ACOMS24
October 26 - 28, 2024
Scottsdale, Arizona
By Dr. Jasjit K. Dillon, Editor in Chief
I hope this letter finds you well — and full of inspiration, especially as many of us welcome the first signs of spring. As we kick off this new issue of ACOMS Review, I want to take a moment to reflect on our theme of inspiration, and what this means to us in the oral and maxillofacial surgery community.
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WOW is the word to describe the lineup and education at the 42nd Annual Scientific Conference & Exhibition, which Dr. Eric Carlson, the main event facilitator, has put together for Coeur d’Alene this May. ACOMS is and always will be about education, and our conference this year is no exception, providing offerings by individuals who are innovative in the material they are presenting.
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Has your daily routine driven you into a rut? Missing that spark that makes you love your career? Just want a refreshing break in a beautiful location? The 42nd Annual Scientific Conference & Exhibition has something extraordinary for everyone — and you’re sure to experience an inspiring moment or three that will reinvigorate your work for the rest of the year.
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“You have to fit in with the guys.”
That was the first thing Cathy Hung, DDS, MBAc, heard as a burgeoning OMS professional fresh out of dental school.
“When you enter a homogenous group, the first thing you want to do is conform, because if you don’t, people don’t welcome you,” she said. “There’s a fear of not conforming.”
However, as a woman and first-generation immigrant from Taiwan, conforming wasn’t exactly easy.
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Mentorship is a key part of the journey toward becoming an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, with many OMS professionals following in the footsteps of their residential leaders and professors. Every OMS professional can point to someone who inspired them along the way. ACOMS Review asked members, “Who inspires you?” and received many stories in response.
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ACOMS Review is excited to welcome two new volunteer editors to our editorial taskforce! Join us in welcoming these valuable ACOMS members, Dr. Gallardi and Dr. Basile.
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Are you a student or early in your career? Consider applying for the William H. Bell Award or the Elaine A. Stuebner Award. Both deadlines are quickly approaching!
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