The Tumor of Jim Alain

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Meeting the candidates for AAOMS officer
positions.
The 2015 Day on the Hill was another
advocacy success.
Treloar and Heisel offers food for thought on
portfolio diversification.
MAY/JUNE 2015
VOLUME 13, ISSUE 3
A publication of the American Association
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
The Tumor of Jim Alain
AAOMS fellow Tim Bartholomew, DDS,
and his wife, Huyen, an anesthesiologist,
spend the majority of each year in Africa caring
for those in need. Dr. Bartholomew provides
periodic updates on their work to AAOMS
and other interested parties, in which he
highlights unusual and intriguing cases. One
such case is that of Cameroonian Jim Alain,
whom the Bartholomews encountered in
October 2014.
W
e met Pastor Thomas during
our time in Cameroon
several years ago and have
kept in touch since then. He wrote us
before we left for Chad last October for
our cleft lip and palate trip asking if we
could operate on Jim Alain, a friend of his
from church who had a jaw tumor since
he was 17 years old.
After seeing Jim’s pictures, there was no
possible way we weren’t going to try. So,
we took every imaginable piece of surgical
and anesthesia equipment we normally
use for these difficult cases that would fit
in our suitcases.
We arrived in Chad on a Thursday night,
did our greetings and such Friday, then
continued on page 18
In This Issue
AAOMS President’s Column.................... 2
Treasurer’s Account............................... 16
Coding Corner........................................ 26
Practice Management Matters............. 33
Calendar................................................. 48
Clockwise from top
left: X-ray of the
tumor; pre-operative
photo of Mr. Alain;
left to right, Dr.
Bartholomew, Dr.
Osee, Mr. Alain,
and Pastor Thomas.
JOMS Seeks Nominations for Section Editor Positions
The 5-year terms of the seven Section Editors of the JOMS expire at the end of 2015. The
JOMS is now accepting nominations for these 5-year term positions. Section editors have
several important responsibilities that require some work most days of the year. Their chief
duty is to take submissions to their section and determine if peer review is in order, and for
those articles qualifying for peer review, invite expert reviewers. Section editors then use the
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AAOMS TODAY
MAY/JUNE 2015
VOLUME 13, ISSUE 3
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AAOMS Today | aaoms.org
“Alone we can do so little; together
we can do so much.”

—Helen Keller
T
here are nine recognized
dental specialties, and more
than 120 medical specialties
and subspecialties. Each of these groups
consistently advocates for patients and
members to a relatively homogenous
and interrelated audience comprised
of public stakeholders, legislative and
regulatory agencies and insurance/
third party organizations. The
resultant clamor can be daunting,
particularly if you are a relatively small
dental or medical specialty with a
compelling message that needs to be
heard.
AAOMS has been able to break
away from the crowd and accomplish
many of its goals for the oral and
maxillofacial surgery specialty through
a philosophy guided by teamwork
and collaborative ventures with allied
organizations and partners that share
our vision and value our input. In
recent years, we have reached out
specifically to allies in healthcare,
government, industry and insurance/
third party organizations.
The American Dental Association,
which has supported the specialty
from its earliest years, continues to
strengthen our voice on national issues
and foster our collegial rapport with
allied dental specialties. AAOMS
members serve with distinction on
numerous ADA committees, as officers
and trustees on the ADA Board and in
the ADA House of Delegates.
AAOMS officers meet and collaborate
with dental and medical groups,
including the American Society
of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and the
American College of Surgeons. These
efforts have been very beneficial to
the training of our surgeons and the
advancement of the specialty.
“The American Dental
Association continues to
strengthen our voice on
national issues.”
Through meetings such as the annual
Insurance Industry Open Forum
and the States Advocates Forum, we
are able to advocate our position on
key issues to those groups who may
advance our message.
MAY/JUNE 2015 | VOLUME 13, ISSUE 3
AAOMS has been able to accomplish many of its goals for the specialty through a
philosophy guided by teamwork and collaborative ventures with allied organizations
and partners that share our vision and value our input.
In other areas, AAOMS is working
with federal agencies to advance several
drug-related initiatives. We support
the National Take Back Initiative
developed by the Drug Enforcement
Agency’s Office of Diversion Control,
which seeks to educate the public
abusing their medications. Karin
Wittich, AAOMS associate executive
director, Practice Management
& Government Affairs, and I had
an excellent meeting with NIDA
officials in Washington, DC in April.
I will report on this exchange in an
upcoming issue of AAOMS Today.
“We maintain our seats at a
number of tables where the
training and practice of healthcare providers are debated and
decided.”
These are a sample of the collaborative
activities in which AAOMS engages
every day to advance the specialty of
oral and maxillofacial surgery and its
member practices. We maintain our
seat at a number of tables where the
training and
practice of healthcare providers
are debated and
decided.
about the potential for medication
abuse while providing options for
the safe, convenient, and responsible
disposal of prescription drugs. Later
this year, AAOMS will make available
for member download and purchase
a patient-focused f lyer that discusses
the proper disposal of prescription
medications.
We have also joined a coalition of
groups working with the National
Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
on a series of continuing education
programs designed to help clinicians
screen patients for substance use
disorder risk factors before prescribing,
and identify patients who may be
In today’s busy and sometimes chaotic
healthcare environment, it may
be difficult for dental and medical
specialties to break through the
clutter and advance their message.
At AAOMS, we have found that
collaboration with organizations of
good will and similar objectives may
circumvent the noise and achieve a
successful outcome. T
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OMS FOUNDATION NEWS
Applying for OMSF Funding? OMSF Announces New
Online Award Application System
T
he Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery Foundation (OMSF)
has launched a new online
application process for research
awards and fellowships, including
Research Support Grants, Student
Research Training Awards and
Clinical Surgery Fellowships. The new
system’s improved functionality allows
applicants to log into the system and
complete the application process all at
once or over several visits to the Web
site. The new system will also store
applicants’ information, making it
easier to apply for funding in
future years.
The online application system also
facilitates application collection,
review, and progress reports by OMSF
staff and application reviewers.
It is very important to read the
guidelines for each award, which have
been revised since the last application
cycle.
For Clinical Surgery Fellowships,
go to: www.omsfoundation.org/
fellowships
For Research Support Grants and
Student Research Training Awards, go
to: www.omsfoundation.org/research
The deadline to apply for research
awards and fellowships is July 15,
2015 at 11:59 p.m. CDT. If you
have any questions about the new
application procedure, please contact
Patti Gillespie, program and project
manager, at 847/233-4363 or via
e-mail at pgillespie@aaoms.org. T
Staff Employment Anniversaries Recognized
At a special board-staff
luncheon on April 13,
AAOMS recognized 11
staff members celebrating
employment anniversaries
ranging from 5 to 25 years.
15 YEARS
5 YEARS
Debbie Skrzypek, senior
exhibition associate
Adam Brenman,
Government Affairs associate
10 YEARS
Dick Berry, staff attorney
Seated, left to right: Adam Brenman, Lisa Marino, Janie Dunham,
Julie Carr and Richard Berry. Standing, left to right: Kyle Smith,
Debbie Skrzypek, Ron Skiba, Cory Breeden, Cristina Iosup and
Gary Low.
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Cory Breeden, network
support technician
Kyle Smith, senior associate,
Advanced Education and
Professional Affairs
Cristina Iosup, senior
finance associate
Gary Low, senior membership
associate
25 YEARS
Julie Carr, senior design and
production associate
Janie Dunham, editorial
manager
Lisa Marino, senior
accounting associate
Ron Skiba, human resources
director
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CAPITOL
CONNECTION
Legislative and Regulatory Update
FEDERAL ISSUES
n On March 4, the US Supreme
Court finished hearing oral arguments
in King v. Burwell, the case brought
by challengers to the healthcare law’s
system of distributing insurance
subsidies. The court appeared divided
as the justices heard almost 90 minutes
of arguments in the case, which will be
decided by the end of June. A ruling
against the government could upend
the nation’s health insurance system
and make coverage unaffordable for
millions of Americans in the 34 states
without a state-run exchange.
n On March 26, US Health and
Human Services Secretary Sylvia M.
Burwell announced a targeted initiative
aimed at reducing prescription opioid
and heroin-related overdose, death
and dependence. She noted that the
president’s FY 2016 budget includes
critical investments to intensify efforts
to reduce opioid misuse and abuse,
including $133 million in new funding
to address the issue. Among other
things, the initiative will focus on
providing training and educational
resources, including updated prescriber
guidelines, to assist health professionals
in making informed prescribing
decisions and address the overprescribing of opioids.
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n On April 14, the Senate approved
legislation (HR 2) to permanently
repeal the sustainable growth
rate (SGR) formula for physician
reimbursement under Medicare. The
legislation, which passed in the House
on March 26, was signed into law by
President Obama on April 16. The
measure replaces the SGR with an
increase of 0.5% in Medicare physician
reimbursement starting in July 2015
through December 2015, and then
annual 0.5% increases through 2019.
It also consolidates various reporting
programs, such as the Meaningful
Use program for electronic health
records and several quality reporting
programs, into a new, merit-based
incentive payment system, and would
incentivize physicians to participate
in alternative payment models such as
accountable care organizations (ACOs).
While the bill retains some aspect of
Medicare’s fee-for-service model for
those who choose not to participate in
an alternative payment model, the bill’s
impact on this reimbursement model
remains uncertain.
n Since the last edition of the AAOMS
Today, AAOMS has either sent or
signed onto six comment letters to
Congress on the following issues:
support for the Action for Dental
Health Act (HR 539), the Student
Loan Interest Deduction Act (HR
509), the RAISE Health Benefits Act
(HR 1185), the Indian Health Services
Health Professional Tax Fairness
Act (S 536), the Competitive Health
Insurance Reform Act (HR 494), and
the Dental Insurance Fairness Act (HR
1677).
STATE ISSUES
n The North Carolina Board of
Dental Examiners isn’t entitled to
invoke state-action antitrust immunity
from potential liability under federal
antitrust laws because the board is
controlled by dentists who are active
market participants and because the
board isn’t subject to active supervision
by the state, the US Supreme Court
ruled Feb. 25. The Supreme Court in
a 6-3 decision made it clear that state
occupational boards controlled by
members of the same occupation are
subject to federal antitrust laws unless
the state actively supervises the board’s
decisions.
n New York Governor Andrew
Cuomo (D) signed legislation (SB
2486) that delays the electronic
prescribing requirement in the state
until March 27, 2016. Legislation
enacted in 2013 required all
practitioners to electronically prescribe
all prescriptions as of March 27, 2015.
Reports leading up to the deadline,
however, indicated that less than
2% of prescribers had the ability to
transmit the prescriptions through
required DEA certified software,
necessitating the delay.
n In a 5-4 decision, the US
Supreme Court ruled that healthcare
providers may not sue states to raise
Medicaid reimbursement rates. The
case originated when a provider in
Idaho filed a lawsuit against the state’s
Health and Welfare Department for
holding Medicaid reimbursement
rates at 2006 levels despite rising
costs. In 2011, a US district judge
agreed with the providers and
ordered the state to raise Medicaid
rates, a decision that was also upheld
by the 9th US Circuit Court of
Appeals in 2013. The US Supreme
Court Justices ultimately sided with
the state during the appeals process,
noting that only federal agencies
have the ability to determine if states
comply with federal Medicaid statutes.
The ruling will have implications on
whether private parties can bring such
suits in the future.
HEALTH IT
BYTES
Highlighting health information
technology (health IT) issues
affecting OMS practices
n The Joint Commission has
issued a sentinel event alert
regarding inherent risks found in
health information technology.
In the document, the Joint
Commission cautions, “incorrect
or miscommunicated information
entered into health IT systems may
result in adverse events.” According
to information submitted by
participating hospitals, more than
120 health IT-related sentinel events
were reported between January 1,
2010 and June 30, 2010, stemming
from issues such as usability issues,
workf low and communication, and
clinical decision-making support.
n CMS has released proposed rules
for Stage 3 of Meaningful Use, the
final stage of the federal incentive
program developed to encourage
practitioners to adopt and utilize
electronic health records (EHRs). In
addition to increased thresholds for
the utilization of functions found in
EHRs, the proposal will require all
Medicare practitioners to operate at
the Stage 3 level by 2018, regardless
of prior participation in the program.
The proposed regulations will also
require a new version of certified
EHRs to be offered, requiring
currently certified programs to be recertified to the revised criteria. The
comment period on these regulations
runs until May 29, 2015, with final
regulations expected before the end
of the year.T
OMSPAC
n As of March, OMSPAC raised
$489,492 in contributions from
AAOMS members. Additionally,
OMSPAC had contributed $72,500
to federal candidates as of March 31,
2015. For additional information on
contribution totals or for a list
of candidates to whom OMSPAC
has contributed, please visit
www.omspac.org. T
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MEET
THE
CANDIDATES
AAOMS officer elections
will be held during the 2015
annual meeting on Wednesday,
September 30, immediately
preceding the third session of
the House of Delegates. At press
time, Douglas W. Fain, DDS,
MD, FACS, Prairie Village, KS,
and Steven R. Nelson, DDS,
MS, Denver, CO are running
unopposed for the offices of
president-elect and speaker of the
House of Delegates, respectively.
Two candidates, AAOMS
Treasurer Brett Ferguson, DDS,
Kansas City, MO, and District
III Trustee J. David Johnson,
DDS, are completing their terms
of office this year and seeking
election to new positions. Dr.
Ferguson is running unopposed
for the office of vice president. Dr.
Johnson is running unopposed for
the office of treasurer.
To better acquaint fellows and
members with the candidates
and their positions, AAOMS
asked Drs. Ferguson and Johnson
to provide a platform statement
to AAOMS Today. In addition
to the material presented here,
members are encouraged to meet
the candidates at their state and
regional society meetings, and at
the annual meeting open forum
on Tuesday, September 29, from
4:30 to 5:30 pm, at the Marriott
Marquis Washington, DC.
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Dr. Ferguson is completing his second, twoyear term as AAOMS Treasurer. A Kansas
City, MO, native, he received his DDS
from the University of Missouri–Kansas
City (UMKC) School of Dentistry with
honors in 1981, and subsequently entered
full time academics at the UMKC School of
Dentistry. He then completed a fellowship
year in general anesthesia under the tutelage
of Dr. Nina Beatty at Truman Medical
Center.
Dr. Ferguson is program director of the
UMKC OMS Graduate Training Program,
and chairman of OMS at Truman Medical
Center and of Hospital Dentistry at the
UMKC School of Dentistry. In January
2006, he was appointed chairman of OMS
at the UMKC School of Dentistry as well.
Prior to serving as AAOMS Treasurer, Dr.
Ferguson chaired the AAOMS Committee
on Residency Education and Training, and
served on the AAOMS Faculty Recruitment
and Retention Committee and the
Committee on Hospital and Interprofessional
Affairs. Additionally, he was appointed
to the AO/ASIF maxillofacial trauma
educators of North America and served on
the Examiner Committee of the ABOMS.
Dr. Ferguson is a diplomate of the
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery, and a member of the International
Association of OMS, American College
of Dentists, Midwest Society of OMS,
Missouri Society of OMS, American Dental
Association, Missouri Dental Association,
and Greater Kansas City Dental Society.
He is a past-president of the Greater Kansas
City Society of OMS, and a former member
of the Fifth District Caucus and delegate
to the AAOMS House of Delegates. In
addition, Dr. Ferguson is a past president of
the Rinehart Foundation, the endowment of
UMKC School of Dentistry.
STATEMENT
It has been a distinct pleasure and a
privilege to represent you as AAOMS
treasurer for the last three and a half
years. I am happy to report that your
association is in an excellent financial
position. During my two terms as
treasurer we have maintained balanced
budgets that have resulted in a positive
revenue-over-expense ratio. And,
while we raised member dues in 2013,
we significantly increased the level
of member services with the addition
of a clinical research program that
will provide evidence-based data to
support the scope of the specialty;
the Informational Campaign, which
promotes OMS training and skills
to the public, the dental and medical
professions, insurance and third party
providers, legislators and regulators,
and other communities of interest; and
our new award-winning public Web
site, MyOMS.org, and the redesigned
member site, AAOMS.org.
We have also increased our educational
offerings through onsite meetings
like the new three-part Research
and Education Conference, which
was held May 6-9, in Rosemont,
Illinois; issue-focused webinars led
by renowned experts in the topic
area; and innovative print and online
publications, including the Web-based
Office Anesthesia Evaluation program.
Brett Ferguson, DDS
Candidate for
Vice President
Having been a key participant in the planning and
development of these specialty-altering projects, I believe
I am armed with the necessary background, knowledge
and experience to offer my services as your vice president.
Moreover, as a practicing surgeon and chairman of the
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the
UMKC School of Dentistry, I am in a unique position to
appreciate all sides of the issues confronting the association
and our membership. In recent years we have witnessed a
number of challenges with the potential to gain traction and
affect the specialty.
For example, we are all aware of the current OMS faculty
shortage. Not only is this a concern in our OMS residency
programs, it also affects the dental schools where many of
our nation’s more than 20,000 dental students graduate with
little interaction with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon
faculty member. As a result, they may be unfamiliar with
the breadth of procedures offered by the specialty. Once in
practice, they may prefer to send patients to those specialties
they know from dental school.
AAOMS is working diligently to address this problem.
