AAOMS On the Go

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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