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1995
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IAOMS Foundation Established
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At its meeting in Budapest in 1995, the IAOMS Council approved a resolution to establish an international foundation. Subsequently, the Executive Committee formally established a Foundation to be known as “The International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Foundation.” Five Trustees were appointed to organize and establish the Foundation. The inaugural Board of Trustees was comprised of Dr. Robert Cook, Chairman; Dr. Marsden Bell, Vice Chairman; Dr. Andrew Linz, Treasurer; and Dr. Robert Walker and Dr. Hans Dieter Pape. The Executive Director was Dr. Daniel Laskin. The primary goal of the Trustees was to achieve strong initial support from the international membership and affiliated associations before the XIII ICOMS in Kyoto.
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1996
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First Foundation Meeting Held
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The first IAOMS Foundation meeting was held on September 18, 1996 in Miami Beach, Florida. Invited guests were representatives from the AAOMS Foundation. During the meeting it was decided that the AAOMS Foundation would support the IAOMS Foundation and provide details on the function, protocols, and administration to assist with the formation of the new Foundation. Representatives from the two Foundations agreed there was no real conflict of interest and joint ventures for the future were suggested and discussed. It was also agreed in principal that IAOMS would not seek funds from American-based organizations that were already supporting the AAOMS Foundation.
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Dr. Robert Cook was elected to serve as the Foundation’s inaugural Chairman with Dr. Marsden Bell serving as Vice-Chairman, Dr. Linz as Treasurer, and Dr. Robert Walker and Dr. H.D. Pape as Trustees. Terms of the trustee appointments would be a maximum of three consecutive two-year terms. Drs. Cook, Linz, and Walker were all appointed for one year initially and Drs. Bell and Pape were appointed for two years. Dr. David Laskin would serve as the Foundation’s first Executive Director. The costs of his services were to be shared with the IAOMS.
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Dr. Robert Cook, Inaugural Chairman of IAOMS Foundation
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At the meeting it was determined that Dr. Walker would develop a program and protocol for approaching the membership for donations and all Trustees would consider companies for initial approaches for support.
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1997
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Association Provides Initial Foundation Funds
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To launch the Foundation, the Executive Committee provided a loan of $250,000 USD from Association reserves, which was to generate basic income for administrative purposes. The Committee also provided an additional $15,000 for promotion and establishment costs.
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To launch the IAOMS Foundation, a check for $250,000 USD was presented by President Rudolf Fries to Dr. Robert M. Cook, the Foundation Chairman, accompanied by Dr. John F. Helfrick.
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Walter Lorenz
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The funds were possible due to a 1993 gift of $250,000 to IAOMS from Walter Lorenz, President, and President Emeritus of Walter Lorenz Surgical Instruments, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida. The funds were to be available at the death of Mr. Lorenz and his wife. In 1994, the IAOMS Council elected Mr. Lorenz to “IAOMS Patron.” At the 1995 ICOMS in Budapest, IAOMS Past President Dr. Cook presented Walter Lorenz’ widow B.J. Lorenz with an “Inaugural Patron” plaque for her husband’s generosity to the specialty and to the community. In his comments to attendees of the ceremony, Dr. Cook wrote: “Walter Lorenz rightly occupies the position as our first patron. It is therefore with much pleasure that I would ask Mrs. B.J. Lorenz to come forward and accept a plaque commemorating Walter’s contribution to OMFS. I might add this generosity has continued through the company, with which Mrs. Lorenz is still involved” (IAOMS Newsletter, Issue 1995).
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B.J. Lorenz and Dr. Peter Cook
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Walter Lorenz Surgical has since been the sponsor of several ICOMS Foundation Luncheons, underwriting the entire costs of the events which allowed all registration fees to go directly to the Foundation.
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Project Decision Making
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Drs. Helfrick and Cook were in charge of developing a letter of understanding about what projects would be funded and who would select the projects. If the agreements could not be done legally, a meeting between the IAOMS President and the Foundation Chairman would be held to establish an oral agreement every two years.
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Formation of Foundation Board
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During its meeting in Houston, Texas in January, 1997, the Executive Committee agreed to recommend to Council that the Chairman of the Foundation be an Ex Officio member of the Executive Committee. The Committee also agreed to suggest to the Foundation that the Immediate Past-President be invited as a voting Trustee of the Foundation.
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Report Made During 13th ICOMS
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During the 13th ICOMS in Kyoto in 1997, Foundation Chair Dr. Robert Cook reported on the activities of the Foundation and made a plea for support from both the affiliated associations and the fellowship. He announced contributions received of $25,000 from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, a similar amount from the Japanese Society and $10,000 from the British Association. Commitments of support were also received from national associations in Chile, South Africa and Turkey.
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IAOMS President Professor Rudolf Fries, and the IAOMS Foundation Chairman Dr. Robert Cook sign a Memorandum of Understanding at the Kyoto Conference.
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Fundraising Efforts Begin
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During the meeting of the Foundation Board of Trustees in Kyoto, the Board formulated plans to approach the IAOMS membership and international corporations for further contributions in the near future. Representatives of the Board also met with representatives of the American Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation and agreements were made in principle to coordinate the IAOMS Foundation’s approach toward international projects and fund raising. A Memorandum of Understanding also was signed between the IAOMS Executive Committee and the Foundation to ensure that the objectives of both the Foundation and IAOMS are closely linked to promote the programs of the IAOMS Executive and its committees. It was generally agreed that the Foundation should strive to assist those programs that will arise from the Leadership Conference held prior to the XIIIth ICOMS which will set the framework for future Education Committee activities.