We are evaluating the recommendations made by our
Task Force on Faculty Workforce, beefing up our Faculty
Educator Development Awards program to encourage
more OMSs to commit to an academic career, and
offering opportunities that encourage surgeons who may
be reducing their practice load to consider a second career
in academia. Additionally, we are utilizing the power of
the AAOMS Informational Campaign to acquaint dental
students with oral and maxillofacial surgery and how our
surgeons may assist them in their future practices. As an
AAOMS officer, I have been involved in the development
of these strategies and, as your vice president, I will
continue these efforts and seek opportunities to expand on
their success.
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Candidate:
Dr. Ferguson
Continued from page 9
The Affordable Care Act and its
accompanying regulatory and
legislative initiatives are reinventing
dental and medical practice in the
US. Evidence-based data gleaned
from solid PBRN-sanctioned
research is the key to reimbursement
and the future of specialty practice.
Last year AAOMS launched a
clinical research project to obtain
the necessary data to support the
procedures performed in the OMS
operatory. With the launch of our
initial research study on third molar
surgery last fall, we became the
first dental specialty to establish a
Practice-based Research Network,
or PBRN. We expect to have
preliminary data from this study
later this summer. I fully support
AAOMS’s entry into the clinical
research arena. It is good for our
association and even better for our
specialty. As vice president, I will
continue the association’s efforts
in this area and encourage future
projects that speak to the needs of our
members’ practices.
As treasurer, I am keenly aware
of the need to balance our budget
and monitor expenditures in order
to ensure that AAOMS remains a
strong and vital advocate for the
specialty in the decades to come. I
am particularly appreciative of the
board’s determination that all major
projects be regularly evaluated in
terms of their performance, value to
the membership and financial results.
Whether it is an annual meeting,
dental implant conference or other
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educational venue, the Informational
Campaign, or the clinical research
initiative, no AAOMS program is
exempt from this board evaluation.
It is my firm belief that this rolling
oversight keeps our programs fresh,
relevant and cost-effective.
Before I close, please allow me to
express my sincere appreciation
for the support you have given me
over the last four years as AAOMS
treasurer. I believe my collaborations
with AAOMS CFO Scott Farrell
have helped solidify the association’s
financial independence and enabled
us to pursue new and exciting
initiatives that will keep AAOMS
and its fellows and members at the
forefront of dentistry and medicine.
I humbly ask for your continued
support as I seek election to the
position of AAOMS vice president
at the 2015 annual meeting. With
your help, I pledge to continue the
dedication and commitment of
the last four years and to take our
association and specialty to even
higher levels of greatness. T
James David Johnson, Jr., DDS, earned
a BS Degree from Rhodes College and
graduated with highest honors from
the University of Tennessee College of
Dentistry. He completed his residency
in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the
University of Tennessee Medical Center
at Knoxville in 1990. Dr. Johnson was
certified by the American Board of Oral
& Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS)
in 1992. He recertified in 2002 and
2012, and has served on the ABOMS
Examination Committee. Dr. Johnson is
an associate professor at the University of
Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
and has served as chair of the AAOMS
Committee on Public and Professional
Communication (CPPC) and as a
member of numerous other AAOMS
committees including the Faculty Educator
Development Awards Committee, the
Special Committee on Implant Dentistry,
the Special Committee on Cosmetic
Surgery, the Special Committee on
Priorities and Strategic Plan, and the
Committee on Practice Management. He
is a past president of both the Southeastern
Society of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeons (SSOMS) and the Tennessee
Society of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeons (TSOMS). Dr. Johnson
currently serves as AAOMS District III
trustee. He is the recipient of the 2003
AAOMS Presidential Achievement
Award, the 2003 TSOMS Outstanding
Service Award, the 2004 Tennessee
Dental Association Fellowship Award,
and the 2004 Second District Dental
Society Dentist of the Year Award. He
is a fellow of the American College of
Dentists and the International College of
Dentists.
James David Johnson,
Jr., DDS
Candidate for
Treasurer
STATEMENT
Some of you have heard me tell a
favorite story from many years ago.
While driving my preschool son
and his friend, I overheard their
conversation:
My son, Andy, asked, “What do you want
to be when you grow up?” Richard replied,
“I think I want to be a dentist. They
help people and I think it would be cool.”
Then Andy said, “Me too! That would be
cool!” At that moment, as I began to puff
up with pride, a garbage truck with a man
hanging on the back passed, and both boys
simultaneously exclaimed, “Or a garbage
man!”
Sometimes, “Out of the mouths of
babes comes wisdom,” and this story
is revealing in two ways. First, oral
and maxillofacial surgery is a specialty
of dentistry. Whether we hold single
or dual degrees, we must never forget
our dental origins and the strength
derived from our affiliation with
organized dentistry. Second, we must
be ever vigilant in our efforts to protect
and advance the reputation of our
specialty. My father taught me that
work well done is honorable, but it is
my fervent hope that our children will
always clearly see that the value and
benefits of a career in the profession of
dentistry exceed those offered by most
other professions. I am proud to be an
oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The
specialty has allowed me to provide
for my family while making a real
difference in the lives of my patients.
This fall, I seek your support for my
candidacy for AAOMS treasurer.
My decision to run for the treasurer
position was not made in haste, but
with a deep and abiding respect for
the outstanding legacy forged by
previous AAOMS treasurers. Four
years ago, as a candidate for AAOMS
District III trustee, I made a conscious
effort to avoid platitudes because,
“Platitudes are a poor basis for policy…
No matter how melodious they
sound.” The mission of the AAOMS
has real meaning that can make real
differences in people’s lives. It is my
steadfast conviction that the AAOMS
should base its every programmatic
and financial decision on our ability
to assure, “excellence in patient
care by advancing, promoting, and
protecting the specialty of oral and
maxillofacial surgery, and the skill and
professionalism of AAOMS members.”
Just as the AAOMS strategic plan
identifies our mission, the AAOMS
budget determines if we are “putting
our money where our mouth is.” Each
and every line item variance in the
revenue and expense columns of the
AAOMS budget serves as a red f lag
that demands further examination to
make certain we are staying true to our
organizational priorities.
Volatile markets and costly initiatives
may make the next AAOMS treasurer’s
term a rigorous roller coaster ride.
It is that ride—that challenge of
implementing grand visions within the
constraints of our financial reality—
that, for me, makes the job of treasurer
appealing. While our major initiatives
(Clinical Research and PBRN, AQI
OMS Registry, Simulation and the
Informational Campaign) are exciting,
perhaps even visionary—they are also
expensive! How are we going to pay
for them and maintain the quality of
core programs and member benefits?
AAOMS must continue to fund
these core activities in education,
advocacy, research and information
dissemination. Key to the successful
performance of these activities is the
performance and commitment of our
headquarters’ staff. It is vital that we
safeguard this extraordinary culture
by continuing to attract and retain the
best-qualified professionals by offering
meaningful, interesting and instructive
opportunities and fair compensation—
both in salary and benefits. The
AAOMS treasurer must always act
in a manner that is compatible with
the efforts of AAOMS Executive
Director Bob Rinaldi and his senior
management team.
AAOMS initiatives, core activities, staff
compensation and other operational
expenses will require significant
funding in the future. Further, it is
absolutely essential that AAOMS
maintain sufficient operational reserves
that will enable the association to
quickly and effectively respond to
potential challenges and investment
opportunities. Without question, future
AAOMS budgets will be tight.
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Candidate: Dr. Johnson
When my oldest son recently asked me what one single
sentence of advice I would give him as he began his
professional career, I replied, “Live within your means.”
This is good advice not only for a doctor, but also for an
association of doctors. When one lives within one’s means,
the best decisions can be made for the best reasons. As
I contemplate the future of the AAOMS, my concerns
extend beyond the cost of our more expensive initiatives.
AAOMS members are shrewd, and they will always give
the “big-ticket” items close scrutiny. But as Benjamin
Franklin said, “Beware of little expenses. A small leak can
sink a great ship.” With every AAOMS expense, we must
consider value – in terms of member benefit. Working
closely with the AAOMS executive director, chief financial
officer, Finance and Audit Committee, and Board of
Trustees, the treasurer must handle the association’s
money with the highest standards and integrity; manage
investments with the appropriate balance of risk and
growth; and prepare and execute an annual budget that
realistically funds appropriate AAOMS expenditures.
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What makes me uniquely qualified to serve as AAOMS
treasurer? The fact that I have served as treasurer for local
non-profit/charitable organizations as well as for state
and regional societies of oral and maxillofacial surgeons
is certainly not unique. My financial and business
background would no doubt mirror that of most AAOMS
members. The hard realities of living within a budget—
making payroll and covering other overhead expenses—
are familiar to all of us. Perhaps it is my experience as a
private practitioner of oral and maxillofacial surgery that
best qualifies me to serve as your treasurer. I have a clear
understanding of your bottom line, both literally and
figuratively.
Two key attributes that I could best apply to the job of
AAOMS treasurer are associated with communication and
perseverance. Any capacities that I possess in those areas
are born of considerable effort. My 13-year service as both
the American Dental Association Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery Spokesperson and as an AAOMS spokesdoctor
has been invaluable to my growth as a communicator. I
am grateful to the ADA and to the AAOMS for the media
training they provided as well as for the opportunity
to inf luence news stories of national importance to our
specialty. My enthusiasm and determination to speak out
on such topics as OMS educational standards, anesthesia
safety, scope of practice, evidence-based care, and access to
care has not abated.
Throughout the years of my involvement with AAOMS, I
have had the opportunity to serve on a number of standing
and special committees. My time as AAOMS District
III trustee under the leadership of four great presidents
has been both stimulating and educational. During this
time, I have served two terms on the Finance and Audit
Committee. I have carefully studied the exemplary work of
our current treasurer, Brett Ferguson, and I have paid close
attention to the valuable input of our CFO, Scott Farrell.
In addition, I have taken substantial time to study our
association and the central documents of our organization.
The AAOMS Bylaws define our organizational process;
our Strategic Plan identifies our aspirations; and our budget
verifies our actions. If elected AAOMS treasurer, I will
work hard to keep these three pillars of our association
reconcilable, and I will embrace the role of providing
accurate financial information while serving as a voice
of fiscal responsibility. Further, I am confident that the
team of AAOMS officers that I would join will effectively
protect and advance the reputation of our specialty. I hope
to earn your support during the course of the campaign,
and I welcome your comments and questions. T
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AAOMS Celebrates 15 Successful Years of Day on the Hill
O
ver 130 OMSs and guests
from 34 states traveled to
Washington, DC, in March
to advocate on behalf of the specialty
to their members of Congress during
the 15th Anuual AAOMS Day on the
Hill. What started out in 2000 with
approximately 60 participants has nearly
doubled in size over the past 15 years.
This year’s event took place Tuesday,
March 17 and Wednesday, March
18, 2015 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in
Washington, DC. About 40 attendees
were either first-time Day on the Hill
participants, or had not been to the
event in at least five years.
Elizabeth A. Kutcipal, DDS, a firsttime attendee, had this to say about the
meeting: “Day on the Hill 2015 was a
truly eye-opening experience. I learned
so much about the inner workings of
our government, especially in regard
to healthcare issues. I look forward to
attending in the future to use my 2015
experience as a building block to be
more effective and ensure my voice is
heard.”
TUESDAY TIPS AND TRAINING
AND KICK-OFF DINNER
Tuesday afternoon’s Tips and
Training Session included a mock
congressional meeting. Conducted
by Dr. Charles Crago, chair of the
AAOMS Committee on Governmental
Affairs, and staff, the session explained
the protocol for conducting a proper
congressional visit and gave tips on what
to expect during such a visit. Later that
day, AAOMS’s Washington lobbyists
Bill Applegate and Chris Rorick of
Bryan Cave, LLP discussed the political
climate in Congress and reviewed ways
to present AAOMS’s priority legislative
issues during congressional visits.
CNN political analyst Gloria Borger,
the keynote speaker at Tuesday evening’s
dinner program, offered an “insider’s”
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AAOMS resident members gather for
a picture during a cocktail reception for
attendees on March 17, 2015.
AAOMS President William J. Nelson, DDS
addresses attendees during a dinner program
on March 17, 2015.
view on the state of American politics
and political issues in Washington.
THE DAY ON THE HILL
Wednesday morning kicked off with
a breakfast session featuring guest
speakers US Senator Ron Johnson (RWI), member of the Senate Budget,
Homeland Security, and Governmental
Affairs and Foreign Relations
Committees, and Congresswoman
Michelle Lujan-Grisham (D-NM),
member of the House Committee on
Oversight and Government Reform.
Sen. Johnson, a small business owner,
noted that the increasing size of the
federal government propelled him
into running for elected office. He
expressed his desire to return power to
the local level and stated that doctors
shouldn’t be criticized for being small
business owners in addition to saving
lives.
Rep. Lujan-Grisham, whose father
was a dentist and who previously
led the New Mexico Department
of Health, discussed her childhood
experience helping her father in his
dental office. She also spoke about the
need to enhance the Affordable Care
Act through passage of such legislation
as the RAISE Act (HR 1185), which
would expand the use of f lexible
savings accounts (FSAs). She further
acknowledged the need to provide
relief to new dentists graduating with
significant student loan debt.
After the morning program, AAOMS
members headed to Capitol Hill for
scheduled visits with more than 150
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Brett L. Ferguson, DDS, Treasurer
TREASURER’S
ACCOUNT
2014 Financial Audit Complete
E
ach May, the Finance and
Audit Committee of the Board
of Trustees meets with the
association’s outside auditors to review
the audited financial statements for
the preceding year. The audit field
work was completed in late March,
and Plante Moran, the association’s
auditors, have indicated that another
clean opinion (“unqualified” per
the accounting profession) will be
forthcoming in regard to our 2014
Financial Statements.
Following are some of the highlights
related to 2014 activity. As far as the
association’s balance sheet, consolidated
assets in total grew slightly during
the year to $24.54 million. Cash and
investments, the largest asset category,
grew from $18.10 million at the end of
2013 to $18.85 million at December 31,
2014. Liabilities increased 3.0% during
2014, to a total of $8.98 million at
year end. Deferred income, the largest
liability category, totaled $6.41 million
at the end of 2014 and is comprised
of 2015 membership dues that were
collected in the fourth quarter of 2014,
and advance payments by exhibitors for
booth space at the 2015 annual meeting
in Washington, D.C. Consolidated net
assets remained relatively f lat during
2014, totaling $15.55 million at the end
of the year.
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Consolidated revenues were $14,000
less than expenses in 2014. AAOMS’s
operating revenues exceeded expenses
by $167,000, which was $56,000
better than budget (this is discussed
in more detail later in this column).
After-tax results for AAOMS Services,
Inc. contributed another $126,000 to
the bottom line. However, offsets to
the positive financial results included:
depreciation expense on fixed assets
of $150,000; expenditures from the
Technology Reserve (primarily for
the enhanced member Web site that
will debut in 2015) totaling $45,000;
OMSPAC administrative expenses,
which are paid by AAOMS, exceeded
soft-dollar contributions by $54,000;
and the House of Delegates Reserve
Fund declined by $58,000, primarily
due to the funding of $120,000 for the
Faculty Educator Development Awards.
Other significant budget variances
include:
• Revenues over expenses for the
annual meeting in Hawaii fell short
of budget by $359,000, as member
attendance lagged our budget
expectations, and fewer exhibitors
elected to participate given the
logistical costs. As I mentioned in
a previous column, the association
is evaluating whether any future
meetings will be held in Hawaii
given the financial ramifications;
• Governance and administration
expenses were $212,000 less
than budget. Contributing to
this savings were headquarters
administration expenses - $102,000
(mainly staff salaries and wages)
under budget; Board of Trustees
expenditures - $34,000 under
budget; and $85,000 in unspent
Contingency Fund monies;
• Net revenues for our headquarters
building operations exceeded
budget by $81,000. The new
lease for the remaining space on
the second f loor commenced
on January 1, 2014, but was
not finalized until the fourth
quarter of 2013, after the 2014
budget had been finalized. And
the association’s outside counsel
was successful in contesting our
property tax assessments, resulting
in tax savings; and
• Strong attendance at the courses
offered the day before the Dental
Implant Conference generated
surplus net revenues of $68,000.
