Mission
Advancing, promoting and preserving the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery as well as the skills and professionalism of AAOMS members to ensure patient access to safe and effective care.
Vision
- AAOMS members practice at the highest level of safety, quality and professionalism.
- AAOMS members make a demonstrable difference in the lives of their patients and communities.
- AAOMS members are informed and professionally fulfilled.
- AAOMS members are fully engaged in advocacy.
- AAOMS members are essential members of the healthcare community.
Core Values
- Membership in AAOMS is an honor, privilege and responsibility.
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are committed to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are uniquely qualified to provide safe and compassionate care for patients that require surgery of the face, mouth and jaw.
- AAOMS advocates for all members while engaging and supporting its diverse membership.
2025–2027 Strategic Priorities / Goals
- Preserve OMS Anesthesia Team Model – Promote standards, training and research
- Advance the Specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – Position OMS to thrive in future environments
- Increase Member Value and Engagement – Align benefits/value to membership
- Protect the Integrity of Practice Through OMS-led Care
Priority Objectives 2025–2027
Preserve OMS Anesthesia Team Model
- Deliver emergency preparedness training, including simulation, for the OMS anesthesia team.
- Advance OMS anesthesia team member training.
- Promote safety and efficacy of the OMS anesthesia team model.
Advance the Specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Achieve meaningful advocacy at the state and federal levels.
- Establish OMS representation on all state dental boards.
- Strengthen liaison affiliations with other healthcare organizations.
- Support and promote excellence for all OMS faculty and training programs.
- Identify and promote relevant research and innovation.
- Establish the value of OMSs as an integral element of an evolving healthcare system.
Increase Member Value and Engagement
- Deliver best-in-class education and training.
- Support OMS practice in accordance with the Parameters of Care and the wide array of practice models.
- Provide and promote inclusive leadership
development and volunteer opportunities. - Strengthen public awareness of OMSs and the OMS specialty.
- Support Regional and State Society leaders and members.
Protect the Integrity of Practice Through OMS-led Care
- Promote practice models that provide quality, safe, effective and efficient care.
- Support access to essential oral and maxillofacial surgical care, including special needs, pediatric, geriatric and underserved populations.
- Support members transitioning from residency to full membership.
- Provide members resources and support to practice in a safe and successful manner.
Implementation Domains
Advocacy: Advocate at federal and state levels; form strategic alliances.
Communications: Promote the brand, mission, vision and values of AAOMS.
Education: Set standards of excellence in education and training for AAOMS fellows,
members and their staff as well as OMS residents.
Financial: Ensure the financial sustainability of AAOMS.
Practice: Advance and optimize the practice of AAOMS members.
Research: Catalyze advances in the specialty of OMS.