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Tax-Exempt Status Granted
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The United States Internal Revenue Service formally granted tax exempt status to the IAOMS Foundation in 1997, retrospective to the date of incorporation. This made all those eligible under U.S. law able to receive tax deductions for contributions made since and after that date.
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Mission Statement of Foundation Established
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The mission statement of the IAOMS Foundation was established in 1997: The International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Foundation has been established to assist the IAOMS in advancing the standards of care in our specialty, particularly through improved education and training. In particular:
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Assistance with educational interchange between nations, particularly in training and hospital service.
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Assistance and development of oral and maxillofacial services internationally.
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The promotion of improved standards of education, research and training in all nations.
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Assistance in international surveys, research and study programs which enhance the above objectives.
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The encouragement of any additional programs which promote communication, interchange and an advancement of the above objectives.
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Foundation Officially Established
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It was agreed during the 1998 Trustees Meeting that the official date for the establishment of the Foundation be January 1, 1997.
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1998
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Foundation’s Constitution Published
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The new Constitution for the Foundation was published in full in the IAOMS Newsletter, Issue No. 1, 1998.
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Foundation Sets Goal of $100,000
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In 1998, Foundation Chairman Dr. Cook reported the Foundation’s goal for 1998 of $100,000. In his “Message from the President” in the IAOMS Newsletter, Issue 2, 1998, Dr. Peter Banks reported that donations from OMS associations had amounted to $91,000 with pledges for a further $29,000. “The Foundation, under the able direction of Dr. Bob Cook, is launched, riding high in the water and prepared to become an independent educational bulwark of international oral and maxillofacial surgery,” he wrote.
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1999
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Dr. Cook Honored for His Work with IAOMS Foundation
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During the 1999 14th ICOMS in Washington, D.C., Foundation Chairman Dr. Robert Cook was given a Distinguished Fellow Award as a tribute to his work for the Association and the Foundation. Dr. Andrew Linz was given a Distinguished Service Award for his work with the IAOMS Foundation.
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Dr. Robert Cook (right) receives his award from President Peter Banks, along with Fellow award recipients Ellie Coyne, Former Secretary of IAOMS; and Dr. Andrew Linz, Distinguished Service.
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Core Educational Program Developed
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As a result of the leadership conference held in Kyoto, Drs. John Helfrick and Paul J.W. Stoelinga prepared a protocol and schedule to advance education and training in regional centers. The core educational program proposed for third-world countries included dentoalveolar surgery, trauma management, treatment of inflammatory disease, local and regional flaps, pathology (possibly including malignancy), and management of congenital deformities.
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The planning would include selection of a local coordinator, an inventory of local needs, and selection of educators who would maintain continuity. These educators would all have prior experience in such projects.
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There would also be an evaluation process used by the coordinator as well as by the teachers based on defined goals of the project (outcome assessment). A certificate could be provided by IAOMS on successful meeting of these goals by the project.
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The recipient department would provide room and board for all speakers. Teachers would provide travel expenses and the Foundation would provide funding for equipment or donations of equipment.
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Link Between Foundation and IAOMS Strengthened
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A constitutional amendment was passed in 1999 to clarify the representation of the IAOMS Executive within the Board of Trustees, which will ensure closer ongoing links between Foundation and IAOMS activities. The transfer of $250,000 USD of funds from the IAOMS account to the Foundation also took place in 1999. The funds were expected to cover the Foundation’s management costs, particularly with the move to the new IAOMS headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois.
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During the Foundation’s Trustees meeting at the 14th ICOMS, it was confirmed that the Foundation’s future activities would center on supporting pilot programs to be developed by the IAOMS Education Committee.
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Foundation Pin Offered to Donors of $100 or More
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Following the financial support provided by many affiliated national associations, the Foundation began to focus in 1999 on a campaign to recruit international Fellows, together with their friends and associates, to subscribe as supporters of the Foundation. Dr. Daniel Laskin, who had become a consultant to the Foundation in 1999, developed a Foundation pin to be presented to all Foundation donors of $100 USD or more.
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Foundation Luncheon Held During XIV ICOMS
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A Founder’s luncheon was held during the Washington ICOMS for trainees of ICOMS Founders Sir Terence Ward and Fred Henny, as well as those persons who attended the first three ICOMS (London, Copenhagen, and New York). The purpose of the luncheon would be to raise funds for “Foundation Fellowships” to honor the memory of Drs. Ward and Henny.
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Sir Terence Ward
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Fred Henny
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At the Foundation Sponsors Founders Luncheon during ICOMS XIV, Dr. Bruce MacIntosh, a former trainee and close colleague of honoree Dr. Henny, delivered an outstanding account of Dr. Henny’s remarkable insight and contribution to international development in the OMS specialty. This was followed by a similar outline of honoree Sir Terence Ward’s achievements and activities by IAOMS President Dr. Peter Banks, who was then serving as Dr. Ward’s successor at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, United Kingdom.