Day on the Hill
members of Congress
and/or congressional
staffers, during which
they discussed the
scope and practice of
oral and maxillofacial
surgery, sought to
cultivate relationships
with congressional key
contacts, and advocate
for the co-sponsorship/
US Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI)
Darren R. Cross, DDS, MD, Sarah E. Proulx, DMD, Thomas
support of AAOMS’s 2015
addresses attendees during a breakfast
F. Rollar, DMD, and Ann M. Holzhauer, DDS meet with a
legislative priorities - the
program on March 18, 2015.
congressional office staffer on Capitol Hill.
repeal of the excise tax
on medical devices (HR
160, S 149), expanded
EXTENDING THE MESSAGE’S
Day on the Hill priority legislative
use of Flexible Spending Accounts
issues. AAOMS members across the
REACH
(FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts
country sent more than 850 messages to
(HSAs) (HR 1185) and (HR 1196),
AAOMS also sought to involve OMSs
Congress.
and student loan repayment reform.
who were unable to join their colleagues
AAOMS’s Governmental Affairs staff
at Day on the Hill in the association’s
Be sure to mark your calendars for
and Washington, DC lobbyists will
advocacy efforts. In the days leading
next year’s Day on the Hill event on
utilize the valuable relationships built
up to the meeting, AAOMS sent out
Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at the Grand
and feedback provided by participants
a grassroots campaign alert urging
Hyatt Hotel in Washington, DC. T
to advance our Day on the Hill
members to ask their constituent
priority issues.
members of Congress to support the
The Board of Trustees was thankful
that there were enough positive
budget variances to offset the poor
financial results related to the
annual meeting in Hawaii. We
are confident that the upcoming
meeting in Washington, DC will
contribute to strong financial returns,
consistent with our actual experience
for meetings prior to 2014. This is
strategically important given that
the financial results for the annual
meeting fund many other association
programs during the year. I hope to
see you in Washington, DC in late
September. T
CPC ANNOUNCES RECENT DECISIONS
Based on a careful review of the
complete record of the case, the
Commission on Professional Conduct
(CPC) on November 10, 2014
advised Dr. Jennifer L. Lamphier of
Hopatcong, New Jersey of its decision
finding her in violation of Chapter
V, Advisory Opinion G.1.04 of the
Code of Professional Conduct. As a
result of this finding, the Commission
issued a letter of censure.
on November 10, 2014 advised
Dr. W. Scott Harrington of Tulsa,
Oklahoma of its decision finding him
in violation of Chapter V, Section A.1,
Advisory Opinion A.1.01, Section A.2,
Advisory Opinion C.1.02, Section F.1
and Advisory Opinion G.1.04 of the
Code of Professional Conduct. As a
result of this finding, the Commission
imposed the sanction of expulsion.
on March 12, 2015 advised Dr.
John D. Stover of Hilo, Hawaii of
its decision finding him in violation
of Chapter V, Advisory Opinion
G.1.04 of the Code of Professional
Conduct. As a result of this finding,
the Commission issued a letter of
censure. T
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Jim Alain story
did a ton of blood organizing (with
Huyen as usual, among others, giving a
unit) and X-rays, and were
in the operating room on
Saturday. No complaints
from the hospital staff.
Actually, I think, they were
all wanting to see what in
the world we could do for
this guy. He had been told
he’d have to be evacuated
to Europe for help. We have
done so many of these types
of cases that we just didn’t
think that was good advice.
It turns out we were right.
was inserting. Typically, one doesn’t
lay a person like this on his back for
anesthesia induction, but with some
very slow and methodical anesthesia,
he was intubated in less than eight
minutes! I think my telling him that,
essentially, we were his last ditch hope
made him more than ready to do
whatever we asked.
Everyone’s arms got pretty tired from
holding the tumor up while I slowly
There were four of us for
the procedure—me, Huyen,
and Drs. Osee and Djonga
from Chad. Amazingly,
from start to finish, we were
done in six hours. Having
eight skilled hands made
things go quickly.
Huyen did an amazing job
of perfectly sedating the
patient so that he would
accept all the nasal tubes I
Dr. Bartholomew does flex fiberoptic intubation. Dr. Huyen does sedation for it.
Before surgery, a wrap had to be worn to
avoid attracting unwanted attention.
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Dr. Huyen gives blood, as usual, for jaw
tumors.
Drs. Bartholomew and Huyen with about
12 pounds of tumor.
Although still stretched and swollen here,
Mr. Alain’s lip retracted back to normal after
a month.
Mr. Alain approximately 45 days after ICBG
have been able to deal with any major
issues. This 17-year-old tumor tipped
the scales at 12.1 lbs. It turned out to
be an ameloblastoma on histology as
suspected. This was my first time to see
a lip stretched this far out of shape after
tumor removal. A friend of mine on the
Mercy Ship admonished me to never
remove any excess skin. I was tempted,
but did not. Sure enough, post op weeks
later, his lip is perfect now!
Two weeks after bilateral posterior ICBG
got it exposed. Incredibly, we had an
abundant amount of skin inside the
mouth to close with. Normally, we have
a little issue with that, but not this time.
After surgery, Jim went to a sort of
“ICU” where we monitored him and
did all our usual post-op care. What is
remarkable to me is that his swelling
went down in a few days and he didn’t
get infected! This was a major blessing
as Huyen had to leave four days after
surgery and I left six days later for our
family to go to Congo. No one would
We can’t help but wonder what in
the world it is like to have your life
back. I have seen in my training
that after major changes to their face
from surgery, people sometimes need
psychological counseling and sometimes
they get it before surgery. I can only
imagine that Jim must be taking a while
to acclimate to his newfound man-inthe-mirror!
After our time in Congo, we went to
Cambodia, on the other side of the
world for a few months. While there,
I made a solo trip back to Chad to do
Jim’s second surgery, an ICBG. That
took place in February, just a few
months ago. It was interesting
to see Jim again as if we were
old friends. He was all smiles,
speaking clearly in French
to me and ready to go for
surgery #2. I love the trust.
A friend of mine from North
Carolina, Dr. Larry Parworth,
secured a donation of BMP
and cancellous bone chips
for us from Medtronics, so
that was used too. As you
can see in the picture, Jim
healed quite well after tumor
resection. I almost didn’t want
to do any more surgery, but I
know this reconstruction plate
won’t last forever. I stayed
for two weeks doing cleft lip
and palates and then midway
through my visit, Larry came
surgery.
and he and I did Jim’s bone
graft—bilateral posterior
ICBG’s with BMP. That
second surgery again went amazingly
well. We left about a week later. Jim
is doing well and is being watched
by our trusted pastor friend. He does
have a small wound on his chin, but
we are hoping and praying it dries up
and heals. He has the thickest height of
mandible I think I have ever put in in
my life. In his latest picture, he is still
swollen from his reaction to the BMP,
as some folks experience.
Our plan is to go back again to Chad
near the end of the summer. For now,
are working with OMFS residents in
Cambodia while things settle down in
sub-Saharran Africa.
We want to say a HUGE thank you
for all the equipment, advice, biopsy
reading and more that so many of you
do for our work. You’re also a part of
Jim Alain’s case. T
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The Stock Market is Not Your Portfolio
Jeffrey E. Wherry, CFP©, ChFC, CLU
Managing Director, Treloar & Heisel
Financial Group
I
n 2014, US stocks, as measured
by the Morningstar Large US
Index, earned a healthy 13.6% (1).
However, if you opened your yearend account statement you might have
cried, “What’s going on? If the stock
market returned over 14% why is my
return so much lower?” The answer is
simply that large US stocks are not your
portfolio – they are only a component
of a diversified portfolio.
Portfolio diversification seeks to blend
different types of investments that
are not perfectly correlated in order
to smooth our returns and reduce
risk. Over time each component of
the portfolio will experience
good and bad years as markets
naturally cycle. Better
performing components in a
given year neutralize the poor
performing ones.
A diversified portfolio may
commonly be comprised of asset
classes such as:
• Stocks of large, midsized and
small companies domiciled
in the U.S.
• Large, mid-sized and
small stocks located in developed
countries overseas.
• Stocks from less developed
emerging market countries.
• Government and corporate bonds
of varying length, quality from
both the U.S. and international
issuers.
•Cash
Each of these asset classes tends to
respond differently to various economic
events. Correlation, which measures
how closely the return of one asset
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mirrors another, can also vary among
these investment categories. The idea
behind diversification is to use these
asset classes to build an investment
portfolio that will provide a return with
a lower average level of risk.
However, a common problem among
investors is what financial behaviorists
call “home country bias.” We tend
to be more aware of how the stock
market performs in our own country
than world markets because we follow
domestic media reporting and recognize
the companies that make up our
home country indexes. 2014 is a good
representation of this bias.
Let’s look at the returns of common
asset classes for 2014 and since the year
2000:
So you when you open your next
investment statement, don’t judge your
returns against just one market index.
Instead, measure your performance of
the portfolio in its entirety.
For more information on financial
planning, and other financial service’s
needs, contact Jeffrey Wherry,
Managing Director of Treloar & Heisel
Financial Group at 800/300-2451 or
visit www.tandhfinancial.com. T
1. Source – Morningstar Asset Class Winners and
Losers 2015 as of 12/31/2014.
2. Source – Morningstar Asset Class Winners
and Losers 2015 as of 12/31/2014. Index
categories – Morningstar US Large Company
Index, Morningstar US Small Company
Index, Morningstar Develop Company Ex-US
Index, Morningstar Emerging Markets Index,
Morningstar Intermediate US Govt. Bond
Index, Morningstar US Corp Bond Index,
Barclays US High Yield Bond Index. Investors
cannot invest directly in an index.
Asset Class(2)
2014
Return
Annual Return
since 2000
Large US Stocks
13.60%
3.50%
Small US Stocks
6.90%
9.20%
Developed International Stocks
-3.90%
3.80%
Emerging Market Stocks
-0.80%
7.40%
Intermediate US Govt. Bonds
3.90%
5.70%
Intermediate US Corp Bonds
4.50%
5.70%
High Yield Bonds
2.50%
7.50%
Clearly, a portfolio consisting solely
of U.S. stocks would have been a
great investment in 2014 but would
have significantly underperformed
over the last 14 years. Unfortunately,
it’s impossible to predict which
investment will outperform in any
given year. That’s what makes portfolio
diversification such a compelling
strategy. Although a well-diversified
portfolio can’t guarantee a return or
protect you against loss, it can help
steady the ride through market cycles.
Asset allocation does
not guarantee a profit
or protect against loss
in declining markets.
There is no guarantee
that a diversified portfolio
will outperform a nondiversified portfolio or
that diversification among
asset classes will reduce
risk.
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Daniel M. Laskin, DDS, MS, Editor
EDITOR’S CORNER
Would You Lie to Help Your Patient?
A
n announcement by the
Departments of Justice and
Health and Human Services
in 2013 indicated that 89 medical
professionals had been charged with
fraudulently billing Medicare for
more than 223 million dollars by
upcoding, charging for services that
they had not provided, and falsifying
medical records. Few, if any would
defend such actions. Yet, a survey of
practicing physicians published in
2000 indicated that 39% admitted to
manipulating reimbursement rules
such as exaggerating the severity of
the patients’ condition, changing
the billing diagnosis, or reporting
signs and symptoms that the patients
did not have in order to help them
receive insurance coverage for needed
care. As oral and maxillofacial
surgeons, as well as patient advocates,
we often find ourselves faced with
similar altruistic situations ranging
from the patient wanting an excuse
for extended absence from work or
school to justification that a cosmetic
procedure is medically necessary. How
would you act in such situations?
An article published on Medscape in
2013 provides some interesting replies
that they received from physicians
in response to this question. One
answered, “Misrepresentation or
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exaggeration is sometimes the only
way to get things covered that I truly
feel are medically necessary for the
patient.” Another stated “I don’t feel
that this constitutes fraud because
I’m doing what is appropriate for the
patient, not something frivolous or
extravagant.” A third physician noted
that he exaggerates or even lies to get
his patients the best care. “The bottom
“Unfortunately, whether or not
to do such altruistic things
is not a moral or ethical
question—it can be fraud, which
is a felony!”
line for me is that I have to play games
with the insurance company to get the
best for my patient.” Unfortunately,
whether or not to do such altruistic
things is not a moral or ethical
question—it can be fraud, which is
a felony!
There are two main factors that
encourage some doctors to falsify
the information that they send to the
insurance carrier. The first one that
leads them to exaggerate the severity
of symptoms, change the billing
diagnosis, or report symptoms that the
patient does not have is their desire
to obtain a service that they believe is
best for a patient even though it is not
covered by the patient’s insurance. The
other, which has been termed “the
hassle factor,” involves the exorbitant
amount of time and low success rate
involved in the appeals process. The
only remaining alternatives are either
not to tell patients that there is a
better treatment available, or to tell
them there is a better treatment, but
that it is not available to them under
their insurance plan, neither of which
is a viable solution. To resolve this
dilemma will require both doctors
and insurance carriers to cooperate in
reasonable cost control while, at the
same time, assuring that cost is not
the determining factor in providing
evidence-based best treatments to
patients. T
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CODING
CORNER
T
he AAOMS Coding and
Reimbursement department
receives quite a few requests for
assistance with coding OMS fracture
repairs. This article will address the
different types of fracture repair, CPT
codes used to report fracture repairs,
how to report multiple fracture repairs,
and the modifiers that are needed to
report multiple fracture repairs.
To successfully code for a fracture
repair you will first need to understand
the difference between “Closed” and
“Open” treatment of the repair.
Closed treatment indicates that no
incisions are made to access, reduce,
stabilize or otherwise treat the
underlying fractured bony elements.
Closed treatment usually indicates use
of arch bars with interdental wiring,
with or without intermaxillary wiring,
a bonded splint, or acrylic splint. The
following codes are used to report
closed treatment of mandibular
fractures:
1440: CLOSED treatment of
mandibular or maxillary alveolar
ridge fractures
Example: The OMS bonds a splint
to stabilize a maxillary alveolar
fracture involving the anterior
maxilla
mandibular fracture, WITHOUT
manipulation
Example: The OMS utilizes
non-surgical management of a
minimally displaced condylar
fracture with close observation,
non-chew diet, etc.
mandibular fracture WITH
manipulation:
Example: the doctor manipulates
a displaced fracture for purposes
of reducing or stabilizing the
fracture, but then manages the
condition using non-surgical
modalities such as observation,
diet modification, etc.
mandibular fracture with
interdental fixation
Example: The OMS uses arch
bars and intermaxillary fixation to
treat a fracture of the left angle of
the mandible
Percutaneous treatment indicates that
an external fixation device is applied
through small skin incisions without
soft tissue dissection. There is only one
code for percutaneous treatment of a
mandibular fracture:
21452: PERCUTANEOUS
treatment of mandibular fracture
with external fixation
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Open treatment indicates than one
or more incisions are made to access,
reduce, stabilize, or otherwise treat the
underlying fractured bony elements.
Some of the open treatment codes
specify the type of stabilization/
fixation used. Unless otherwise
specified, the stabilization/ fixation
may be accomplished with interdental
wiring, bonded splints, acrylic splints,
fixation plates, etc.
21445: OPEN treatment of
mandibular or maxillary alveolar
ridge fractures
Example: The OMS makes an
incision to reduce a fracture
involving the anterior maxilla,
then bonds a splint to the teeth to
stabilize the fracture
mandibular fracture with external
fixation
Note: this code specifies that an
external fixation device is used to
stabilize and fix the fracture
mandibular fracture without
Example: The OMS makes
a mucosal or skin incision to
reduce a minimally displaced
fracture of the left body of the
mandible, and then places a bone
plate to stabilize the fracture. No
interdental fixation is used
mandibular fracture with
Example: The OMS makes a
mucosal or skin incision to reduce
a minimally displaced fracture
of the left body of the mandible,
and then places a bone plate to
stabilize the fracture. Interdental
fixation is used to help reduce and
align the fracture segments.
21465: OPEN Treatment of
mandibular condylar fracture
Example: The OMS makes a skin
incision to reduce a moderately
displaced fracture of the right
condylar neck of the mandible,
and then places a bone plate to
stabilize the fracture. Interdental
fixation is used to help reduce and
align the fracture segments.
complicated mandibular fracture
by multiple surgical approaches
including internal fixation,
interdental fixation and/or wiring
of splints
Example: The OMS treats a severely
comminuted fracture of the anterior
mandible with an acrylic splint and
open reduction and mini-plate fixation.
CODING TIPS:
Single Fracture. When reporting
treatment rendered for one fracture,
use the appropriate code that most
accurately ref lects the procedure
performed.
performed, the highest dollar value
code is listed as the primary procedure,
and then the subsequent procedures
are listed with the modifier -51
(multiple procedures). This lets the
insurance company know that two or
more procedures are being performed
on the same day. In some instances
the insurance company will apply a
multiple procedure payment formula
to the CPT codes that are linked to
the modifier -51. It is important to
remember that all the reported codes
must be “stand alone codes” that are
not inclusive of each other.
Multiple Fractures.
Using modifier -51(multiple
procedures): When treatment is
rendered for multiple fractures, and
separate, identifiable procedures are
Example: The OMS treats a
minimally displaced fracture of
the left body of the mandible with
open reduction and internal rigid
fixation. There is a minimally
displaced fracture of the right
condylar neck that is treated with
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arch bars and intermaxillary
fixation.
21461 and 21453-51
Using modifier -50 (bilateral
procedure): This modifier is used to
report identical procedures performed
at the same time on the matching right
and left anatomical areas. Most payers
prefer that the code is listed once with
the modifier -50 (bilateral procedure);
however there are payers that request
a two line submission. In this case the
code is listed twice with modifier -50
added to the second code entry.
Example: The OMS treats closed
reduction of left and right angles
fractures of the mandible with
intermaxillary fixation.
21453-50 (one line entry) OR
21453 and 21453-50 (two line
entries)
Using modifier -59(distinct procedure):
When treatment is rendered for
multiple fractures and separate,
identifiable procedures are performed,
the highest dollar value code is
listed as the primary procedure, and
then the subsequent procedures are
listed with the modifier -59 (distinct
procedure). Modifier -59 is used
to report a different procedure or
surgery ONLY when modifier -51
(multiple procedures) or -50 (bilateral
procedures) will not explain the
situation to the payer. Modifier -59
is used to identify surgical procedure
codes that are not normally reported
together but may be appropriate under
the circumstance. In order to report
-59, the surgeon must document that
he/she performed the second surgery
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at a different site, or used a separate
incision, and/or treated a separate
injury.
