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President’s Message Volume VII, ISSUE II, 2015
In This Issue:
From the President
2015 Annual Mee ng
Membership Call for Volunteers
Hands‐on Training and Boot Camp
For Residents
Prac ce Management
This Month in OOOO
The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Surgical Excellence Through Education REVIEW
ACOMS
“Des ny is not a ma er of
chance, it is a ma er of choice;
it is not a thing to be waited
for, it is a thing to be
achieved.” ‐ William Jennings
Bryant
As I write, I am a mere three hours from
celebra ng my 60th birthday. I must admit that I
am not looking forward to tomorrow. Don’t get
me wrong, I consider myself very lucky. Aside from
the progressive diminu on of melanocytes in my
hair, some requisite aches and pains, and the
occasional loss of memory causing me to repeat
certain things, and the occasional loss of memory
causing me to repeat certain things (sorry about
that), I am pre y darn healthy. No, my trepida on
is not physical, it is mental. The onset of my
seventh decade of life (and entering into my 29th
year as a residency program director) forces me to
assess my career (and my life).
In all honesty, I am proud of my accomplishments
in 31 years of the prac ce of oral and maxillofacial
surgery. Through hard work and diligence, I have
risen through the ranks from a clinical instructor at
the University of Chicago to a tenured Full
Professor of Surgery at the Medical College of
Virginia. I have published more than 40 peer‐
reviewed ar cles, wri en 21 textbook chapters,
and edited three books. In June, I will have trained
my 72nd, 73rd, and 74th residents as an educator.
And, of course, I am president of the American
College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons! Not
bad by most measures of academia.
And yet, I somehow feel like I fail to measure up to
my mentors and the academicians who preceded
me. In recent years we have lost some of the most
prominent surgeons who shaped our specialty.
Phil Boyne, RV Walker, and Don Osbon are but a
sampling of academicians who changed the face of
our specialty and whose CV’s make mine look
laughable. In contrast to my dozens of
publica ons, Dan Laskin (who is very much alive
and with whom I have the pleasure of s ll working
with every day) has published hundreds of peer‐
reviewed contribu ons. Any surgeon over the age
of 40 will tell you that these are the giants on
whose shoulders we stand today.
I am okay with not considering myself as
measuring up to those giants. In reality, those of
us in academics today are not faced with the same
challenges, and both academics and prac ce are
different now than they were then. I have done
the best I was able to do and I will live with that
legacy.
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President’s Message (continued) (con nued from page 1) I do, however, wish that I could have been one of those giants. I do not
think that my residents will remember me with the same reverence that I will always consider for
my mentor, the late Dr. Benjamin Gans. They will likely not think of me as having the best hands, or
being the smartest surgeon, or being the greatest role model. Good, but not the best‐‐that is
reserved for those giants. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about Dr. Gans and how much he
taught me.
All of that brings me to the loss of one of the last of those giants—
Dr. David Precious. David passed away two weeks ago a er a long
and courageous ba le with leukemia. He was a truly remarkable
man, with the accolades and awards to prove it. A teacher, a dean,
an ACOMS Harry Archer Award recipient, David was the
consummate academician. He was also a prolific volunteer,
providing cle lip and palate surgery to countless numbers of
children all over the world. He was instrumental in advancing
ACOMS as a regent and as a hard working member of our
Commi ee on Con nuing Educa on.
Most importantly, David was a friend. He was a true gentleman in
every sense of the word. He was humble to a fault. In fact, in
thinking about the giants, David had one thing in common with
them: anyone who spent me with David, or Ben, or RV, will tell you
that they had the uncanny ability to make every surgeon they met feel just as good and talented as
they were.
I think I speak on behalf of everyone in ACOMS leadership when I tell you that we will miss him
dearly. We will always remember David Precious as a tall man with broad shoulders—all the be er
to stand on…
“They are proud in humility, proud in that they are not proud….” ‐Robert Burton (1577‐1640)
Best Regards,
Robert A. Strauss, DDS, MD
Dr. and Mrs. David Precious (top). Dr.
Benjamin Gans (le ), Dr. Philip Boyne
(center), and Dr. R.V. Walker (right).