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Dr. R. Bruce MacIntosh comments on the contributions of IAOMS Founder Dr. Henny during the Foundation Luncheon at the 14th ICOMS.
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Dr. Peter Banks presents his remarks during the Foundation Luncheon of XIV ICOMS on the achievements and activities of IAOMS Founder Sir Terence Ward.
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National OMS Association Support
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OMS Associations/Societies that contributed $1,000 USD or more during the time period of 1997-1999 (for a total of $105,042) included the AAOMS, Japan, AAOMS Foundation, United Kingdom, Taiwan, Australia/New Zealand, the Netherlands, Sweden, Argentina, South Africa, Canada, Finland, and Norway. The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Mund-, Kiefer-und Gesichtschirurgie and Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Kieferchirurgie also contributed $15,000 to the Foundation. Pledges of $1,000 USD or more had also been received from Taiwan, Chile, Israel, and Turkey.
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Restructured Foundation Board Meets in Chicago
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The first full meeting of the restructured Foundation Board of Trustees was held in Chicago in December 1999 to coincide with the IAOMS Executive Committee meeting. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity for the Board to clarify its goals in assisting the Education Committee with developing its programs in the future and with developing strategies for more extensive corporate fund raising. Plans also were developed to establish closer links with WHO and to seek their support in advancing the Foundation’s international program.
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In view of the considerable expense in bringing together all of the Trustees on a regular basis, the Board planned to trial a teleconference in early 2000 to increase communication efforts.
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Foundation Supports Trainees’ Attendance at 14th ICOMS
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Although much of the Foundation’s income in 1999 was involved with administration, financial support in conjunction with IAOMS was provided to trainees to allow their attendance at the 14th ICOMS in Washington, D.C. in April 1999. The Foundation also supported the initiatives of Professor Khursheed Moos in his developing programs of education in India. The Board also hoped to developed educational fellowships.
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2000
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Protocol Established for Collection of Data on Training Centers
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In 2000, a protocol for collection of educational and financial data on potential IAOMS training centers was established. Several potential sites for IAOMS training centers were identified in Asia, Europe and America.
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Formal Foundation Luncheon for Next ICOMS Conference
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Foundation Chairman Dr. Cook recommended during the Trustees teleconference on July 5, 2000 that a formal Foundation Luncheon take place at the Durban ICOMS. Professor Tobias was selected to be the guest lecturer for the event.
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Foundation Donations Added to IAOMS Dues Statement
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Fellows were now able to contribute to the Foundation using credit cards and donations also could be added to the annual Dues statement. Dr. Cook stressed the importance of these optional donations in the 2000 Newsletter: “If all Fellows included the optional donation suggested on the Due statement, this would defray a large proportion of the Foundation administrative expenses.”
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2001
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ICOMS Luncheon in Durban
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The IAOMS Foundation hosted a luncheon during the 15th ICOMS in Durban, which featured world-renowned anthropologist Professor Philip Tobias as the guest speaker. Walter Lorenz was the very generous sponsor of this event. Profits of the luncheon brought approximately $3,000 to the Foundation’s reserves.
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Distinguished Service Award Presented
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For his hard work and dedication to the formation of the IAOMS Foundation, Dr. Marsden Bell was honored with the “Distinguished Service” award at the 15th ICOMS in Duban, South Africa. Dr. Bell served as Vice Chairman of the Foundation’s Inaugural Committee and went on to serve as the Foundation Chairman from 2001-2005.
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Dr. Marsden Bell, New Zealand
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Foundation Board Meeting
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The Foundation Board met in Durban during the 15th ICOMS and saw the chairmanship switch from Dr. Robert Cook to Dr. Marsden Bell of New Zealand. Two new trustees also were appointed: Dr. John Helfrick of the USA, the immediate past president of IAOMS and Professor T. Katsuki from Japan. Dr. Peter Banks was elected to be the new Vice-Chairman and Mr. Arthur Brill accepted the chairmanship of the Finance Committee.
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Thailand Program
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An extended program in Thailand was in the development stages in 2001. The course was put together through the efforts of Professor Paul J.W. Stoelinga, the IAOMS President, and Associate Professor Nabil Samman from Hong Kong, the Chairman of the Education Committee.
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Professor Nabil Samman, Hong Kong
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Support of the program was given by the staff of the Prince of Songkla University and the Thai Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The intent was to have the program begin in March 2002. Participants came from Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos and neighboring countries.
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The program was planned for three years in duration for a total of ten weeks of instruction. The first year program of four weeks covered basic biomedical sciences; the second year program of three weeks covered basic oral and maxillofacial surgery; and the third year covered three weeks of advanced oral and maxillofacial surgery. Each week consisted of 30 lectures on one or more specific topics.
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IAOMS President Paul J.W. Stoelinga (front right) during his visit to Hat-Yai, Thailand for the completion of an agreement for an IAOMS-sponsored educational program. Also seated: Thai Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery President Dr. Vacharee Changsirivatanathamrong. Back row, 2nd from left: Henk Tideman, OMS Department Chair for the University of Hong Kong.