When reporting multiple fractures,
the -59 modifier is needed on
the second fracture repair code.
Appending the -59 modifier to the
second fracture repair code lets the
carrier know that the second fracture
repair is a separate procedure. If you
are reporting multiple fractures that
require interdental fixation, the -52
modifier (reduced services) should also
be appended to the second fracture
repair code. The fixation is only being
applied once and captured in the first
fracture procedure code reported.
Example: an OMS provides an
open treatment of a mandibular
fracture with interdental fixation
and a closed treatment of a
condylar fracture with interdental
fixation,
21462, 21453,-59, -52
CMS created four new modifiers
to curb the abuse of modifier -59
(Distinct Procedural Service). Each of
the new modifiers is based on a specific
aspect of the unbundled procedure –
when the procedures took place, the
anatomical locations where they were
performed, who performed the services
or what made the second service
unusual:
1. XE (Separate encounter, a service
that is distinct because it occurred
during a separate encounter).
2. XS (Separate structure, a service
that is distinct because it was
performed on a separate organ/
structure).
3. XP (Separate practitioner, a
service that is distinct because
it was performed by a different
practitioner).
4. XU (Unusual non-overlapping
service, the use of a service that is
distinct because it does not overlap
usual components of the main
service).
If one of these modifiers applies, it
should be used in place of modifier -59.
For more information on these new
modifiers visit the CMS Web site at
www.cms.gov.
CMS TIPS
CMS does not allow the bilateral
modifier with a number of mandibular
fracture codes and has also assigned
“1” Medically Unlikely Edit (MUE)
to many of these codes, which would
prevent an OMS from billing the same
procedure code with the modifier
50. The AAOMS advises two options
when billing multiple fractures to
Medicare and other carriers that may
follow Medicare’s guidelines:
1. code each mandibular fracture
separately with the modifier -59
to override the MUE (or one of
the new modifiers listed above) or
2. report the code once and append
the modifier -22 (increased
procedural service) to capture the
additional work required with the
two fracture sites.
Please note, documentation must support the
use of any modifier.
Note: The assignment of ICD-9-CM
fracture codes has no relationship to the
method of repair. For example, an open
repair (CPT code) of a fracture does not
automatically mean the diagnosis code should
represent an open fracture.
Q&A
Question: Our office recently began restoring fully
edentulous arches with a fixed hybrid prosthesis using
the “All-on-4”technique. How should we code for the
implants and the prosthesis?
Answer: A series of codes is required to properly report this
procedure. The implant placement is reported using D6010
– surgical placement of implant body: endosteal implant. If a
prefabricated abutment is also placed use D6056 to report that
component; for a custom abutment, use code D6057. The
prosthesis is reported using a code in the D6114-D6117 range
for complete or partial edentulous arch.
Some facilities are charging one fee and coordinating
payment after treatment. If this is being done or considered in
your office we recommend discussing the practice with your
attorney. The arrangement, however structured, should be
put in writing and it should be made very clear to the patient
which provider is billing for which service. If reporting
to a third party, the OMS should bill only for what he/she
performed.
The Time for In-Depth
Coding Education is NOW!
Are you prepared for ICD-10-CM implementation?
The last ICD-10-CM Coding Workshop before the code
set’s October 15 implementation date will be held September
30, 2015 in conjunction with the AAOMS Annual Meeting
in Washington, DC. The workshop can help you make the
transition to ICD-10-CM as seamless as possible. In this
course you will learn:
The newly revised Beyond the Basics Coding Workshop will
also be held at this location October 1-2, 2015. This dynamic
two-day workshop will:
• Explain key healthcare reimbursement issues, the
Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and fraud
and abuse;
• Show how to achieve compliance through appropriate
documentation for services provided (eg, use of E/M
guidelines);
• Teach how to follow guidelines for coding anesthesia,
applying associated modifiers and other coding trends;
• Analyze clinical case studies to code OMS-specific
procedures such as fractures and biopsies;
• Describe common coding and billing auditing
techniques currently used in healthcare; and
• Identify key elements of managed care contract
negotiations.
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provided to you in this article is intended for educational purposes only. In no event
shall AAOMS be liable for any decision made or action taken or not taken by you
or anyone else in reliance on the information contained in this article. For practice,
financial, accounting, legal or other professional advice, you need to consult your own
professional advisers.
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• How ICD-10-CM compares to ICD-9-CM
• How to assign accurate codes to OMS-related diagnoses
when ICD-10-CM takes effect in October
• How to apply the new coding guidelines to OMS
diagnostic code assignment
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HEALTH POLICY PERSPECTIVES
Managed Care Contracting
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egotiating a managed care
contract requires preparation,
collaboration, and
compromise. It is vitally important
that doctors fully understand exactly
what is included in their provider
contracts such as fee schedules
and termination clauses. AAOMS
encourages members to discuss their
particular situation with their practice
attorney, and to thoroughly review and
understand the contracts before signing
them. This article addresses some
not-so-obvious clauses that OMSs
should watch for in some managed care
contracts.
Non-Covered Services – Many
OMSs may have encountered
situations in which the payer indicated
they may only bill their patient the
contracted rate for services that are
deemed “non-covered.” This is
because some managed care contracts
contain clauses stating the OMS must
follow the payer’s fee schedule, even if
the procedure is considered a “noncovered service.” As a result of ADA
and state dental association lobbying
efforts, 35 states now prohibit a payer
from limiting the fee a dentist or OMS
may charge for a service unless the
service is covered under the insurer’s
plan or contract. If you practice in one
of the other 15 states, you may wish
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to address this issue in your contract
negotiations.
Prompt Payment – Despite the
existence of prompt payment laws
in almost every state, health care
providers and patients continue to
experience delays in reimbursement
from Managed Care Organizations
(MCOs). Some MCOs may engage in
a variety of tactics that result in delayed
reimbursement to the provider or
patient. They may, for example, request
additional documentation beyond
what was originally required for
submission, make the remark codes or
reasons for denial on the Explanation
of Benefits unclear or present them
in a non-standardized format causing
confusion on the part of the provider
and the patient, or claim they have no
record of receiving the claim. OMSs
can do their part by ensuring they
submit “clean claims,” ie, reporting
proper NPI numbers, using correct
place of service codes and modifiers
(when applicable), reporting correct
CPT®, CDT® and ICD-9 codes, and
making sure that claims are clear and
legible. The AAOMS encourages all
its members to be familiar with their
state’s prompt-payment law, and any
prompt-payment language within their
MCO contracts.
Recoupment – Is it legal for
insurance carriers to request refunds?
The answer is “Yes.” Insurance carriers
can conduct retrospective audits and
frequently do. Retrospective audits are
mechanisms used by insurance carriers
to detect fraudulent billing behavior
and to recoup costs associated with
administrative oversights. Carriers may
also conduct retrospective audits if they
have “red f lagged” a doctor because of
what they believe is over-utilization of
certain procedures or modifiers. Over
30 states have laws specifying the time
frame in which insurers can detect and
recoup overpayments. Medicare has
extended the statute of limitations for
recovering overpayments from 3 years
to 5 years.
Carrier Fees – All doctors entering
into a contract with a MCO should
be aware of the fee schedule for all
procedures they perform. Determine
if the contract provides enough
information regarding what will be
reimbursed for the services provided
as well as the methodology for
determining reimbursement (UCR, a
percentage of Medicare or Medicaid,
or some other formula). Insist that
the MCO provide, at the least, the
fee schedule for the most commonly
billed procedures. Also be aware of the
MCO’s appeals process in the event a
claim is denied.
All-Products Clause – “All product
clauses” typically state that if the doctor
participates in a particular plan offered
by the MCO, then the doctor must
participate in all of the MCO’s health
plans. As patients who are insured
through state marketplaces present to
your practice, keep in mind that your
current managed care contracts may
automatically make you a participating
provider within the marketplace plan
if an “all products clause” is in your
contract. Be aware that coverage and
fee schedules may differ from one plan
to the next. At present, only 10 states
prohibit “all products clauses” from
being written into provider contracts.
Silent and Rental Network
PPO’s – Many doctors may have
unknowingly signed a contract with
a rental network PPO, which allows
multiple payers to access its network’s
lowest contracted discount rates. In
doing so they may also unknowingly
have agreed to accept discounted
rates with “affiliated” plans or
networks. This is why it is important
to thoroughly review MCO contracts
for the possibility of silent PPO and
rental network activity. Providers
unknowingly involved with silent
PPOs and rental networks often receive
discounted reimbursement they never
intentionally agreed to instead of
typically higher in or out-of network
fees they had expected.
Contract Termination – Be aware
of the provisions for terminating
the contract and of the rights and
obligations of both parties. Is the
contract renegotiated annually or does
it automatically renew.
Reviewing and understanding a
managed care contract before signing
is vitally important to ensure you
receive proper reimbursement for the
services you perform. For additional
information, visit the AAOMS Web
site for a number of coding and
billing articles and resources as well
as registration details for the AAOMS
Coding and Billing Courses, which
address all of these issues and more.
AAOMS members may also be
interested in purchasing the AAOMS
Insurance and Reimbursement Manual
through the AAOMS E-Store. ADA
members may also be interested in the
ADA’s model contract language on the
ADA’s Web site, and AMA members
can visit the AMA Private Sector
Advocacy Web site for their resources.
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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MATTERS
All About HIPAA
Question: Why should my
practice undergo a HIPAA risk
assessment?
Answer: A risk assessment is required
by the US Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) under HIPAA
Security Rule § 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A).
HIPAA mandates that organizations
review the systems they have in place
to protect information security—this
includes technical, administrative
and physical safeguards. Any covered
entity handling health information
is required to follow this rule, and a
risk assessment helps ensure the entity
is compliant. It also identifies where
protected health information (PHI)
could be at risk. The Security Rule
is also a requirement for providers
who participate in the Electronic
Health Record Incentive Program. In 2014, HHS released a security risk
assessment (SRA) tool to assist smaller
offices. For more information about
security risk assessments, see this issue’s
Practice Management Notes and visit
http://www.healthit.gov/providersprofessionals/security-risk-assessment.
Question: What is the PCI Data
Security Standard?
Answer: PCI stands for Payment Card
Industry. Any entity that accepts
electronic payments, and transmits or
stores cardholder data must comply
with the PCI data security standard
(DSS). The PCI DSS effectively
restricts access to cardholder data in
order to minimize the risk of theft.
While HIPAA has its own guidelines
on data security with which doctors
must comply, PCI DSS compliance
is considered more rigorous. Failure
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to be PCI compliant, in addition to
increasing the risk of a data breach,
could result in significant fees from
merchant banks and even loss of the
ability to process credit cards.
To become PCI compliant you must,
at a minimum, complete an annual
Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ).
In addition, you must perform a scan
of your IP address every quarter to
insure it is not under attack. Often
your credit card processor will charge
you additional fees if you have not
provided documentation that you are
PCI compliant. For more information
about PCI and compliance, visit https:
//www.pcisecuritystandards.org/.
Question: What is a Business
Associate (BA) and why should
I execute Business Associate
Agreements?
Answer: HHS defines a Business
Associate as “a person or entity
that performs certain functions
or activities that involve the use
or disclosure of protected health
information on behalf of, or provides
services to, a covered entity.” The
HIPAA Privacy Rule requires that
any business associates must assure,
in writing, that they will safeguard
any protected health information
they receive or create on behalf of
the covered entity, eg, your practice. For example, a business associate of
an OMS practice may perform data
analysis, claims processing, billing,
practice management, etc. In doing
so, they may access patient PHI. For
this reason, a contract or agreement
must exist between the business
associate and the practice to ensure
the business associate is properly
protecting patient information. The
business associate must also help the
practice comply with the practice’s
duties as mandated by the Privacy
Rule. For more information on who
is a business associate, what must be
included in the business associate
contracts and additional Privacy Rule
information, visit the HHS Web page
at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/
hipaa/understanding/coveredentities/
businessassociates.html.
Question: What are the HIPAA
data backup requirements?
Answer: The HIPAA Security Rule
protects individual electronic personal
health information created, received,
used or maintained by a covered entity,
eg, an OMS practice. Administrative,
physical, and technical safeguards for this
information are required by the Security
Rule. A data backup plan that establishes
and implements procedures to create
and maintain retrievable exact copies of
electronic protected health information
is required. A disaster recovery plan that
establishes procedures to restore any
loss of data is also required. In addition,
a backup copy of data must be stored
in a separate location to ensure data is
properly secured.
Question: Who enforces the
HIPAA Privacy and Security
Rules and what are the fines for
non-compliance?
Answer: The Rules are enforced by
the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). The
fines range from $100 to $50,000 per
violation, and up to $1.5M annually
if the practice knowingly neglects to
correct a HIPAA violation. T
MEMBERSHIP
MINUTE
Important Membership Reminders
C
andidates seeking election
to provisional or active
fellowship and membership
status in the association must
meet their respective application
requirements by July 31. If you are
unsure of your application status,
please e-mail membership@aaoms.org
for more information.
Current fellows and members who
last completed an office anesthesia
evaluation (OAE) in 2009, are due
for recertification. Please contact
your state society for information
on scheduling your next evaluation.
If you are grandfathered from state
society membership and the OMS
society in your state is unable to
evaluate you, please contact Mr. Kyle
Smith in the AAOMS Department
of Professional Affairs for assistance
at 847/233-4330. Members who
are due for evaluation were sent
letters in December and again in
March. Information regarding
exemption from the requirement
was also included. Please note that
eligibility for exemption, including
reconfirmation of faculty-only status,
your
clinical
skills
your
goals
your
future
AAOMS Allied Staff Membership
Benefits OMS Staff and the Practice
AAOMS Allied Staff Membership has something to enhance
the knowledge and skills of every staff member in the practice
and is a bargain at just $40*!
• Reimbursement staff have first-hand access to coding and
billing advice that can reduce claim errors.
• Practice managers learn the latest management strategies
to help them excel in their many roles in the practice.
• Clinical staff education includes anesthesia courses and
protocols for managing office emergencies.
• Allied Staff Members receive direct online access to
AAOMS Today and other important publications and
communications.
• The exclusive AAOMS Allied Staff Member Group on LinkedIn
offers the opportunity to network with colleagues from OMS
practices across the country.
• Participation in the AAOMS Career Line, the official job
board of the AAOMS.
must be reconfirmed every five years,
in accordance with the AAOMS
OAE program cycle. Confirmation
of successful completion of the reevaluation is due to the AAOMS
Membership Department no later
than July 31. Noncompliance with
the Office Anesthesia Evaluation
Program will result in cancellation
of your AAOMS membership.
Questions regarding your membership
status should be referred to the
AAOMS Membership Department at
membership@aaoms.org or by calling
800/822-6637. T
Allied Staff Members receive discounted registration rates on
the many programs available through AAOMS. More than 1,000
Allied Staff Members are already taking advantage of the
benefits of AAOMS membership. Join today!
*Applications received January 1 to September 30, pay $40 for membership
through the end of the calendar year. Applications received October 1 to
December 31, pay $55 for membership through the following calendar year.
These rates apply only to new applicants. To reinstate a lapsed membership,
please contact membership@aaoms.org or call 800/822-6637, ext.4381.
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NAMES IN
THE NEWS
Invited lecturers at the 25th Annual Daniel E. Waite
Lectureship. Left to right, front row: Drs. Jonathan Fillmore,
Daniel Waite, Elisabeth Peterson, Reda Taleb, Jim Swift, Tom
MacKenzie. Middle row: Drs. Peter Larsen, William Nelson,
Leon Assael, Harold Tu. Back row: Drs. James Van Ess,
Martin J. Koop, Lance Svoboda, Kevin Arce, Michael Downie.
DR. GUTTENBERG RECEIVES CAPEN AWARD
Steven Guttenberg, DDS, MD, Washington, DC,
received the University of Buffalo Alumni Association’s
highest honor, the Samuel P. Capen Award, in March
2015.
Dr. Guttenberg is a past recipient of the District of
Columbia Dental Society’s prestigious Sterling V. Mead
Award. He is a senior attending surgeon and teaching
staff member at the Washington Hospital Center. He
also is a diplomate of the International Congress of Oral
Implantologists and immediate past president of the
American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
DR. LEWIS RECEIVES MUNCHMEYER AWARD
Jeffrey S. Lewis, MD, DMD, is the recipient of the
2015 Louis Munchmeyer Award for Excellence at
the Cayuga Medical Center Medical Staff Annual
Meeting. The award honors those whose practices
emulate Dr. Munchmeyer’s principles of excellence of
care for patients, concern for patient quality of life, and
community involvement.
Dr. Lewis is chairman of the Department of Dentistry
and Oral Surgery at Cayuga Medical Center, as well as
the founder and director of the Cayuga Medical Center
Cleft Palate and Facial Deformities Team and Clinic.
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THE 25TH ANNUAL DANIEL E. WAITE
LECTURESHIP
The 25th Annual Daniel E. Waite Lectureship was held on
Friday and Saturday, March 27-28, 2015 on the campus of the
University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. The guest of honor,
Dr. Daniel E. Waite, as well as his son, Dr. Peter Waite and
his granddaughter, Dr. Elisabeth Peterson, three generations
of oral and maxillofacial surgeons, gave presentations at the
event. The Minnesota Society of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeons, The Mayo Clinic Division of OMS and the
University of Minnesota Division of OMS hosted the event.