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Join us for the ACOMS 36th Annual Scien fic Conference and Exhibi on at the beau ful Ritz
‐Carlton Fort Lauderdale. Scien fic Chair Jon D. Perenack, DDS, MD and our Commi ee on
Con nuing Educa on have developed a program with longer, more in‐depth lectures to
provide a endees with deeper, more focused educa on. Featured topics will include:
Save the date! Visit www.acoms.org/2015 to view the preliminary program, register, and
submit a scien fic abstract.
About the Venue:
Discover a Fort Lauderdale beach resort that epitomizes oceanfront luxury of a bygone era.
At The Ritz‐Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, guests can bask in a loca on that offers a tranquil beach
retreat whispering of 1940s glamour, as well as easy access to Las Olas Boulevard, a
contemporary enclave of chic bou ques and upscale restaurants. Relax in elegant
accommoda ons that delight with water views, in the shade of oceanfront cabanas and in a
perfectly heated infinity pool, or under the expert hands of spa therapists. Savor a culinary
experience like no other in their restaurants and poolside cocktails s rred by the breeze of
swaying palms. The sun shines on all Fort Lauderdale resorts, but it is The Ritz‐Carlton, Fort
Lauderdale that makes every memory brilliant.
Oral Implantology
Treatment of TMJ Disorders
Facial Cosme c Surgery
Anesthesia
Register Today—Discounted Early Registra on Rates
End Friday, February 20
In‐depth lectures on topics in oral implantology, treatment of TMJ
disorders, facial cosme c surgery, and anesthesia.
Featured speakers include: Dr. Jon Perenack, Dr. Michael Block, Dr.
Marco Brindis, Dr. Frank Dolwick, Dr. Tirbod Fa ahi, Dr. Steven A.
Gu enberg, Dr. Charles Kates, and Dr. Joseph McCain.
Four hours of con nuing dental educa on in anesthesia topics for
surgeons requiring CDE in this important area and 17.25 total CDE
hours.
The Kurt H. Thoma Memorial Lecture: My Profession is My
Obsession: OMS is Not a Job, it is a Privilege by 2015 W. Harry
Archer Award honoree Joseph Niamtu III, DMD.
A stunning venue for you and your family: the Ritz‐Carlton, Fort
Lauderdale — Fort Lauderdale’s only AAA Five‐Diamond resort.
The Resident Abstract Compe on, where OMS residents can get
published in OOOO, compete for cash prizes, and gain recogni on
and presenta on experience by speaking at a na onal mee ng.
Oral and poster scien fic abstracts are now being reviewed.
Learn more or register now at www.acoms.org/2015!
Membership
Get Involved and Make A Difference: Volunteer to Serve on an ACOMS Commi ee
Serving on a commi ee is a great way to help shape the future of YOUR College, learn more about the
organiza on, and meet your peers from across the country. Commi ee terms for the coming year will
run from April 2015 through April 2016. Nomina ons and self‐nomina ons are now being considered.
Commi ee on Con nuing Educa on (CCE):
Develops guidelines and educa onal content and assists with
coordina on of ACOMS mee ngs, courses, and other CE Events.
Commi ee members must be available to ac vely par cipate in
monthly one‐hour teleconferences and are expected to a end at
least one mee ng or course within the one‐year term.
Communica ons and Public Rela ons Commi ee (CPRC):
Develops and monitors ACOMS’ outgoing communica ons, including development of content for the
ACOMS Review newsle er, web and email marke ng, event brochures, and forums for online
educa on and interac on. Commi ee members must be available to ac vely par cipate in monthly
one‐hour teleconferences and are expected to ac vely par cipate in online member discussions
(coming soon).
Finance Commi ee: Monitors the ACOMS budget, monthly financial statements, and investments, and
reviews the annual audit. Commi ee members must be available to ac vely par cipate in quarterly
one‐hour teleconferences and are expected to review financial statements by email on a monthly
basis.
Membership Commi ee: Reviews new applica ons for Fellowship and Membership, plans and
engages in membership recruitment and reten on campaigns, and develops new member benefit
programs. Commi ee members must be available to ac vely par cipate in quarterly one‐hour
teleconferences and are expected to ac vely engage in periodic outreach efforts for member
recruitment and reten on.