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2002
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Hat Yai Program Gets Underway
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The international course sponsored by the IAOMS Foundation and the Prince of Songkla University, in conjunction with the Thai Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons was successfully inaugurated on March 17, 2002 by IAOMS President Paul J.W. Stoelinga; PSU President Professor Prasert Chitapong; Thai Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery President Dr. Vacharee Changsirivatanathamrong; and IAOMS Foundation Chairman Dr. Marsden Bell. The opening lecture attracted 131 participants from seven countries in the Southeast Asian region with 97 participants from Thailand, 10 from Indonesia, 16 from Malaysia, 2 from the Phillippines, 3 from Hong Kong, 1 from Cambodia and 2 from Vietnam. The lecture was free of charge to participants with lunch and teach breaks also provided free, thanks to the combined support of the Foundation and PSU. International lecturers volunteered their time and work without remuneration or honorarium and were sponsored by the IAOMS Foundation only for economy travel.
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The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the IAOMS, Prince Songkla University and the IAOMS Foundation. Left to right: Dr. Marsden Bell, IAOMS Foundation Chairman; IAOMS President Professor Paul Stoelinga; Professor Prasert Chitapong, President of the Prince of Songkla University and Professor Narong Suksu-art, Dean of Faculty of Dentistry, Songkla University.
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The second installment of the program took place at the same location on June 10-14, 2002. The topic was Physiology and Pharmacology.
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Opening program of the Hat Yai Educational Series.
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The number of participants ranged from 100-130 throughout from 6-8 countries of Southeast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Hong Kong). Wrote IAOMS Past-President Paul J.W. Stoelinga in the Annual Report 2003: “The Hat-Yai project has become a huge success also because of the support from the Hong Kong department and the excellent support of the Chairman of the Education Committee, Professor Nabil Samman.”
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Meetings took place in 2002 and 2003 with the presidents of the Indonesian and Thai associations and members of their councils to discuss their expressed wish for an educational program. These programs would extend beyond lectures to include one or more of the following: hands-on workshops, surgical demonstrations, cadaver dissections. The centres proposed were Bangkok and Hat Yai, Thailand, and Jakarta and Bandung, Indonesia. The program will remain free of charge to participants.
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Sponsorship
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A mailing to approximately 300 companies was completed in 2002 requesting financial support for various projects with the Foundation. Professor K. Moos also submitted an application to the Foundation for assistance with airfares for his training program in India. Various trade organizations were being approached to generate assistance.
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Nobel Biocare agreed to support the Thailand Program to the extent of $5,000 USD, plus the cost of a tutor.
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2004
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Lima, Peru Educational Project Kicks Off
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Following the Thailand Project success, the IAOMS implemented a similar
Continuing Education Course in Lima, Peru. The course began on August 16th, 2004, when Dr. Jose Luis Ferreria, President of IAOMS; Dr. Marsden Bell, Chairman of the IAOMS Foundation; Dr. Nabil Samman, Educational Committee Chairman; in conjunction with the President of ALACIBU, Dr. Eduardo Rey, went to Lima to inaugurate the course with the official signing of a memorandum of understanding between IAOMS and Universidad Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, the academic Institution sponsoring the continuing education course. The course was organized by Asociación Peruana de Cirugía Bucomaxilofacial y Medicina Estomatológica (ASPECIME) and Asociación Peruana de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial (ASPECOM); the two legally recognized OMFS Associations which together with the Universidad Garcilaso de la Vega constitute the local entities accomplishing the IAOMS goals.
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From left to right: Dr. Carlos Abugattas, ASPECOM President, Dr. Mario Dominguez, from Uruguay, Lecturer, Dr. Horacio Sanchez, from Uruguay, Lecturer, Dr. Luis Quevedo, from Chile, Program Coordinator, ALACIBU Rep. at IAOMS Education Committee, Dr. Nabil Samman, from Hong Kong, Chairman IAOMS Education Committee, Mr. Marsden Bell, from New Zealand, Chairman IAOMS Foundation, Dr. Jose Luis Ferreria, from Argentina, IAOMS President, Dr. Eduardo Rey, from Argentina, ALACIBU President, Dr. Juan Enrique Bazan, Dean of Colegio Odontologico del Peru, Dr. Mario Hernandez, Dean, Universidad Inca Garcilazo de la Vega, Dr. Alejandro Cornejo, Peru's IAOMS Councilman, Dr. Arturo Rodriguez, ASPECIME President.
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The program came out of a desire to facilitate teaching and the dissemination of learning in oral and maxillofacial surgery to the international standard in the Latin American region. The program consisted of lectures, seminars, and academic meetings in basic and advanced oral and maxillofacial surgery and the relevant medical and dental sciences. All lectures were conducted in Spanish.
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The American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) contributed $10,000 over a three year period for the Lima, Peru project, with the Spanish Association (SECOM) paying the airfare for their association members who participated in the program.
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In 2004 there were two modules on Basic Science; in 2005 there were three modules on Dento Alveolar Surgery; and in 2006 there were four modules on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
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IAOMS and ALACIBU Officers with some of the Lima, Peru conference participants.
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2005
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Foundation Luncheon at Vienna ICOMS
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During the Vienna ICOMS, the IAOMS Foundation Luncheon featured Mr. Christoph Wagner-Trenkwitz, Assistant Director of the Vienna Volksoper. The event was sponsored by Walter Lorenz International.