Residents from Gundersen Health System, the Mayo Clinic
and the University of Minnesota gave presentations on the
first day of the meeting. The invited lecturers were:
Dr. Daniel E. Waite
Guest of Honor and Presenter
Dr. Peter Waite
Professor, OMS, University
of Alabama
Dr. Elisabeth Peterson
Private Practice, OMS
Dr. William Nelson
President, AAOMS
Dr. Peter Larsen
Professor, OMS, Ohio State
University
President ABOMS
Dr. Harold Tu
Professor and Division
Director, OMS
University of Minnesota
Dr. Leon Assael
Professor OMS and Dean
University of Minnesota
Dr. R. Bruce MacIntosh
Private Practice OMS, and
First Daniel E. Waite Lecturer
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CLASSIFIEDS
Faculty Positions
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA:
The Department of OMS at
Howard University College of
Dentistry is seeking applications
for a full-time tenure track or
clinical track position at the
assistant/associate professor
level. The applicant must have
a DDS/DMD recognized
by the Council on Dental
Education of the American
Dental Association and must
have successfully completed
advanced training in oral
and maxillofacial surgery
at an accredited institution.
Applicants must be eligible
for licensure in the District
of Columbia. Applicants
must be board certified by
the American Board of Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgery
or be a candidate for board
certification. Responsibilities
include didactic and clinical
teaching in the predoctoral
and postdoctoral program with
some teaching responsibility
for residents of the AEGD,
GPR and pediatric programs.
Independent research and
scholarly activity are expected
and collaboration with other
faculty in both research
and teaching is strongly
encouraged. Academic rank
and salary are commensurate
with experience and
qualifications. Send a letter of
inquiry, curriculum vitae and
names of three references to
Dr. Andrea Bonnick, DDS,
program director, Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery Training
Program, Howard University
Hospital, 2041 Georgia Ave.,
Suite 2066, Washington,
DC 20060. Upon offer of
employment, successful
applicants for this position must
undergo a national background
check and pre-employment
drug screen as required by
Howard University.
Reply to a classified ad in the following manner:
AAOMS Classified Box
9700 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018-5701
May/June 2015
Howard University is an
equal opportunity employer
and strongly encourages
applications from minorities
and women.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA:
Howard University Hospital
College of Dentistry is
actively recruiting a director
of residency training in the
Department of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery at
Howard University College
of Dentistry. This position
is at the assistant or associate
professor level. Candidates must
have a DMD/DDS degree, be
a diplomate of the American
Board of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery and be eligible for
licensure in the District
of Columbia. The college
is affiliated with Howard
University Hospital, one of the
three Level 1 trauma centers in
the diverse and metropolitan
city of Washington, DC. This
position offers the opportunity
to develop a diverse and
challenging academic oral
curriculum, mentor residents
and dental students and
participate in professional
collaboration and leadership
development activities.
Flexibility and commitment
to program goals, office staff
and faculty management, and
high standards of ethical and
professional conduct will be
necessary characteristics of the
right candidate. Salary and
rank are commensurate with
experience. Please send a letter
of inquiry, curriculum vitae,
and names of three references
to Dr. Leo Rouse, dean,
Howard University College
of Dentistry, 600 W. Street,
Washington, DC 20001. Upon
offer of employment, successful
applicants for this position must
undergo a national background
check and pre-employment
drug screen as required
by Howard University.
Howard University is an
equal opportunity employer
and strongly encourages
applications from minorities
and women.
FLORIDA:
The Department of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery at Nova
Southeastern University,
College of Dental Medicine,
located in Ft. Lauderdale,
FL, is seeking applications for
a full-time faculty position
at the assistant/associate
professor level. The applicants
must have a DDS/DMD
recognized by the Council
on Dental Education of the
ADA or equivalent, and must
Applicants must be board
certified by the American
Surgery or active candidates
for board certification.
Responsibilities included
supervision of residents at two
Level 1 adult and pediatric
trauma centers, didactic
education and clinical teaching
of residents in both clinic and
hospital settings, patient care
and the pursuit of scholarly
activities. The opportunity
exists for participation in
continuing education and
intramural faculty practice.
Academic rank and salary
will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
Interested individuals must
submit electronic applications
at www.nsujobs.com. Refer
to position #996528. E-mail
inquiries regarding this positon
to Dr. Steven Kaltman,
chair, Department of Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgery at
skaltman@nova.edu.
GEORGIA:
The Division of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery at the
Emory University School of
Medicine, is seeking applicants
for a full-time faculty position
at the assistant or associate
professor level. The applicants
must have a DDS/DMD
recognized by the Council
American Dental Association
or equivalent, and must
An MD is desirable as is
fellowship training in oncology
and microvascular surgery.
for licensure in Georgia.
Applicants must be board
Surgery or candidates for board
certification. Responsibilities
will include supervision of
residents at Grady Memorial
Hospital, a Level I Trauma
Center, and at the Emory
Healthcare faculty practice.
Pursuit of scholarly activities
will also be required. Salary
and academic rank are to
be commensurate with
experience and qualifications.
Please send a letter of intent,
curriculum vitae, and the
names of three references to:
Steven Roser, DMD, MD,
FACS, chief, Division of Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgery,
Department of Surgery,
Emory University School
of Medicine, 1365 Clifton
Road NE, Building B, Suite
2300, Atlanta, Georgia 30322.
Applications will be accepted
until the position is filled.
Emory University is an equal
opportunity employer and
encourages applications from
minorities and women.
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CLASSIFIEDS
May/June 2015 (continued)
ILLINOIS-CHICAGO:
ILLINOIS:
The Department of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery in the
College of Dentistry at the
University of Illinois at Chicago
is seeking applications for a
full-time, 12-month, tenuretrack, faculty position at the
rank of assistant professor or
higher. Salary and rank will be
commensurate with experience.
Applicants must be boardcertified/active candidates
for certification and have a
DDS or DMD degree from a
CODA-accredited institution,
preferably also an MD degree,
and be eligible for licensure in
Illinois. Completion of a fullscope oral and maxillofacial
surgery residency program,
with additional fellowship
training, and advanced research
experience are desirable.
Responsibilities include resident
and dental student training and
education, participation in an
intramural practice, professional
service, and scholarly activity,
including basic and clinical
research. For full consideration,
applicants should submit a letter
of intent, a current curriculum
vitae, and the names of three
professional references to
http://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/
job-details?jobID=26920.
Inquiries regarding this position
may be addressed to: Michael
Miloro, DMD, MD, Search
Committee chairperson,
University of Illinois at
Chicago, Department of Oral
College of Dentistry MC 835,
801 S. Paulina St., Chicago,
IL 60612, Phone: 312/9961052, e-mail: mmiloro@uic.
edu. The University of Illinois
is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer. The
College encourages applications
from minorities, women, and
persons with disabilities.
Southern Illinois University
School of Dental Medicine
is seeking applications for a
full-time tenure or clinicaltrack position at the assistant/
associate professor level in
the Department of Applied
Dental Medicine, section
of oral and maxillofacial
surgery. Responsibilities
include didactic and clinical
teaching in the predoctoral
program, with some teaching
responsibilities for residents
in the AEGD, periodontics
and implant programs, and
service to the university. For
tenure-track appointments,
independent research and
scholarly activity are also
expected. Collaboration
with other faculty, both in
research and teaching, is
strongly encouraged. A DMD/
DDS degree or equivalent,
completed accredited oral and
maxillofacial surgery residency,
board certification or active
candidate for certification are
required. Previous teaching
experience and/or a record
of research accomplishment
through publication and
external funding are desirable.
for licensure in Illinois.
Academic rank and salary are
commensurate with experience
and qualifications. Opportunity
for extramural private practice
is available. SIU/SDM’s
suburban campus is located
in the St. Louis metropolitan
area. Send a letter of intent,
curriculum vitae, and three
letters of reference to Dr.
Bruce Rotter, dean, Southern
Illinois University, School of
Dental Medicine, 2800 College
Avenue, Alton, Illinois 62002.
For further information,
contact Dr. Dwight McLeod,
chair, at dmcleod@siue.
edu. Review of applications
will begin immediately and
continue until the position is
filled. SIU/SDM is an EOE/
AA employer committed to
diversity in education and
employment. SIU/SDM is a
state university – benefits under
state-sponsored plans may not
be available to holders of F-1 or
J-1 visas.
INDIANA:
The Indiana University
School of Dentistry seeks a
visionary academic leader to
serve as the chair of the Oral
Department. The school of
dentistry is the only dental
school in the Hoosier state and
educated 80% of the dentists
practicing in Indiana. During
the 2013-2014 academic year,
682 students are pursuing
degree and/or certificate
programs in dental assisting,
dental hygiene, dentistry,
graduate dentistry, and hospital
residencies. It is situated at
Indiana University-Purdue
University Indianapolis
(IUPUI), one of eight campuses
in the IU system. IUPUI
shares its location with the
world-renowned IU School of
Medicine and clinical partner
IU Health. Many of the dental
school’s faculty members have
established strong collaborative
ties with physicians and other
scientists in the medical center
facilities. The successful
candidate should have academic
leadership experience, a national
reputation in the discipline
surgery, documented success
in leading strategic initiatives
and demonstrate a record of
scholarship and research in oral
and maxillofacial surgery. To
learn more about the position
visit: http://www.iupui.
edu/~oeo/academicjobs/
IN-DENT14010htm.HTM.
Applicants should send materials
to dsexecaf@iupui.edu with
the subject line #IN-DENT
14010 to apply. Please include
one PDF containing the
following: (1) a short letter of
interest noting key leadership
experiences and/or approaches
and (2) a curriculum vitae.
Indiana University is an equal
opportunity and affirmative
action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive
consideration for employment
without regard to race, color,
ethnicity, religion, age, sex,
sexual orientation or identity,
national origin, disability status,
or protected veteran status.
LOUISIANA-NEW ORLEANS:
The Department of Oral
Louisiana State University
Health Sciences Center in New
Orleans is seeking applicants
for two full-time positions
at the assistant or associate
professor level. Responsibilities
will include education of
undergraduates and residents
as well as research in this very
busy and expanding program.
The faculty participates in a
faculty practice supported by
the LSU Healthcare Network.
The program is an integrated
6-year residency that currently
has 32 residents, 9 full-time
faculty, and 16 part-time faculty
working in both New Orleans
and Baton Rouge. The facilities
are state-of-the art with a new
1.5 million square foot Level
1 trauma center hospital in
New Orleans and a progressive
private partner hospital in Baton
Rouge. The current staff boasts
6 fellowship-trained faculty
who practice the fullest scope of
OMS. Minimum qualifications
include a DDS/DMD and MD
degrees from accredited US or
Canadian schools, completed
residency training in oral and
maxillofacial surgery from
an accredited program, and
ABOMS certification or active
candidacy for certification.
Applicants should also be
eligible for licensure in
Louisiana. Competitive salary
with benefits and academic
rank are commensurate with
experience and qualifications.
Applicants should submit via
e-mail a letter of intent and
current curriculum vitae to
John P. Neary, MD, DDS,
FACS, Department of OMS,
LSUHSC-New Orleans to
e-mail: majaco2@lsuhsc.
edu. LSUHSC is an EEO/AA
employer for females, minorities,
individuals with disabilities and
protected veterans (Job #930).
MASSACHUSETTS:
Massachusetts General Hospital
and Harvard School of Dental
Medicine is seeking an oral and
maxillofacial surgeon board
certified or active candidate
for board certification to
augment the department’s
clinical, educational and
research programs. In addition
to practicing the full-scope
surgery, candidates must have
an interest and expertise in
temporomandibular joint
surgery and reconstruction.
The department has an active
division of oral and maxillofacial
pain. Academic rank and
salary will be commensurate
with the candidate’s CV.
Massachusetts General Hospital
is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer. We
place a strong emphasis on the
values of equality, diversity
and compassion. Interested
candidates should send a letter
of interest, curriculum vitae and
two letters of recommendation
to: Leonard B. Kaban, DMD,
MD, chief, Department of Oral
Massachusetts General Hospital,
55 Fruit Street, Warren 1201,
Boston, MA 02114. E-mail:
lkaban@partners.org.
MASSACHUSETTS:
at the Boston University
Henry M. Goldman School
of Dental Medicine and
Boston University Medical
Center invites applications for
a full-time faculty position
to augment its Oncological
Surgery services. This position
requires graduation in oral and
maxillofacial surgery from an
ADA-accredited program and
formal, fellowship training in
oncological and microvascular
surgery. Applicants must be
eligible for independent, full
medical and/or dental licensure
in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts and be board
certified or active candidates
for certification. The
department has an expanded
scope training program and
enrolls four residents per
year. Responsibilities will
include resident and dental
student education, scholarly
activity, and participation in
the intramural faculty practice.
Multiple opportunities for
research are readily available
on campus. A competitive
salary and generous benefits
package, commensurate with
experience and qualifications
is available. Interested
candidates should submit a
letter of interest including
career goals, curriculum
vitae, and three professional
reference letters to: Pushkar
Mehra, DMD, chairman, Oral
100 E. Newton Street, Suite
G-407, Boston , MA 02118,
or e-mail: pmehra @bu.edu.
Boston University is an equal
opportunity employer and
encourages applications from
minorities and women.
NEW YORK:
The Columbia University
College of Dental Medicine
invites applications for a fulltime clinical track faculty
position at the assistant
professor/associate professor
level and as director, Oral
Clinic Director within the
Section of Hospital Dentistry.
The position is available
immediately. Reporting to
the chair, Section of Hospital
Dentistry and director, Division
of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery, the incumbent’s
responsibilities will include, but
are not limited to: didactic and
clinical teaching in the oral and
maxillofacial surgery clinic;
scheduling and supervision of
attending’s, residents, dental
students, and staff in the oral
clinic; active participation in
scholarly research. Requirements
include a DDS degree from an
ADA-accredited dental school,
completion of an accredited
oral and maxillofacial surgery
training program, eligibility
for licensure in New York,
and American Board of Oral
certification or an active
candidate for certification.
Academic rank and salary
are commensurate with
For more information and
to apply for this position,
please visit the following
link: academicjobs.
columbia.edu/applicants/
Central?quickFind=60788.
Columbia University is an equal
opportunity and affirmative
action employer.
OHIO:
The University of Cincinnati
is currently seeking an oral
and maxillofacial surgeon
for a full-time non-tenure
track position. Responsible
for clinical, research and
teaching activities of oral and
maxillofacial surgery residents.
Patient care responsibilities
include diagnosis of problems
of the oral and maxillofacial
regions and performing
surgery for maxillofacial
trauma, orthognathic surgery,
TMJ disorders, dental
implants, pathology of the
jaws, ambulatory anesthesia
and dentoalveolar surgery.
Plan, direct and coordinate
research activities. Participate
in operating room and ward
teaching, and advise, train
and direct activities of surgical
trainees and medical students.
Minimum qualifications:
DDS or DMD; completion
of a four-year CODAaccredited residency in oral and
maxillofacial surgery, board
certification by the American
Surgery by time of appointment;
licensure by Ohio Dental
Board by time of appointment.
Apply online at www.jobsatuc.
com. Review of CVs will
commence upon application.
For additional information,
contact Robert Marciani, MD,
professor and division director,
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,
Department of Surgery, Attn:
Julie Valente, University of
Cincinnati College of Medicine,
231 Albert Sabin Way, P.O.
Box 670558, Cincinnati, Ohio
45267-0558. The University
of Cincinnati is an affirmative
action//equal opportunity
employer.
PENNSYLVANIAPHILADELPHIA:
The University of Pennsylvania
School of Dental Medicine in
the Department of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery and
Pharmacology is seeking an
oral and maxillofacial surgeon
board certified or an active
candidate for board certification
for a full-time position on the
clinician educator track at the
assistant or associate professor
level. The position will be a joint
recruitment by the University
of Pennsylvania, School of
Dental Medicine and by the
Philadelphia Veterans Affairs
Medical Center. The successful
applicant will have experience
in the full-scope of oral and
maxillofacial surgery. Fellowship
or training in surgical oncology,
microvascular f lap and
craniofacial reconstruction is
an advantage. Responsibilities
include surgical patient
care as well as instruction
and supervision of dental
students and surgery residents.
Participation in clinical and/or
basic science research in topics
related to oral and maxillofacial
surgery is expected. Applicants
must have a current unrestricted
MD and DMD/DDS license to
practice medicine/dentistry in a
state, territory or commonwealth
of the Unites States or in the
District of Columbia. Candidates
must be US citizens and
proficient in spoken and written
English. For further information
regarding the above position,
contact: Anh D. Le, DDS, PhD,
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professor and chair, Department
Surgery, Penn Medicine,
3400 Spruce Street/5 White,
Philadelphia, PA 19104 or
e-mail: jennifer.ramirez@uphs.
upenn.edu. Applicants must
apply at PENN: http://pa443.
peopleadmin.com/applicants/
Central?quickFind=51212;
for their application to be
considered. The University
of Pennsylvania and the
PVAMC are equal opportunity,
affirmative action employers.
TENNESSEE:
The University of Tennessee
Health Science Center is
seeking applicants for a tenure
track position at the rank of
assistant/associate professor
in the department of oral and
maxillofacial surgery. This
position entails responsibilities
in both predoctoral and
postdoctoral programs of the
department. Primary duties
include teaching, research
and patient care. Intramural
practice opportunities are
available. Qualifications include
a DDS or DMD degree from
an ADA-accredited program.
