathic surgery. The purpose of the study was to estimate the linear accuracy of R-VBR for several skeletal landmarks commonly used in orthognathic surgical planning, and to measure the correlation between angular and linear discrepancies.

    Advocacy: At the Center of Everything OMSs Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023


    Dr. William Jordan explains what it means to advocate for the specialty and how AAOMS advocacy efforts support OMS practices.

    The AAOMS Informational Campaign: Resources for OMS Practice Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023


    Through the award-winning Informational Campaign, AAOMS members have access to hundreds of resources they can use in their everyday practice marketing.

    Work-Related Pain and the Benefits of Ergonomics for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023


    An important discussion about work-related neck and back pain in surgeons and how the science of ergonomics can help to prevent long-term discomfort and injury.

    Deciphering and Negotiating Insurance Network Participation Contracts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023


    The decision to become a participating provider with an insurance company is an important component of a practice's patient acquisition strategy. Understanding managed care contracts and how the delivery of dental healthcare is financed will help an OMS develop an effective business plan.

    The Importance of Volunteers to the Health of AAOMS and the Specialty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023


    A discussion about volunteerism and the importance of volunteers to AAOMS and the OMS specialty.

    Cybersecurity for OMS Practices

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023


    Preventive measures are necessary to protect against ransomware attacks. Cybersecurity awareness and training can prepare OMS practices against potential threats. Gary Salman, Black Talon Security CEO, discusses current trends in cyberattacks and how OMSs can keep their businesses and patient data safe.

    ROAAOMS - Supporting Residents in Their Development as Future Leaders of the Specialty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023


    The Resident Organization of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ROAAOMS™) was established in 1994 to provide OMS residents a forum for discussion of resident issues, to familiarize residents with organized dentistry and medicine, and to support residents in their development as future leaders of the specialty. Through ROAAOMS, residents become acquainted with the specialty and the Association, share common experiences, and glean insights from colleagues around the country.

    JOMS Guide for Authors and Peer Reviewers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023


    Dr. Thomas Dodson – who became Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2022 – explains his vision for the journal as well as its importance to the future of the specialty.

    What Does Board Certification Mean and Why is it Important?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023


    Learn what it means to be a Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and why this is important for both the surgeon and the patient.

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