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New Foundation Chair
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Paul J.W. Stoelinga took over the reins as the Foundation Chairman in 2005. |
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Dr. Paul J.W. Stoelinga
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In his first “IAOMS Foundation Report” in the IAOMS Newsletter (September 2005), he wrote: “The objective of the foundation should thus be, to guarantee
an income that allows the IAOMS to meet the expectations of the membership. The strategy for this to happen will be based on five sources of income.
First, members are still invited to contribute on a yearly basis when they pay their dues.Vertical members that pay their dues through their national associations are encouraged to donate separately.
Second, I have called upon the national associations to commit themselves to a yearly donation. Thus far, three national associations have responded including Belgium, Estonia and Lithuania. I am looking forward hearing from other national associations.
Third, the IAOMS has committed itself to donate each year 15,000$ USD.
Fourth, corporate sponsorship of the Foundation will be offered to the industry. In return an attractive package with benefits will be offered to them, including educational meetings. The first contacts with the industry points towards a great deal
of interest.
Fifth, interest and dividends of the invested capital. I can assure you that at present this is not the main source of income!”
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2006
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National Association Support
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As of January 2006, national associations that had committed themselves for a yearly donation included: Belgium, Bangladesh, People’s Republic of China, Estonia, Lithuania, Taipei, ANZAOMS, Germany, Greece, USA, South Africa, and The Netherlands. This includes the decision by AAOMS to contribute $10,000 on a yearly basis. The United Kingdom also had agreed to sponsor members of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS) who were elected to travel overseas as IAOMS Educational Instructors.
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Peru Program
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The main goals of the Lima, Peru program had been nearly achieved by August, 2006 with the final session scheduled for November 2006. Nearly 100 attendees expressed great appreciation for the high quality speakers provided by the program.
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Attendees of the final module of the Lima, Peru educational program.
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Thai Project
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Plans were made to follow up the very successful first project in Thailand with a second one in Bangkok, headed by the Asian Association under the umbrella of IAOMS.
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Corporate Sponsors
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The Foundation welcomed its first corporate sponsor in 2006: KLS Martin, together with the Strasbourg Osteosynthesis Research Group, S.O.R.G. Approximately 200 companies were mailed a request for Foundation support in 2006. A new major campaign began in December 2006 to interest the Industry in participating in a “World Education Endowment.”
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Cover of the “World Education Endowment” campaign brochure
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Director of Marketing & Development Added to IAOMS Foundation Staff
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In July, 2006, the IAOMS Foundation added a full-time staff member at IAOMS Headquarters to serve as the Association’s Marketing Director and the Foundation’s Director of Development.
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Kerry Spaedy, IAOMS Foundation Director of Development
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As the Director of Development, Kerry Spaedy has been responsible for developing and contacting OMS corporations for the “World Education Endowment,” working with Foundation Chair Paul Stoelinga in obtaining contributions from members and national affiliated associations, reporting on Foundation activities within the IAOMS Newsletter and developing the Foundation’s first-ever website.
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Equipment Donations
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Dr. Stoelinga’s appeal for help also resulted in the first donation of OMS equipment from OMS surgeons in the United States and Australia. These efforts are to assist East African OMS colleagues with equipping their two centers in Nairobi and Dar-Es-Salaam with sufficient material as to improve the conditions for training and education.
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Dr. Robert Steere of Oak Brook, Illinois generously donated equipment to OMS in Nairobi and Dar-Es-Salem.
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East African Educational Program in Planning Stages
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The East African countries of Kenya and Tanzania began to put together a training program in 2006 that could serve the whole of East Africa. The project would get the full support of the Foundation. |
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An estimated cost to support about 20 Trainees for the African Education Program will be about $100,000 for a three-year program. It was suggested that the national OMS associations be given the chance to adopt one person for the three years with the Foundation being responsible for the core funding of the program. The number of trainees able to participate will depend upon the source of income received.
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IAOMS Educational Series for the Industry Held in Amsterdam
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The first seminar organized by the IAOMS with the idea in mind to stimulate the industry to be involved in the planning of research and development in the field of
OMF-surgery was held in Amsterdam . It was thought to be highly appropriate to inform the participants on the global organization of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and to get them acquainted with the similarities and differences in the various parts of the world and above all to bring them up to date with the actual number of practicing OMF-surgeons. This presentation was followed by three superb lectures on the current state of the art of resorbable osteosynthesis plates and screws, the use of three dimensional imaging and tissue engineering The speakers challenged the participants by confronting them with the shortcomings of the current techniques and materials.
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Atteendees of the 1st IAOMS Educational Series for the Industry, held in Amsterdam on October 27, 2006 listen to speaker Riita Suuronen of Steripolar.
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2007
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Indonesia Program Gets Underway
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On April 23-27, the first program in the IAOMS Educational Series had a successful start in Jakarta, Indonesia. The series began with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between IAOMS President-Elect Professor Nabil Samman, President of the Indonesian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Dr. Kresna Adam, and the Dean of Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Indonesia, Dr. Sri Angky Sukanto.