The candidate must be board
Surgery or an active candidate
for certification and must
be committed to obtaining
a Tennessee dental license.
Salary and academic rank are
commensurate with experience
and qualifications. Applicants
should submit curriculum
vitae and two letters of
recommendation to: Dr. Larry
Weeda, chairman, Department
Surgery, 875 Union Ave.,
Memphis, TN 38163.
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TEXAS-HOUSTON:
The University of Texas Health
Science Center at Houston
- School of Dentistry invites
applicants for one full-time (1.0
FTE) funded, non-tenured,
clinical educator position at
the assistant/associate professor
level in the Department of Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Predoctoral educational
experience is highly desirable.
Responsibilities will include
supervision of students and
residents in both clinic and
hospital settings. Participation
in the department’s intramural
practice and pursuit of
scholarly activities is strongly
encouraged. The applicant
must have a dental degree
recognized by the Commission
American Dental Association,
or equivalent, and must
advanced training in oral and
maxillofacial surgery at an
accredited institution. A current
license to practice dentistry
or be eligible for licensure in
Texas, and board certification
or an active candidate for
board certification in oral
and maxillofacial surgery are
required. Academic rank and
salary are commensurate with
The UTHSC at Houston is an
equal opportunity employer,
M/F/V/D and a non-smoking
environment. Women,
minorities, veterans and disabled
are encouraged to apply. This is
a security-sensitive position and
subject to Texas Education Code
#51.215. A background check
will be required for the final
candidate. Please submit letters
of application, curriculum vitae
and three letters of references
to the UTHSC at Houston
online job application site at:
jobs.uth.tmc.edu/applicants/
Central?quickFind=93461.
Requisiton #131290, Dr.
James Wilson, vice chairman,
Faculty Search Committee,
The University of Texas Health
Science Center at HoustonSchool of Dentistry, 7500
Cambridge St., Suite 6510,
Houston, TX 77054.
Maxillofacial Surgery, 840 N.
87th Street, Milwaukee, WI
53226. For additional inquiries,
contact Steven Sewall, DDS at
ssewall@mcw.edu or 414/8055781.
WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE:
WISCONSIN:
The Medical College
of Wisconsin is seeking
applications for two oral and
maxillofacial surgery faculty
positions at the assistant
or associate /full professor
levels. These positions offer
integration of a vibrant
OMS practice with teaching
responsibilities in a wellrespected, accredited residency
training program. MCW is a
private academic institution
dedicated to leadership and
excellence in accordance with
superior education, research,
and patient care. The OMFS
practice encompasses the
full-scope of the specialty
and is a tertiary care center
serving both adult and pediatric
populations. Our affiliations
include Froedtert Hospital
and Children’s Hospital of
Wisconsin, both Level 1 trauma
centers and the Zablocki
Veterans Administration
Hospital. Responsibilities
include didactic/clinical
teaching and supervision
of residents in the oral and
maxillofacial surgery program,
providing direct patient care
as part of the faculty practice,
including on-call coverage, and
shared responsibility for staffing
the VA hospital’s OMFS
service. Applicants must have
completed advanced training
in oral and maxillofacial
surgery at a Commission
of Dental Accreditation
(CODA) accredited program.
The applicant must be
candidate for certification by
the American Board of Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgery and
hold a current state license
within the United States.
Please submit a letter of intent,
CV and the names of three
professional references to:
Steven Sewall, DDS, Oral and
Gundersen Health System,
based in La Crosse, WI is
recruiting for an oral and
maxillofacial surgeon. The
successful candidate will be
board certified or actively
seeking board certification.
Applicant will have a Wisconsin
and Minnesota dental license
or be eligible to obtain one.
The candidate will join a busy
clinical practice with teaching
responsibilities in our fully
accredited OMS residency
program. We seek a champion
in innovation with the ability
to extensively collaborate with
others. We offer state-of-the-art
equipment, highly trained staff,
and outstanding compensation
potential in our physician-led
health system. The Dental
Specialties Department is
composed of a tem of dental
specialists in orthodontics,
oral and maxillofacial surgery,
endodontics, periodontics,
prosthodontics and pediatric
dentistry. Our teams work
collaboratively within and
across clinical departments
to provide excellent care and
high quality treatment to meet
our patient needs. We have
recently expanded our services
with two new clinics and a
third is in the planning phase.
Gundersen Health Systems is
a physician led, multispecialty
health system that employs
nearly 750 medical, dental
specialty and associate staff
based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Our service to the area includes
over 20 regional clinics
throughout southwestern
Wisconsin, southwestern
Minnesota, and northeastern
Iowa. LaCrosse has an area
population of nearly 100,000,
and is unequaled for its natural
beauty in the upper Mississippi
River Valley and bluffs region.
Contact John Nevala, manager,
Physician Support Services
at 608/775-4224 or e-mail:
jpnevala@gundersenhealth.
org, GundersenHealth.org/
MedCareers.
Fellowship
Non-Coda
Accredited
FLORIDA:
A fellowship in cleft and
craniofacial surgery is available
at the Florida Craniofacial
Institute. We are now taking
applications for July 2016. This
one-year fellowship is in a
private practice environment
in Tampa, Florida and the
focus is congenital craniofacial
anomalies. The primary goal
of the practice’s cleft lip/palate
and craniofacial fellowship
is to educate and provide
additional surgical training in
the management and treatment
of patients with craniofacial
and/or facial differences. The
fellow will work in conjunction
with the cleft lip/palate and
craniofacial team and will gain
comprehensive experience and
instruction in team-focused
treatment information on the
Florida Craniofacial Institute,
visit www.f loridacranio.com.
Please e-mail CV to admin@
f lcranio.com.
MARYLAND/DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA:
A one-year postgraduate
fellowship in orthognathic
surgery is offered to recent
graduates of accredited OMS
programs. The fellowship is
sponsored by: Posnick Center
for Facial Plastic Surgery. If
accepted, the fellow will be
required to obtain an active
medical or dental license in
the State of Maryland and the
District of Columbia. A clinical
appointment in the Department
of Otolaryngology/Head and
Neck Surgery at Georgetown
University Hospital will be
obtained. The philosophy of
the fellowship is to enhance
skills in: facial esthetic analysis;
assessment of head and neck
functions, including the upper
airway; the patient-doctor
relationship; and surgical skills.
Clinical activities primarily
revolve around the evaluation
and treatment of dentofacial
deformities, the airway,
and secondary cleft lip and
palate issues. Each patient is
followed through their initial
consultation, further evaluation,
collaborative treatment,
immediate preoperative workup,
operation, postoperative care
and long-term follow-up. The
fellow will be Dr. Posnick’s
right-hand person, evaluating
and managing the patient
through all phases of care. There
will be an opportunity for
clinical research and publication
of papers. A salary allowance
is provided. Send inquiries to
Jeffrey C. Posnick, DMD, MD,
e-mail: jposnick@drposnick.
com or phone: 301/986-9475.
MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS:
Oral and maxillofacial
fellowship 2016-2017.
Sponsored by: The Oral Facial
Surgery Institute (www.
ofsinstitute.com). Accredited
by: Department of Graduate
Medical Education at Mercy.
This advanced accredited
opportunity is a year of hospitalbased oral and maxillofacial
surgery centered at Mercy,
a Level 1 trauma center in
suburban St. Louis. This
intensive fellowship program
will focus on facial cosmetic,
reconstructive, orthognathic,
and TMJ surgery, facial
trauma and complex dental
implantology. Candidates must
have completed an approved
OMS residency. Missouri dental
and/or medical licensure is
required. Salary, benefits and
continuing education allowance
are included. Please address
curriculum vitae and letters
of interest to: Dr. Michael W.
Noble, chairman and director of
oral and maxillofacial surgery,
Attention: Scott E. Graham,
MA, CMPE, FAADOM
administrator, 621 South New
Ballas Road, Suite 16A, St.
Louis, MO 63141, phone:
314/251-6725, fax: 314/2516726, e-mail: scott@ofsinstitute.
com. or visit our Web site at
www.ofsinstitute.com.
NATIONWIDE:
The American Academy of
Cosmetic Surgery (AACS)
provides comprehensive General
Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship
training programs to advance
a physician’s post-residency
education in cosmetic surgery of
the face, neck, body, breast and
extremities. These fellowships
require an MD or DO degree
and applicants must have
completed a formal residency
training program accredited by
the ACGME, AOA-BOS, the
Royal College of Physicians
and Surgeons of Canada,
or the CODA. The AACS
post-residency fellowships are
located around the country and
provide comprehensive cosmetic
surgery training from some of
the most experienced and well
recognized surgeons in the
specialty. Each AACS fellow is
involved in a minimum of 300
cosmetic procedures and many
programs provide experience
from over 1000 procedures in
one year. To learn more about
the AACS Fellowship Programs
and application details, please
visit our Web site: hhtps://
cosmeticsurgery.site-ym.
com/?page-Fellowship.
TEXAS:
Postgraduate fellowship in
orthognathic and TMJ surgery
offered to recent graduate from
accredited OMS program.
Expand your skills while
working with an accomplished
surgeon. Exposure to all aspects
of OMS practice is included. All
applicants must be eligible to
receive a Texas dental license.
Contact Dr. Sinn at 817/2253223 or e-mail: dpsinnoms@
gmail.com.
WEST VIRGINIA:
Charleston Area Medical Center
and the Department of Surgery
are pleased to offer a one-year
post-residency fellowship in
craniomaxillofacial surgery
available July 1, 2016-June
30, 2017. The post involves
the care of cleft/craniofacial
and pediatric maxillofacial
patients in all aspects of
surgical and multi-disciplinary
management. Exposure to
craniomaxillofacial trauma and
reconstruction, orthognathic
surgery, orofacial cancer,
pathology, TMJ reconstruction,
and cosmetic surgery is also
provided. Approximately half
of the time is spent caring
for pediatric patients. The
fellowship is funded at the PGY
sixth or seventh year and has an
attractive benefits package. Send
inquiries to: Bruce B. Horswell,
MD, DDS, MS, FACS,
director, FACES-CAMC, 830
Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 302,
Charleston, WV 25302; e-mail:
bruce.horswell@camc.org or fax
304/388-2951.
Positions Available
CALIFORNIA:
Multiple OMS opportunities
currently available throughout
California. Full- and part-time
positions. Interested parties
please contact Scott Price at
Brady Price & Associates at
925/935-0890 or e-mail CV to
scottp_brady@sbcglobal.net.
CALIFORNIA:
Modesto and Stockton oral
surgery and implantology
practice is seeking an OMS
for a full-time position leading
to partnership. Excellent
salary with bonus incentive
plus benefits. Interested
parties send CV to e-mail:
southbayoralsurgery@
gmail.com.
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CALIFORNIA:
FLORIDA:
Oral surgery practice located
in a high traffic, upper-class
San Francisco neighborhood is
offering an immediate part-time
or full-time ownership. Please
send CV to be followed by a
personal interview to: info@
stonestownsurgerycenter.com.
Longstanding practice with
excellent reputation seeks
associate leading to partnership
in southwest Florida coastal
community on the Gulf of
Mexico. Great school systems
in family oriented community
with large network of referral
dentists. All phases of oral
surgery available to a surgeon
Come live the dream with
us. E-mail: gatormom143@
me.com.
DELAWARE:
Wonderful opportunity in
southern Delaware. Established
OMS practice seeking
motivated, energetic, and
personable OMS for associate
position leading to partnership
and/or early buy-out. Lucrative,
fun practice with excellent
referral base and unlimited
potential. Reply by e-mail:
sodeoms@gmail.com.
FLORIDA:
Two-surgeon, full-scope,
fee-for-service practice in
north central Florida looking
for a surgeon to join practice.
Senior partner planning to slow
down. Two locations, great
dedicated staff and generous
compensation package. E-mail:
catonandtaylor@securedds.com.
FLORIDA-EAST COASTAVENTURA-MELBOURNE:
Oral surgeon needed for
35-year-old, multi-speciality
and general group practice. Full
or part time. Modern, fully
equipped, efficiently designed
offices. Huge patient base assures
excellent income. Call Kelly
Oliver at 954/461-0172; fax
resume to: 954/678-9539 or
e-mail careers@dentaland.net.
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FLORIDA:
FLORIDA:
An excellent opportunity
exists to join Pensacola’s first
oral and maxillofacial surgery
practice that has been serving
the community for almost 50
years. High-quality, full-scope
practice with emphasis on
dentoalveolar, orthognathic
and implants. Trauma and
reconstructive pursuits are
also available. Seeking a
motivated and personable
OMS who is board certified or
an active candidate for board
certification. Position available
immediately. Please reply to
omfs@greskovichbalcom.com
or fax: 850/479-5809.
FLORIDA:
Two-surgeon, two location
practice in beautiful growing
area of central Florida
seeking ABOMS certified
OMS or active candidate
for certification for associate
position. Very busy practice
encompassing all aspects of oral
and maxillofacial surgery with
heavy implant component.
Excellent income potential
with fast track to partnership.
Generous salary and benefit
package. Please send resume
to AAOMS Classified
Box A-4574.
Outstanding opportunity
to join an established OMS
practice in Tampa, Florida.
We are looking for a parttime associate with excellent
interpersonal skills. Reply to
AAOMS Classified
Box A-4576. Serious inquiries
please e-mail: lcalaway24@
verizon.net.
FLORIDA- NORTHEAST
COAST:
Excellent opportunity in
northeast Florida for an OMS
who is board certified or an
active candidate for board
certification. Well-established,
high-quality, full-scope
practice. Senior partner retiring
2-3 years. Two surgeon,
three office practice. Seeking
motivated and personable
associate leading to partnership.
Position available summer
2015. Please reply with CV to
AAOMS Classified
Box A-4454.
FLORIDA-ORLANDO/
DAYTONA BEACH/
JACKSONVILLE/TAMPA
REGION:
Join our 60-office group
practice. Hospital privileges
NOT required. Our current
oral surgeons exceed $300,000/
year. Contact Dr. Andy
Greenberg at 407/772-5120
or drgreenberg@
greenbergdental.com. All
contacts kept confidential.
www.greenbergdental.com.
GEORGIA:
Oral surgeon needed for large,
multi-specialty, multi-location
group practice in Atlanta
suburbs. No managed care.
Full- or part-time positions
available. Contact Ashley
Shelnutt at 770/446-8000, ext.
0003, or e-mail: ashelnutt@
dentfirst.com. Visit us online at
www.dentfirst.com.
GEORGIA:
Excellent opportunity for
an oral surgeon to join an
established and growing
practice. Practice located
in Atlanta suburb area.
Opportunity to earn based on
production. Production is $40K
plus a month. Contact Kendra
Crum at 770/713-3627 or
e-mail: kendra@drcortho.com.
ILLINOIS-CHICAGO:
Excellent opportunity for an
oral surgeon who is board
certified or an active candidate
for certification to join state-ofthe-art multi-specialty practice
in Chicago and southwest
suburb. Established referral base
and limitless growth potential.
Please reply to AAOMS
Classified Box A-4357.
ILLINOIS:
Fantastic opportunity. Wellestablished, state-of-the-art,
multi-office group practice with
loyal referral base. Suburban
Chicago. Seeking associateship
leading to early partnership in
a full-scope practice affiliated
with Level 1 trauma hospital/
teaching possibilities. Please
reply to AAOMS Classified
Box A-4539.
ILLINOIS:
Excellent opportunity.
Established 48-year-old
practice, three OMSs with
retiring partner in Moline,
Illinois. 2.5 hrs. to Chicago.
Large referral base. Fullscope with dentoalveolar and
anesthesia emphasis. Light
trauma call. Looking for
board certified surgeon or
certification. Early partnership
track. Please respond with letter
of interest and CV to rvoms1@
gmail.com.
ILLINOIS:
Outstanding opportunity in a
well-established solo practice!
Board certified OMS looking
for a partner in a top-rated
western suburb of Chicago—
great schools and family
friendly. State-of-the-art,
unusually well-equipped office
(next to hospital) is designed for
two surgeons and support staff.
Proven well-educated patient
base and distinguished practice
reputation require an energetic,
ambitious surgeon who cares
about patients and their surgical
results. Applicants should
be willing to develop their
presence within our vibrant
dental/medical community.
This is a buy-in opportunity
with planned partnership
and eventual buy-out. Please
forward your letter of interest
and CV to: oralsurgery.
naperville@yahoo.com.
INDIANA:
Multi-office OMS practice
in Indiana seeking highly
motivated 2015 or 2016 graduate
for associate position leading
to early partnership. Practice
emphasis is dentoalveolar
surgery, implants, bone grafting
and anesthesia. Wide open
opportunity to expand into
other areas such as esthetic
surgery. Light trauma call.
Competitive salary and benefits.
Reply to AAOMS Classified
Box A-4565.
INDIANA:
Work for another surgeon, sign
a covenant not to compete,
and receive 30% of collections.
Work for yourself, have
complete control and receive
100% of collections. Retiring
doctor established practice
in 1976, and it is available
for purchase at a fair print in
2015 or 2016. Everything is
in place for immediate care of
patients. Live and work along
Lake Michigan new Chicago,
the Indiana Dune, Notre
Dame and Harbor Country,
Michigan. Reply by e-mail:
cmcewandds@sbcglobal.net or
phone: 219/879-4551.