Nomina ng Commi ee: Brings forth and thoroughly vets candidates for
Officer and Regent posi ons and makes recommenda ons to the Board
of Regents for approval. Commi ee members must be available for 3‐4
teleconferences between November 2015 and February 2016. Previous
Board or Commi ee experience preferred.
The hands‐on por on of this popular event is now sold‐out. Lecture‐only registra on is s ll available. Lecture‐only par cipants will be allowed to observe in the lab, but
not ac vely par cipate in the hands‐on training.
This didac c and hands‐on review of TMJ diagnosis and treatments will provide excellent informa on for both experienced surgeons wishing to master new techniques, and surgeons wishing to gain experience in this area. Dr. Joseph McCain will offer technical advice on aspects of arthroscopy including both therapeu c and diagnos c techniques. Dr. Louis Mercuri will discuss the contemporary approach to surgical treatment of the TMJ with a descrip on of the surgical use and applica on of the Custom Total Joint Prosthesis.
The Orthofix Lab in Lewisville, TX has been selected as the venue for this course. The lab is conveniently located near DFW Interna onal Airport, allowing you to spend minimal me away from your home and prac ce.
For a endees visi ng from out‐of‐town, a block of rooms has been reserved at the four‐
star Wes n Stonebriar Hotel for the specially reduced rate of $139 per night, including
complimentary shu le transporta on between the hotel and lab.
Visit www.acoms.org/tmj to learn more or register today!
Register
Now!
Online registra on is now open at www.acoms.org/bootcamp
Kick Your Studies Into High‐Gear
The third annual ACOMS Recer fica on Review Boot Camp is a comprehensive three‐day review of the en re scope of the oral maxillofacial surgical prac ce. With 10 hours of lecture and discussion each day, this intensive session is for oral and maxillofacial surgeons who are looking to get serious about their studies. Con nue Your Studies Through the Year A endees will receive PowerPoint slides and recordings of each session from the Boot Camp at no addi onal cost so you can con nue your studies throughout the year. The Convenience of Rosemont The DoubleTree O'Hare Rosemont is conveniently located just minutes from O'Hare Interna onal Airport, with frequent direct flights from most major airports. The DoubleTree is also located just steps from The Park at Rosemont, featuring dozens of dining and entertainment op ons for a endees.
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Residents’ Corner
The Resident Abstract Compe on at the ACOMS 36th Annual Scien fic Conference and
Exhibi on:
The final deadline for submission of abstracts for this mee ng was Sunday, February 15.
Submissions are now being reviewed and authors will be
no fied of acceptance, presenta on me, and policies in
early March via email.
The Conference will take place April 18‐20, 2015 at the Ritz‐
Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Resident Members of ACOMS
may register to a end the Annual Conference at the
significantly reduced rate of only $75. Visit
www.acoms.org/2015 to learn about the conference.
Scien fic Abstracts from the 2014 ACOMS Residents Mee ng:
Abstracts from the 2014 ACOMS Residents Mee ng have been accepted for publica on in OOOO and
will appear in an online supplement to the journal in the April or May issue. Stay tuned!
Dr. Yajaira Fernandez (le ) and Dr. Caitlin Magraw (right) accept cer ficates of recogni on for Outstanding
Scien fic Abstract from Dr. Sco Boyd at the ACOMS 35th Annual Scien fic Conference and Exhibi on.