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Opening Ceremony of the Indonesia Educational Program in Jakarta, April 2007
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Announcement for the Jakarta, Indonesia IAOMS Program
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More than 160 participants from all over Indonesia attended, plus participants from Hong Kong and the Philippines. Lecturers for the first course came from Queen Victoria Hospital in the United Kingdom: Dr. Kenneth Sneddon and Dr. Jeremy Collyer.
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Participants of the Jakarta IAOMS Course, all wearing special t-shirts with the motto: We are a few, we are the proud, cause we are Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.
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The second module of the Indonesian program, “Cleft Surgery” took place in Bandung in August 2007. |
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Africa
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In 2006, efforts centered on assisting East African OMS colleagues with equipping centers in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. OMS surgeons came through with equipment donations that ranged from autoclaves and Panorex machines to surgical forceps.
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IAOMS President John Ll Williams poses with doctors in Dar es Salaam and some of the equipment donated by the IAOMS Foundation and IAOMS members.
In preparation for a project in East Africa, special efforts were made to achieve a consensus on an East African Training program. An agreement was reached with Kenian and Tanzanian officials and an educational program that is especially aimed at the needs of a vast and under-developed region in Africa began in September, 2007. The series is co-sponsored by the East African Association and it assists the association with continuing and expanding their already existing training programs.
The first and second day of the first program in September, the IAOMS delegation of President John Williams, Chairman of the Education Committee Julio Acero Sanz and IAOMS Foundation Chairman Paul Stoelinga met with Mark Chindia and Boneface Kalyanyama representing Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. During this meeting, the details of the first module were discussed and agreed upon. The content of the following seven modules was also discussed and agreed upon, although they might be subject for some change by the input of the local organizers, be it Dar es Salaam or Nairobi. On Monday, September 10th, 2007, Elison Simon, the head of the department in Dar, joined the organizers for a meeting. It was particularly agreed that dates were to be set for the next seven modules and that the financials would be arranged beforehand, based on a budget presented some three months ahead.
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The first committee meeting in Nairobi, September, 2007.
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The local organizer Prof. Mark Chindia was seconded by Dr. Fawzia Butt. They did everything that they possibly could do to make the first program in the series a successful event. The teachers at this course were Prof Ricbourg from Besancon, France and Prof. Paul Stoelinga of the Netherlands. The topics were Applied surgical anatomy of the head and neck (Ricbourg) and Clinical pathology (Stoelinga). Each of the speakers had 15 hours to lecture during the five days.
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Speakers for the first program: Prof. Ricbourg of Besancon, France, and Prof. Paul Stoelinga, Driel, The Netherlands. |
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Between 20-30 people attended each session. Residents or trainees that had just finished their training came from Kenya (5) and Tanzania (5). There were two participants from Botswana, who were general practitioners with an interest in surgical training and five Ugandans, one of whom had just started his training in Nairobi. Of the other four Ugandans, one will apply for training in Dar es Salaam and three were general practitioners working in state hospitals. |
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Delegates at the first Educational Program in East Africa, September, 2007. |
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The remaining attendees were some young OMF surgeons from Kenya and a number of staff persons from the Nairobi Dental School. Dr Kalyanyama was the senior staff member from Dar es Salaam present during the whole week.
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All attendees and lecturers of the first Educational Program in East Africa, September 2007. |
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The opening ceremony was brief and preceded the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the University of Nairobi, the East African Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the IAOMS and its Foundation. The MOU was signed by the Vice Chancellor of Nairobi University, the Presidents of the East African Association and the IAOMS and the Chairman of the IAOMS Foundation. John Williams presented an excellent speech on the aims of the IAOMS when it comes to support of developing countries, emphasizing the need for local organization and in this context the need for a mutually agreed training program for the vast East African region. |
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IAOMS President John Ll Williams makes his opening remarks at the beginning of the first Educational Program in East Africa, which took place in Nairobi in September 2007. |
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All participants filled out an evaluation form where the overwhelming impression of the attendees was very positive. They were, without exception, very pleased with the speakers and the content of the course. Overall it was a very rewarding experience and certainly met the expectations from both sides. |
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Committee meeting at the close of the first program in East Africa, September 2007. |
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International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Held in Bangalore , India with Two Foundation Events: Golf Tournament/Dinner and Luncheon
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The IAOMS Foundation held two very successful events during the 18th International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery November 14-18, 2007 in Bangalore, India: an 18-hole Golf Tournament/Dinner on Friday, November 16 at the Bangalore Golf Club and the Windsor Manor Sheraton; and a Luncheon on Saturday, November 17 at Chancery Hall in the Atria Hotel, which featured noted neurosurgeon Dr. Thimppa Hedge as the afternoon`s speaker.
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The two events brought in $24,400 in contributions from sponsors ABN- AMRO, Franklin Templeton, Biomet Microfixation. The Foundation thanks all three companies for their generosity!