IOWA:
Well-established three surgeon
practice with one office, seeking
associate leading to partnership
to replace retiring senior partner
on December 31, 2015. Practice
emphasis is dentoalveolar
surgery, implants, bone grafting
and anesthesia. Opportunity to
expand into other full-scope
areas wide open. Excellent
compensation and benefit
package. Please respond with
letter of interest and CV to
j.westlund@gmail.com.
MARYLAND:
Spectacular opportunity to live
in some of the most beautiful
country the Mid-Atlantic region
has to offer. Well-established,
two-office practice in western
Maryland and south central
Pennsylvania, in continuous
operation over 35 years. A short
75-minute drive to Baltimore/
Washington areas but without
the congestion. We have a
full-scope practice. This is
an excellent opportunity for
an OMS board certified or
certification to establish a
career. Associateship leading to
partnership. E-mail: richard.
ofs@myactv.net.
MASSACHUSETTS:
Career Opportunity for OMS
board certified or active
Associate position, fast-tracked
to partnership, in wellestablished, full-scope, two
location OMS group. Desire
outgoing, friendly personality.
Excellent compensation. Close
to Boston and its renowned
cultural, educational and
recreational offerings. E-mail
CV to: NCZIF@aol.com.
MASSACHUSETTS:
Modern practice in Southeast
Massachusetts is looking for
a part time and/or full time
OMS to join our team. Practice
focus is dentoalveolar surgery,
anesthesia, and implants.
Opportunity is available to
new graduates and experienced
surgeons. Minimum base
compensation of $300,000
guaranteed for full time
service with excellent bonus
provided. Excellent opportunity
to work in modern practice
with easy access to Boston,
Cape Cod and Newport, RI.
Call 774/644-1321 or e-mail:
dentalsurgeonsfr@hotmail.com.
MASSACHUSETTS:
Well-established, successful,
three doctor oral and
maxillofacial surgery practice
in southeastern Massachusetts
seeking a motivated, personable
OMS for associate position
leading to partnership.
Candidate must be board
for certification. Excellent
compensation and benefit
package with a four-day work
week. Large, efficient fullscope practice with emphasis
on maxillofacial/dentoalveolar
surgery, implants, pathology
and office general anesthesia.
Experienced surgical staff. Close
to Boston and Cape Cod. Please
reply to AAOMS Classified Box
A-4564 or e-mail: oms1966@
gmail.com.
MASSACHUSETTS:
Well-established oral surgery
office on the North Shore/
Greater Boston area is seeking
a part-time associate to work
2-3 days/week. This is a
newly constructed practice
in a coastal town, about 45
minutes from Boston and
New Hampshire mountains.
The practice is located within
a professional building with
multiple referring doctors.
Local hospitals about 1 mile
away. Referral base is large and
offers an opportunity for wide
scope oral surgery procedures.
Both single and dual degree
candidates are encouraged to
apply. Massachusetts dental
and anesthesia licenses are
mandatory. Please reply to
AAOMS Classified Box A-4575.
MICHIGAN:
Well-established, very busy,
full-scope OMS practice in
southeast Michigan seeking an
OMS ABOMS board certified
or actively seeking certification
for full-time employment. Send
CV to Dr. Marvin Jabero at
mjabero@gmail.com.
MICHIGAN:
Oral surgeon needed to join
practice in southeast Michigan.
Base compensation $250K. Our
goal is to establish a long-term
business relationship with an
associate. We are a growing
practice with a forwardthinking owner-doctor. Please
send resumes to businessmcos@
gmail.com.
MINNESOTA:
OMS board certified or an
active candidate for board
certification, to join a highly
respected, well-established
practice as an associate, leading
to partnership. The oral
surgery center team shares a
commitment to our patients
and referring doctors to provide
high quality oral surgery with
integrity and pride. Our practice
appreciates a wide and loyal
referral base, with state-ofthe-art facilities in western
Wisconsin and the Twin
Cities eastern suburbs. The
oral surgery center participates
with major insurance plans
in a primarily fee-for-service
practice. Our surgeons are on
staff at local hospitals equipped
to provide a full-scope of OMS
services. The area offers a
variety of housing and diverse
recreation. With some of the
best schools and colleges in
the country, our communities
are a great place to raise a
family. The Oral Surgery
Center offers a competitive
compensation package and
an outstanding collaborative
environment. E-mail CV to our
practice manager, Mel Olson at
molson@theoralsurgerycenter.
com.
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CV and cover letter to
sdmerrickoralsurgery@
yahoo.com.
NEW YORK:
MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS:
NEW JERSEY-NORTHERN:
If you are an outgoing and
positive oral surgeon looking
for career satisfaction and
continuing educational
opportunities, join a Heartland
Dental affiliate! Heartland
Dental affiliates are seeking
self-motivated oral surgeons to
provide high-quality, lifetime
patient care in a fast-paced and
well-established dental office.
As an affiliated oral surgeon
with Heartland Dental, you
will perform surgery and
related procedures on both
hard and soft tissues of the
oral and maxillofacial regions.
For inquiries, please contact
Heartland Dental at 855/4756655, e-mail: kwalters@
heartland.com, or visit us online
at: www.heartland.com.
Part -ime positon with
f lexible hours/days. Possibly
opportunity for short-term
buy-in. Salary negotiable.
E-mail: vomspa@gmail.com.
NEW JERSEY-ESSEX/
MORRIS COUNTY:
Well-established, four-doctor
OMS practice, strongly
committed to quality patient
care, seeking an OMS board
for board certification for
associateship and partnership if
desired. Three state-of-the-art
offices with surgical suite and
I-cat. Excellent referral base
with strong growth potential.
Competitive salary with benefits
including health and malpractice
insurance and pension plan.
Please forward CV to AAOMS
NEW JERSEY:
Excellent opportunity for
ambitious OMS board certified
or an active candidate, with
excellent interpersonal skills.
Quality, high tech paperless
office with I-Cat scanner and
laser. New Jersey/New York
licensure is required. Reply by
e-mail: dr@nynjwisdomteeth.
com or AAOMS Classified
Box A-4517.
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NEW YORK:
Outstanding opportunity
to join an innovative multilocation OMS practice in
Manhattan. New York City
is an excellent place to live/
work with a vast array of
cultural/ recreational activities.
The ideal candidate must
possess top skills and display
excellent interpersonal skills.
Practice is office-based fullscope, dentoalveolar and
implant surgery under general
anesthesia. High quality,
high-tech digital office.
Emergency room call and
academic affiliations available.
Competitive compensation
and future partnership for ideal
candidate. Will sponsor green
card candidates. E-mail CV
to: robert.bodey@mofsny.com
or contact Robert Bodey at
212/567-5536.
NEW YORK:
Excellent opportunity, wellestablished OMS group located
in the Mid-Hudson Valley
region. Seeking an OMS
candidate for certification to be
a full-time associate and future
partner. Please e-mail CV to:
mhospok@verizon.net.
NEW YORK:
Established 43-year-old
practice located in Merrick,
New York seeking a
hardworking OMS board
for board certification for
part-time positon leading to
possible partnership for the
right individual. E-mail
OMS board certified or an
active candidate for certification
to join a well-established
multi-office practice in the
beautiful Hudson Valley.
Strong referral-based practice
that offers full-scope of oral
and maxillofacial procedures
including implants and general
anesthesia, etc. in a state-of-theart facility. I-cat and surgical
suite on premises. Association
leading to partnership for a
well-motivated, personable,
patient friendly and ethical
OMS doctor. Interested parties
forward CV to AAOMS
NEW YORK- LONG ISLAND:
Excellent opportunity, multioffice OMS practice. Seeking
an OMS who is board certified
certification for associateship
Box A-4487.
NEW YORK-LONG ISLAND:
Seeking energetic person to
join a unique multi-doctor
practice. Association leading
to partnership for motivated,
personable, and ethical OMS.
Our group is office/hospitalbased and provides a full
scope of oral and maxillofacial
surgery, including cosmetic
procedures. A full-time
esthetician also provides
nonsurgical cosmetic services
in our medical spa. We offer
an excellent salary plus a
comprehensive benefit package
that includes malpractice,
health, life insurance, 401(k)
and profit sharing. Reply to
AAOMS Classified
Box A-4442.
Busy multi-office oral and
in Suffolk County looking for
a surgeon board certified or
certification to practice fullscope surgery, including: dental
implants, dentoalveolar surgery,
orthognathic surgery and TMJ
surgery. Affiliated with local
hospital and dental residency
program. Potential for fast track
to partner for motivated doctor.
Please e-mail resume or CV to
Theresa.work@aols.com.
Well-established, full-scope,
two-office, OMS practice
in Long Island. Seeking
an OMS for associateship
Emphasis on dentoalveolar,
implants, grafting, sedation,
orthognathics and trauma.
Hospital affiliations with
some resident teaching
responsibilities. Please e-mail
CV to info@plainvieworal.
com; call: 516/822-7880 or fax:
516/822-5010.
OMS practice seeking an
oral surgeon part-time 1/2
days or full-day with future
full-time. Association leading
to partnership/ownership for
motivated candidate. Area
saturated with DDS and MD’s,
contemporary practice located
near major hospitals. Send CV
to fax: 516/681-8230 or reply to
AAOMS Classified
Box A-4521.
NORTH CAROLINA:
Multi-office practice in Eastern
North Carolina seeking a
personable, confident, and
motivated board certified
OMS or active candidate
for certification to join our
practice. Currently seven
partners and two associates
are in the practice with one
partner retiring. Generous
compensation and benefits
package is available in writing.
Pathway is open to partnership
and the compensation and
benefits package is also available.
E-mail: bs4334@gmail.com.
NORTH CAROLINA:
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon
desired for well-established,
f lourishing, oral surgery
and dental implant practice.
Applicant should be board
for certification and possess
excellent interpersonal skills,
work ethic and be motivated
to succeed. The practice is
located in the Sandhills region
of North Carolina and is
centrally located to the North
Carolina Mountains and coast.
Please respond by e-mail
with cover letter and CV to:
omsopportunity@gmail.com.
NORTH CAROLINA:
Successful oral and maxillofacial
surgery practice looking for
a board certified or an active
candidate for certification and
enthusiastic associate to join
our team in North Carolina.
Beautiful beaches, lakes, and
mountains are all close by. An
outstanding place to raise a
family! Our dental implant and
oral surgery center is expanding
our brand to a new location
in the Triangle area and know
there will be future expansions
as well. Must be modest, possess
leadership skills to direct,
guide, and motivate the team.
We thrive in our culture of
excellence and established
dental implant brand. Currently
our practice concentrates on
in-office procedures, mainly
dentoalveolar, pathology, and
dental implants. However, there
are no limitations on practicing
a full-scope if desired as the
senior partner has full facial
cosmetic privileges at local
hospital. As one of the leading
innovative practices in the state
we place a very large number of
implants per year. We provide
multiple AGD/continuing
education courses yearly as
we truly value educating our
referrals and colleagues. Fulltime position is 4 days per week
with full benefits including but
not limited to medical, dental,
401k, full marketing budget and
support, and more. We have
full hospital privileges with no
hospital call! Life is good! Salary
is based on experience of the
surgeon. Serious inquiries only
please! Please send inquiries to
ncoralsurgeon@gmail.com.
OHIO-NORTHERN:
Well-established, two-doctor
practice in transition due to
retirement of senior partner
seeking OMS who is board
for certification to join practice.
Newly built office, early
partnership available. Please
reply to AAOMS Classified
Box A-4519.
OKLAHOMA:
Excellent opportunity for a
motivated and personable OMS
in a fast growing practice located
in south central Oklahoma.
Practice focus is on implant
and dentoalveolar surgery.
Great income potential with
guaranteed beginning salary
leading to eventual partnership.
Box A-4573.
PENNSYLVANIA:
Quality, well-established, twodoctor, three-office practice
located in a medium-sized
town in central Pennsylvania,
1.5 hour drive from Pittsburgh.
One doctor planning to retire
in 1-3 years. Practice healthy,
stable area, very low crime
rate. Trauma as desired. Great
place to raise family, lots of
opportunities for recreation
and education. Fast commute
times. Board certified or active
Please e-mail cover letter and
CV to gos@atlanticbb.net.
PENNSYLVANIA/NEW
JERSEY:
Fantastic opportunity for an
OMS to join a state-of-theart offices full or part time in
Northeastern Pennsylvania and
Central New Jersey. Full-scope
oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Compensation $300K and
benefits package. E-mail CV to:
kboylan47@gmail.com.
PENNSYLVANIA:
Well-established, two office,
three doctor practice seeks
an energetic, well-trained
surgeon to join our practice
as an associate leading to
partnership. Located in the
Philadelphia suburbs, this area
affords an excellent quality of
life with award winning schools,
housing and endless cultural,
dining and sporting activities.
Convenient to New York City
and Washington, DC as well
as the Jersey Shore and Pocono
Mountain vacation areas. You
would be welcomed into a
family friendly community with
endless growth potential. Please
respond with resume/CV to
AAOMS Classified
Box A-4550.
TEXAS:
Opportunity to transition into a
busy oral surgery practice with
a multi-disciplined practice.
Present oral surgeon is retiring.
Practice is private fee-forservice. New I-cat (3D) in
office. For information contact
Paul Kennedy, DDS by e-mail:
pkennedy@gte.net or call
361/960-6484.
TEXAS:
Associate position available at a
highly successful multi-doctor,
multi-specialty group with
three current offices, plus two
more opening in the next two
months. Option for practice
buy-in with one year. Excellent
career opportunity in our
proficient and efficient practice
located in San Antonio-a great
place to raise a family with lots
of opportunities for recreation
and education. Large referral
base and chance to practice all
aspects of oral and maxillofacial
surgery with an emphasis on
complex implant surgeries.
Applicant must be board
for certification.
All communications will
remain confidential. Contact
us at 210/491-0015 or e-mail:
robertlemke@mac.com.
TEXAS:
Well-established practice in
Houston Metro Area. Solo
OMS with two busy offices
looking for a go-getter OMS.
Full- or part-time position
available for associateship.
Quality of life is what it’s all
about. Board certified or active
E-mail resume/CV to contact@
uptowndentalimplants.com.
TEXAS- DALLAS/FT.
WORTH/AUSTIN/HOUSTON:
Multi-office, multi-specialty
group practice seeking a
motivated and energetic OMS
to work 1-4 days per month
or more. Dentoalveolar, bone
grafting and implant-focused
procedures. This will instantly
augment the income from
your private practice without
the expense of establishing
a satellite office. Please send
letter of interest and CV
to Surgeonrecruitment@
surgicalsynergistics.com.
VERMONT:
Board certified surgeons
offering unparalleled long-term
career opportunity: associate to
equal partnership, competitive
guaranteed salary with
benefits and a winning future.
Full-scope practice includes
orthognathics, pathology,
trauma, TMJ, dentoalveolar
surgery and implants. Honesty,
high integrity and commitment
to community are the key to
this practice success. Listed
as the “healthiest” city in the
US by the CDC, Burlington,
VT is 2 hours from Montreal,
3.5 hours from Boston and 3
hours from the Maine seacoast.
State-of-the-art office includes
I-Cat, electronic medical
records, six full operatories
and two rooms with vaporizers
capable of delivering anesthesia
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for advanced procedures. All
communications will remain
confidential. Contact our
practice manager at
referral@cvoms.com or call
802/862-9196.
WASHINGTON:
Excellent opportunity to
practice in beautiful Puget
Sound and western Washington.
Our state-of-the-art practice is
currently seeking an OMS who
is board certified or an active
candidate for certification for an
associateship position.
Busy practice with multiple
locations and high-tech
equipment, including digital
radiography, chartless system
and cone beam CT. Please send
resumes to jaehongdds@gmail.
com or leave message at
206/234-4044.
WASHINGTON:
A rare opportunity in beautiful
eastern Washington for an
OMS. Seeking a full-time,
full-scope associate to join our
successful 3-office practice to
replace a productive position.
The ideal candidate is highly
skilled, dedicated to providing
unmatched patient care and
has a desire to transition to a
partnership. Eastern Washington
is ideal for enjoying outdoor
activities from snow skiing to
water skiing to f ly-fishing,
it’s ideal for starting a career
and raising a family.
E-mail your CV to: julie@
richardsoncoaching.com.
WISCONSIN:
OMS to secure their financial
and professional future. Very
busy, two-doctor, two-office
practice seeks a personable and
energetic OMS with a strong
work ethic for association
leading to partnership. Senior
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partner looking to phase out
over the next few years. The
practice has an exceptionally
large referral base that is
implant-trained and oriented.
Candidate must be well-trained
in all phases of our specialty.
Offices are located in beautiful
southeast Wisconsin. If you
enjoy golf, fishing, hunting or
any of the wonderful activities
that the outdoors has to offer
and also enjoy being close to
the arts, please send resume
with references to Dr. Guy
Jensen, 464 S. Hickory St.,
Suite A, Fond du Lac, WI
54935 or fax CV to
920/923-0366.
WISCONSIN:
Exciting opportunity for an
OMS who is board certified
certification, to join a wellestablished and collegial group
of three oral and maxillofacial
surgeons. Practice in state-ofthe-art facilities with multiple
offices with the latest in dental
and surgical technology.