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Prac ce Management
You’ve Been Named In a Malprac ce Lawsuit. What Can You Expect? by Jennifer Gibson, OMS Preferred
Over the past six months, we’ve explained important aspects of professional liability coverage including the following: differences between occurrence and claims‐made policy op ons, tail coverage, the importance of the carrier’s longevity and financial strength, and the impact of a hammer clause. So, what happens when you hear the unse ling sentence, “You’ve been named in a malprac ce lawsuit”? Does your heart start racing? Does your stomach feel like it’s in your throat? Do you feel like you don’t know how to proceed? “A professional liability lawsuit a acks everything you’ve worked so hard to achieve and – whether you fear you may have made an error or whether you are posi ve that you did nothing wrong – essen ally, the process will be the same,” says Bob Ignasiak, Claims Leader at MedPro (the OMS Preferred carrier). From the moment a malprac ce no ce is received through the very end of the case, you can expect to be on an emo onal roller coaster. You might replay in your mind what went wrong or what could have been done differently. Imagine the impact this can have on one’s day‐to‐day life. Now, imagine trying to balance the fast‐paced career of an OMS with court dates, deposi ons, se lement proposi ons and more. Whether admi ed or not, many oral and maxillofacial surgeons struggle with the shock and emo onal impact of being sued. Can this happen to you? Sta s cs show that over the course of a 30‐year career, an OMS could expect to be named in a malprac ce lawsuit approximately every ten years – more or less depending on jurisdic on and scope of prac ce. That’s poten ally three mes in your career, on average, that you could hear this news. That’s why – while there are several good professional liability carrier op ons for oral and maxillofacial surgeons – it’s important to become educated on the experience your insurance company has in defending claims. The following 4‐minute video gives you a flavor of the intensity, stress, unpredictability and lack of control that you, the defendant, may feel during a cross‐examina on. Having a robust, experienced defense team will not only put your mind at ease, but can also heavily contribute to a favorable verdict. See what it is like to be involved in a cross examina on by clicking here: h p://www.medpro.com/cross‐examina on‐oms. We want to hear from you. Email us at [email protected] and tell us your thoughts and/or experiences pertaining to malprac ce insurance. Stay tuned for next month’s ar cle – “You’ve Been Named In a Malprac ce Lawsuit: Understanding the Legal Process.”
Medical Protective is proud to collaborate with ACOMS as an affinity partner to provide members with a solution for their dental liability insurance needs. MedPro’s120,000+ insureds have benefited from its unmatched financial strength, market commitment and claims expertise for over a century.
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This Month In
Please visit www.OOOOJournal.net/Current to access the journal online.
Featured in this Month’s Issue:
“Does watching a video on third molar surgery increase pa ents' anxiety level?
Hakki Oguz Kazancioglu, DDS, PhD, Mustafa Tek, DDS, PhD, Seref Ezirganli, DDS, PhD, Nihat
Demirtas, DDS
OOOO is the official
journal of ACOMS
and a complimentary
benefit for our
members.
Objec ve: To iden fy the effects of watching live taping of third molar removal on pa ents' anxiety levels before and a er extrac on.
Study Design: This study was based on a prospec ve, cross‐sec onal, observa onal inves ga on of the different pa ent educa on techniques about the effect of third molar removal on pa ents' anxiety level. A total of 333 pa ents were randomized into three groups: two study groups (for group 1, basic informa on was given verbally; for group 2, which was the study group, basic informa on was given verbally and through a movie on third molar extrac on); and a control group (basic informa on was given verbally; it did not include informa on on opera ve procedures and recovery). Anxiety levels were assessed by using the Dental Anxiety Scale (DAS) and the Spielberger State‐Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Pain was assessed with a visual analog scale. Sta s cal analysis was performed with SPSS 16.0.
Results: Group 2 pa ents were significantly more anxious before the surgical procedure, and the most significant decreases in DAS and STAI scores were observed in that group. The age, surgery me, and educa on level were not correlated with anxiety or pain levels; however, female pa ents had high levels of anxiety (P < .05).
Conclusion: Preopera ve mul media informa on increases the anxiety of pa ents undergoing third molar surgery. Read the full text of the abstract at www.oooojournal.net.
Also in this month’s issue:
Assessment of morbidity following inser on of fixed preopera ve orthopedic appliance in infants with complete
cle lip and palate
A. Bronkhorst, V. Allareddy, E. Allred, E. Ross, S. Shusterman
Pharyngeal airway morphology in healthy individuals and in obstruc ve sleep apnea pa ents treated with
maxillomandibular advancement: a compara ve study
Kevin J. Bu erfield, Patricia L.G. Marks, Laurie McLean, Jack Newton
Pulsed electromagne c fields for postopera ve pain: a randomized controlled clinical trial in pa ents
undergoing mandibular third molar extrac on
Michele Stocchero, Luca Gobbato, Marleen De Biagi, Eriberto Bressan, Stefano Sivolella
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