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Nigerian Teaching Hospital to Receive Pan/Ceph Machine from Seattle, Washington OMS
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Seattle, Washington oral and maxillofacial surgeon John K. Tidwell has generously donated an Orthophos C Panoramic and Cephelometric Radiograph machine made by Siemens, valued at $10,000 USD, to the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Ibadan in the Southwestern part of Nigeria. The decision to award the donated equipment to the University of Ibadan came after balloting from ten African institutions and teaching hospitals under IAOMS African Regional Representative Ademola Olaitan. The equipment will be available for training of undergraduates and graduate students. Patients will also benefit from its use. Two thank you letter from Prof. Oke followed, one sent upon being awarded the donation and one sent upon receipt of the machine:
A letter from Professor Oke of the University of Ibadan follows:
December 28, 2007
Dear Dr Olaitan,
I was most delighted to hear of the generous donation
being made to our school and graciously facilitated by
you. Thank you for using your good offices to attract
goodwill to our country and indeed your Alma mata. We
look forward eagerly to receiving it. As I only received the information yesterday through Dr Arotiba, I would have to quickly source for and get
the required air freight across. Let me express our sincerely appreciation to Dr Tidwell and assure him that it will be put to very good use and to the highest level of our University Administration will acknowledge this precious gift.
Sincere regards,
Gbemi Oke
Dean
Faculty of Dentistry
College of Medicine
University College Hospital
Ibadan, Nigeria
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John Ll Williams Takes Over as Foundation Chair
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At the 18th ICOMS in Bangalore, India, IAOMS Foundation Chair Paul Stoelinga turned over the chairmanship to the IAOMS immediate past president, John Ll Williams. Dr. Williams was instrumental in beginning the East African educational program in 2007.
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Foundation Chairman John Ll William
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2008
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Indonesia Program Completed
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In 2008, the final two courses took place in Indonesia. The series was co-sponsored by the Indonesian Association of OMS. This program also had the support of the Asian Association of OMS.
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The 2008 Indonesian modules: |
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Orthognathic Surgery, 21-24 April 2008, Jakarta
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Cancer and Reconstruction, 4-7 August 2008, Bandung
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Lecturers and officials at the August 2008 Indonesia course.
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Attendees of the August 2008 course.
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Africa
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The first course of the East Africa program was held in the University of Nairobi (Kenya) in September 2007, with Prof. Mark Chindia, the African Representative to the Education Committee, serving as
the local director and Dr. Fawzia Butt serving as Secretary General. The Education Committee had the
responsibility of designing the scientific program for this educational project, which is being held between 2007 and 2011. The last modules were held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In September 2008 the topics were “Oral and Maxillofacial Infection, complications in OMF Surgery and TMJ Pathology” with speakers Rafael Martin-Granizo, Alvaro Garcia-Rozado and Antonio Lopez-Davis from Spain.
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Dar es Salaam Operating Facilities Construction Aided by Biomet Microfixation Donation
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During AAOMS and IAOMS conferences in Honolulu and Bangalore respectively, representatives of Biomet Microfixation had indicated their desire to help materially with the East African project. In March of 2008, that help arrived in abundance with the donation of hand instruments to the market value of over $150,000. This is a real help at exactly the right moment as accommodation was identified in Dar es Salaam which could be converted into two additional operating facilities. Thanks to an earlier
donation of an operating table together with an anesthetic machine from OMS Dutch colleagues, the Foundation put the plans in place to build the suites. The tremendous gift from Biomet enabled Foundation leaders to see that these facilities will become operational far earlier than ever anticipated. All this helped enormously with the IAOMS Foundation’s innovative educational and training program.
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IAOMS Foundation Facilitates Visit by US OMS to Dar es Salam
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In the summer of 2008, the IAOMS Foundation was grateful for the opportunity to send newly minted OMS Grant McGann to Dar es Salaam to work for two months in the residency program at Muhimbili National Hospital. An excerpt from Dr. McGann’s report back to the Foundation follows:
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and Nairobi, Kenya are the only two oral and maxillofacial surgery treatment and training centers for the nine countries in East Africa, serving a population of over 200 million people. The number of trained surgeons for this vast number of people is less than the attending staff at one hospital in my former residency program. The need for additional resources and trained surgeons to treat these people is great.
The overwhelming issue facing the Department here is the large number of patients who need care and the limited resources to treat them. Currently, the biggest problem is lack of time in the operating theater (or operating room) to treat the severe disease. The current waiting period to receive an operation after diagnosis is six months to a year. Most of the cases seen in the Department are pathology and trauma related. The pathology is very advanced, with many tumors growing to sizes that are seen only in textbooks. The long wait for surgery compounds the already existing problem that the patients present to the department extremely late. Patients present late because the majority of patients are poor and cannot afford to travel to Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, the only treatment and training center in the country. Multiple trips from long distances make follow up and organization of treatment difficult. These long waits cause many problems, including tumors getting infected and increasing in size, which makes the operations even more difficult. Most of the trauma arises from motor vehicle accidents, rather than interpersonal violence, which is the cause of much of the trauma seen in the United States. In the trauma cases, the delays cause malunions, malocclusions, and infections.
IAOMS Foundation Chair John Williams meets with Grant McGann during the IAOMS Futures Conference II in April 2008
The situation is gradually improving with the help of donors. The International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation has had a great impact on the ability to treat people in Tanzania by coordinating the growth of the Department and providing much needed resources. Currently, the department only has one and one half days of operating time to treat the overwhelming patient population and frequently even the one and one half days is reduced for a variety of reasons. But efforts are underway to secure additional operating time for the department.