Competitive compensation
and benefits with partnership
track, or employed physician
opportunity. BayCare Clinic
is a successful and democratic
multi-specialty group with
18 specialties. BayCare is a
physician owned and operated
system developed to promote
and maintain the independent
practice of medicine. Located
in Green Bay, Wisconsin, a
beautiful, safe, and family
oriented “All-American City,”
known for its outstanding
quality of life and superb
education systems. Contact
Lesley O’Connell at 877/2699895, or e-mail: loconnell@
baycare.net.
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Proven revenue cycle
management company
specializing in prompt and
efficient claim filing for OMS.
Dedicated payment posting,
claim filing/status follow-up
and patient AR teams focused
on helping you achieve the
highest possible ROI for
your practice. E-mail:
info@maxsurge.com or call
877/629-7874.
PRACTICE ADVISORY
GROUP:
Whether your focus is on
starting your own practice
or relieving yourself of the
management challenges of your
existing practice, The Practice
Advisory Group is uniquely
qualified to help you achieve
your goals. We understand
how valuable your time is.
Our goal is to allow you to
focus on patient care while we
provide the comprehensive
practice management required
to maximize your productivity
and profitability. Our team
will become an extension of
your practice with billing and
timely collections, cash-f low
management, accounting
and human resources,
and long-term planning,
including practice growth and
development. To find out more
about The Practice Advisory
Group, contact us today! Call
Kathy at 405/615-3929 or
Michele at 832/202-4770.
MEDICAL FACILITY
FOR SALE:
This real estate in Lake
Charles, LA located at 1625
Wolf Circle is being offered at
$917,200. Custom built medical
facility less than 2-years old in
beautiful Medical Park in South
Lake Charles. Amenities galore.
See photos at: eramoffett.com
or latter-blum.com. Offered by:
ERA Moffett Latter & Blum
Inc. Realtors at 337/436-6639.
Established oral surgery practice
for sale in the Metropolitan
West Phoenix area. Doctor
retiring. Newly updated office.
Busy mixed-use location with
retail and office conveniently
located near two major
freeways. Please contact Crystal
Smith with KHOT at 480/2299733 or e-mail: crystal@
officetransistions.com.
CALIFORNIA:
Multiple northern and southern
California oral surgery
practices currently available
for sale or with associateship
opportunities. CA dental
licensure by credentialing and
financing available to qualified
parties. Contact Brady Price &
Associates, specializing in oral
surgery practice sales via e-mail
at scottp_brady@sbcglobal.net
or call Scott Price, 925/9350890.
CALIFORNIA:
Coastal North San Diego
County OMS practice for sale.
Mature dentoalveolar practice.
Owner is retiring. Beautiful
new office in highly desirable
area. Retiring doctor willing
to stay for transition if buyer
requests. Reply to AAOMS
Classified Box S-2285.
FLORIDA:
Multi-office oral and
for sale with transition period
and immediate partnership.
Offices are located throughout
south Florida. E-mail:
ezemanalyst@yahoo.com.
FLORIDA:
Well-established, mature,
full scope practice. Excellent
staff, facility, referral base,
opportunity. Can accommodate
one or two talented surgeons.
Professional Practice Planners
at 412/673-3144; 412/621-2882
(after normal hours); or e-mail:
stanpoll@aol.com.
IDAHO:
OMS practice for sale in
beautiful Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.
An excellent opportunity for
this well-established practice.
The single purpose building
may be leased or purchased. The
practice has a skilled cohesive
staff. Purchase and transition
terms are f lexible. Call Wendy at
208/870-8623.
IDAHO:
Ideal lifestyle or semi-retirement
OMS practice in an upscale ski
resort area in Idaho. Modern
facility. Only OMS in valley
wishes to retire, offering an
immediate opportunity for fullscope practice. Excellent hospital
and everything for the outdoor
enthusiast. Reply to AAOMS
ILLINOIS-CHICAGO:
Highly successful, wellestablished, two doctor OMS
practice along with fully
equipped 4500+ sq. ft. building
in prime Lincoln Park location
for sale. Contact Dan Welch at
dwelch@3-ppc.com.
ILLINOIS:
Established two-doctor, twooffice, full scope practice just
north of St. Louis, Missouri,
with a strong referral base.
Seeking buyer who is board
for certification. Call Guy
at ADS Midwest 800/2216927; 314/997-0535 or guy@
adsmidwest.com.
INDIANA:
Oral surgeon retiring in 2015 or
2016 from practice established
in 1976. Practice, equipment
and building for sale at a fair
price. Everything in place for
immediate care of patients.
Retiring doctor will acquaint
you with the community and
dental colleagues. Staff available
to continue with new doctor,
if desired. Ideal for continued
solo practice or as satellite office.
Along Lake Michigan; near
Chicago, the Indiana Dunes,
Notre Dame and Harbor
Country, Michigan. Reply by
e-mail: cmcewandds@sbcglobal.
net or phone: 219/879-4551.
MICHIGAN:
Right practice, location and
price in southwest Michigan.
Well-established, solo oral
surgeon retiring after 37 years.
Practice, equipment and office
with well-established referral
base and excellent collections
will provide a great opportunity.
E-mail: zout1@aol.com or call
269/962-8505.
MICHIGAN:
$2.4+ Million/year net
collections with potential for
more, on 3-4 days/week and
10+ weeks off. Practice for Sale
in rural Michigan. 5 rooms: Two
surgery suites, one OR suite, two
consultation/simple procedure
rooms. Digital imaging and
100% EMR. No Medicare/
Medicaid. Outdoor activities
abound in this University town
with great opportunities for
hiking, biking, lake activities,
skiing and snowboarding. Great
family town. Opportunity for
cosmetics. Supportive hospital if
you are fellowship trained and
wish to complete more complex
cases with freedom to refer out
if need be. Solid referral base.
Send resume and cover letter to
practicemi1@gmail.com.
MINNESOTA:
NORTH CAROLINA:
Exceptional Minneapolis
location. A beautiful building
in the right spot. I will be the
second OMS to retire here.
Fantastic existing opportunities
to again expand the practice.
Professional connections to
nationally known hospitals will
offer even more production. A
unique opportunity to obtain a
practice that has produced over
a million a year for decades.
Contact by e-mail: rick@
drarichardballin.com.
35-year-old high-profile
practice in Metro Charlotte for
sale (transition possible). Walk
to strong independent 400-bed
regional hospital with adjacent
ambulatory surgicenter. Modern
2500 sq. ft. office with three
operatories, large storage and
conference rooms. $1.0-1.2M
collections last five years on 150
days/per year. Practice draws
from 100 mile radius population
2.5 million. Excellent schools,
churches, and recreational
opportunities (90 minutes to
mountains; 3 hrs. to beaches,
great hunting and fishing
minutes away). 20 minutes from
busy international airport, 30
minutes to downtown Charlotte
without big-city pace. Current
financials and projections
proformas just ready. Reply to
AAOMS Classified Box S-2265.
MISSOURI:
40-year practice in southeast
Missouri. OMS retiring.
Gross $1.2M, 3.5 days/
week. Satellite practice with
potential to double. Two large
office buildings with room
for expansion of practice.
Contact B.L. Ogborn, DDS
at ogbornbl@netscape.net or
800/333-8179.
MISSOURI:
State-of-the-art practice for sale.
This is a modern digital office
in a wonderful community. The
practice produces $1.5M on four
days/week. Reply to AAOMS
NEVADA:
Busy denture practice grossing
$1.44 million in 2014. Doctor
retiring and wishes to sell
practice. Our current oral
surgeon is retiring in June. Reno
is a great place for skiing and
outdoors. Contact Suzanne or
Dr. Stasiewicz at 775/829-8222
or e-mail: renodenturessmile@
yahoo.com.
Excellent opportunity. Wellestablished, well-equipped
office in prime location.
Looking for someone to buy-in
as full partner immediately and
eventually buy-out. Owner will
help with financing. Reply to
OHIO:
Successful practice is updated,
modern and ready to transition.
A full-scope OMS practice
located 35 minutes from
Pittsburgh in the lovely Ohio
valley. Flexible transition. Gross
receipts exceed national average.
The practitioner is ready to scale
back by taking in a full-time
partner or selling the entire
practice. Great referral base and
great staff. Reply to nlse10@
comcast.net.
OHIO:
Practice in a growing
community in the central Ohio
area. Excellent opportunity
grossing $1M, 3.5 days/week.
Practice-owned building
with recently upgraded digital
technology. Excellent referral
base in place. Office established
in 1999 and operating continuously. For additional information, please contact practice
manager at 614/885-3339 or
e-mail: larnold@nwofs.com.
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OKLAHOMA:
Outstanding opportunity to
buy a portion of an established
two doctor OMS practice in
Edmond, a desirable part of the
Oklahoma City area. Beautiful
5,700 sq. ft. office 12-years old,
practice over 20-years old. Staff
is very skilled and cohesive.
Transition plan in place and
terms are f lexible. Excellent
growth potential. Reply to
OREGON:
Wonderful OMS practice
for sale in western Oregon’s
beautiful Willamette Valley.
Very nice, spacious office in
an excellent location with
plenty of off-street parking. For
additional information contact
Randy Harrison at RandyH@
practicesales.com.
RHODE ISLAND-WARWICK:
Enjoy the best of nearby major
cities while living in a relaxed,
cheaper coastal environment!
Paperless, well-equipped,
sunny office, 3 ops. Great staff,
loyal referral base, implant
growth potential. $800,000
collections. Phone: 978/5611407 or e-mail: info@
omspracticeexchange.com.
SOUTH CAROLINA:
Solo practice in mid-state
South Carolina. Easy drive to
Charleston and Mountains.
Excellent gross on two 1/2
days/week but could easily
expand. Free-standing building
and some owner financing
available. Owner offering
short or long-range transition.
For additional questions, send
contact information and CV to
AAOMS Classified
Box S-2272.
TENNESSEE:
Well-established OMS practice,
30-years in Memphis. Fullscope with wide referral base,
particular interest in implants.
Recent new office build-out in
upscale east Memphis location
adjacent to several hospitals.
Transition term negotiable.
E-mail: john@cannondds.
com.
TEXAS:
Oral surgeon retiring. Flexible
transition. Seller phase out;
work for purchaser PRN.
Ideal for retired military (local
base). $3 Million+ collected
past three years; room for
two surgeons. Mid-sized
community. All confidential.
Gary Clinton, oral surgery
appraiser at 800/583-7765.
TEXAS:
7-year old solo practice in
Frisco for sale. Ready to
transition in a timely manner.
Modern digital office with
cone beam. Wide referral base
with skilled and cohesive staff.
Willing to discuss all options.
Contact Steve at 678/6625795.
VIRGINIA:
PRACTICE TRANSITION:
Excellent opportunity in the
northern part of Virginia for
an oral surgeon to take over
a great practice. The owner
is ready to transition the
practice in a timely manner.
Contact McNor Group at
410/321-4444 or johnw@
mcnorgroup.com.
If you are considering
valuing-merging-arranging
an associateship-sellingbuying, contact a transition
specialist. OMS-certified
in all areas. Professional
Practice Planners, 332 Fifth
Ave., #213, McKeesport, PA
15132. E-mail: stanpoll@aol.
com; Call 412/673-3144 or
412/621-2882 (after normal
hours, eastern).
Practice
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TRANSITION:
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transition into retirement,
add associate/partner? We
work with all residents,
confidential surgeons and
military. Practice sales/
retirement transitions-We
are not practice brokers, do
not charge 10%, do not sign
exclusive agreements, no risk.
We have buyers/associates,
tremendous success! You
have seen us at AAOMS/40
years’ experience. Web page/
National OMS Job Boardwww.OMS-Exclusively.
com, Marla: marlaspriggs@
oms-exclusively.com, call:
866/241-9003 (married to
OMS).
PRACTICE TRANSITION:
Great opportunities available
- Associateships Available:
Florida (Miami area),
Indiana, Maine, New Jersey,
Ohio, and Pennsylvania
(western) - all excellent
opportunities. Professional
Practice Planners, 332 Fifth
Ave., #213, McKeesport, PA
15132. E-mail: stanpoll@aol.
com or Call: 412/673-3144.
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REGIONAL & STATE SOCIETY
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2015
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APRIL 11–12
AAOMS 97th Annual
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Association of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeons
Washington Convention Center
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Washington, DC
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AAOMS Dental Implant
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Sheraton Chicago Hotel
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Chicago, IL
Virginia Society of Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Annual Meeting
Westin Virginia Beach Town Center
Virginia Beach, VA
APRIL 16–19
Southwest and Texas
Societies of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgeons Joint
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The Westin Kierland Resort
Scottsdale, AZ
APRIL 24–26
Oral and Facial Surgeons
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The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa,
Berkeley, CA
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OCTOBER 20
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Naples, FL
Orlando. FL
Colorado Society of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgeons
Florida Society of Oral and
Washington Society of Oral
Florida Society of Oral and
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Ohio Society of Oral and
Western Society of Oral and
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PRACTICE
MANAGEMENT NOTES
Protecting Office Records from Cyber Criminals
W
hat would you do if your
patient data were stolen or
a fire or f lood destroyed
your office? Suppose your IP address
was hacked by a cyber criminal and
all of your patient information was
compromised. What would be your
first step?
With most medical records being stored
digitally, it’s not a matter of if you’ll
experience an incident regarding your
electronic patient information; it’s a
matter of when. We read about data
breaches everyday. If Target, JP Morgan
Chase, Neiman Marcus, and Sony can
be breached, so can your practice.
YOUR PATIENT DATA IS
VALUABLE
Do you know why a medical practice
is a prime target for cybercrime? It’s
because patient files are worth between
$500 and $1,000 per record to a hacker.
They contain social security numbers,
birthdates, and everything necessary for
identity theft. How many patient files do
you store? Multiple that by $1,000, and
that’s what your data could be worth on
the black market.
Technology is evolving rapidly in
every industry. But in the medical
industry, technology advancements
are leading to more and more patient
health information (PHI) theft and data
breaches. Patient information is not
being adequately
protected. Computers, laptops, e-mail,
mobile devices, and thumb drives all
store and transmit PHI electronically.
Without the proper controls in place,
your patient information can easily fall
into the wrong hands, exposing your
practice to liability. There are a number
of new HIPAA requirements, like
having Business Associate Agreements,
properly training employees, and
creating policies and procedures, so that
your practice is prepared for a datarelated incident.
HIPAA REQUIRES AN INCIDENT
RESPONSE PLAN
Because of the many “incidents” being
reported, HIPAA has clearly defined the
steps that every practice must take when
one occurs.
45 CFR § 164.304 defines a security
incident as the attempted or successful
unauthorized access, use, disclosure,
modification, or destruction of
information or interference with system
operations in an information system.
The Security Incident Procedures
standard at § 164.308(a)(6)(i) requires a
covered entity to:
1. Implement policies and procedures
to address security incidents;
2. Identify and respond to suspected
or known security incidents, and
mitigate, to the extent practicable,
the harmful effects of security
incidents that are known to the
covered entity, and
3. Document the security incidents
and their outcomes.
Most practices are caught unprepared
in the event of a data loss. HIPAA
requires Emergency Disaster Recovery
and Incident Response Plans to clearly
document the steps the practice will
take in response to an emergency.
Failing to properly respond to a datarelated incident is a HIPAA violation
and it leaves your practice exposed. For
example, if a patient accuses you of a
breach, there’s a theft, or your practice
is notified by Visa/MC that credit card
information was stolen from your office,
you must know how to respond properly.
This is where most practices run into
trouble. Unfortunately, many practices
are completely unprepared for instances
such as these.
Proactive planning and a clearly
documented Incident Response Plan
(IRP) are required by HIPAA and will
help maintain continuity if an incident
occurs. Putting in place an IRP may
initially seem overwhelming, however,
some simple steps can be taken to better
prepare your practice:
1. Designate a Security Officer to
document an IRP;
2. Appoint an Incident Response
Team;
3. Clearly define roles and
responsibilities for each member and
how they will react to a reported
incident; and
4. Purchase data breach insurance
to ensure your practice has the
resources to act on a data breach and
maintain operability; and
5. Complete a MANDATORY
HIPAA Risk Assessment.
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THE MANDATORY HIPAA RISK
ASSESSMENT
AVAILABLE FREE – HIPAA RISK
ASSESSMENT
The HIPAA Risk Assessment asks a
series of questions designed to identify
areas of vulnerability to a data breach,
including, but not limited to, technical
controls, policies and procedures,
emergency and incident response
and other key areas. HIPAA does not
provide a certificate of compliance.
The only way to know that you are
properly securing your PHI, according
to HIPAA guidelines, is to complete
the Risk Assessment. If you have not
undergone the assessment, you are not
in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
New AAOMS Services Inc. partner
PCIHIPAA will provide you with a
free HIPAA Risk Assessment. You
can take the Risk Assessment now
at http://www.pcihipaa.com/aaoms.
A risk score will be provided and a
corrective action plan that clearly
defines any areas of weakness on which
the practice should focus.
Article written by Jeff Broudy, CEO,
PCIHIPAA
You will also receive a free 30-minute
consultation on the importance of
creating an Incident Response Plan
and how to easily insure your practice
against a data breach.
This is number 143 in a series of articles on practice management and
marketing for oral and maxillofacial surgeons developed under the auspices
of the Committee on Practice Management and Professional Allied Staff and
AAOMS staff. Practice Management Notes from 2002 to present are
available online at aaoms.org.
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Only when you understand your
vulnerabilities can you correct them.
Take the first step now and go to
http://www.pcihipaa.com/aaoms.
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