The plans for renovating two idle operating theaters and a recovery room in the dental school specifically for use by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team are progressing. The dedicated operating theaters will dramatically reducing the wait time for surgery. There are two experienced surgical teams in the department, which would allow maximum usage of the rooms, and the plan is to operate 4 days a week. Also, by increasing operating experience more surgeons can be trained, which will expand the number of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in East Africa, and hopefully will result in new treatment and training centers throughout East Africa in the future. Already, the first graduates of the residency program in Tanzania have begun branching out to other countries in the region.
Examples of some of the case Grant McGann saw while in Dar es Salaam.
The Department is also working on an outreach and research program to improve care of facial tumor patients in the outlying regions of Tanzania. The program aims to treat people closer to their homes, to conduct research, and create solutions to the problem of facial tumors in Tanzania. Dr. Simon has included a detailed description of the program and the impact it will have. This is an exciting project that can provide help to the people of Tanzania, and will produce important information to help in the prevention and treatment of facial tumors worldwide. This information will be used to understand these diseases and it will provide a model for similar programs in other developing nations. It is a very exciting time to be involved with oral and maxillofacial surgery in Tanzania. There has been large amount of growth through hard work and contributions and I would expect continued advancement with the support of donors. The growth of this program is an important step in the development of oral and maxillofacial surgery in East Africa. I have had a rich wonderful experience here, and think that the opportunity to have such a dramatic impact on others is amazing. I urge you to get involved and help support the important work that is happening in Tanzania.
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For his work in Tanzania, Dr. McGann was awarded the 2008 AAOMS (American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) Community Service and Leadership Award for Residents.
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2009
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Africa
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The final course of the East African Association’s educational and training program took place in February 2009, seeing the end of two years of this project. The Foundation thanks the local organizing committee, directed by Prof Elison Simon (Muhimbili University of Dar es Salaam) and the outstanding speakers, Prof Jaap Maltha (Nl) and Prof David Richardson (UK) who lectured on “Craniofacial growth and development” and “Cranio-maxillo-facial deformities” respectively. This event joined attendees from five different East-African Countries and strongly contributed to the progress of the specialty and the healthcare in this region.
Attendees of the February 2009 educational program in Dar es Salaam.
The Planning Committee for the February 2009 program goes over last-minute details.
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Operating Facilities Under Construction in Dar es Salaam Near Completion
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Early in 2009, construction finally began on the renovation of two idle operating theaters and a recovery room in the dental school specifically for use by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team at Muhimbili University of Dar es Salaam, another project of the IAOMS Foundation. The new suites will provide an extremely important additional resource for the region as Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and Nairobi, Kenya are the only two oral and maxillofacial surgery treatment and training centers for the nine countries in East Africa, serving a population of over 200 million people. As well as primarily helping with the treatment of patients, it will enable trainees to have time for much more hands on training, so there is an enormous all round benefit from this investment. The need in Spring 2009 is to outfit these suites with proper equipment.
The old ceiling is removed in preparation of the new ceiling’s installation for the Dar es Salaam OMS operating suites.
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Asia
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A new exciting project is planned for Malaysia for 2009. IAOMS President Nabil Samman has announced that the first of the four Malaysian program courses will be conducted by Andy Brown and Paul Norris, both of the United Kingdom on 20-23 August 2009 (4 days) on Cancer and Reconstruction. The program contents are under preparation.
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South America
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Latin American Course Kicks Off In Paraguay with 570 Attendees!
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Following the educational meeting organized by ALACIBU in Porto-Alegre, Brazil in July 2008, which was attended by IAOMS President Nabil Samman and Education Committee Chair Julio Acero and presided by ALACIBU President Edela Puricelli, it was agreed that after the success of the Peru project, a new program could be organized in Paraguay. The IAOMS Education Committee recommended unanimously to develop this project, which was approved by the IAOMS Board of Directors and Foundation. This program is being held in Encarnacion, Paraguay between 2009- 2010.
The ALACIBU and IAOMS Organizing Committee for the Paraguay Continuing Education Program.
An interesting program covering every field of the specialty has been prepared, including three courses every year. The first course was held this April 2009 (between 23-25) and attracted 570 attendees from all around Latin America. Topics were “Evidence based Medicine” and “Oral and Maxillofacial Infection” with speakers Alexis Olsson (USA), Santiago Llorente (Spain) and Julio Acero. The IAOMS Foundation expresses its gratitude to the American Association (AAOMS) and the Spanish Association (SECOM) for the financial support that both associations very kindly have offered in order to contribute to this program through the IAOMS Foundation. Many thanks also to the ALACIBU, presided by Edela Puricelli, as well as to the local organizing committee and the authorities in Paraguay for their enthusiastic work.
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The study program includes 2 modular courses in the areas of:
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2009 1st Cycle 3 modules of 3 days
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2010 the 2nd Cycle 3 modules 3 days
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The first year topics, dates and invited instructors are as follows:
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Evidence-Based Medicine, April 23-25, Alexis Olsson, USA
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How to Write a Scientific Article, April 23-25, Alexis Olsson, USA
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Oral and Maxillofacial Infection, April 23-25, Santiago Llorente, Spain; and Julio Acero, Spain
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Dentoalveolar Trauma, July 30-Aug. 1, Antonio Lombardi, Argentina
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Maxillofacial Trauma, July 30-Aug. 1, Laura Pacheco, Mexico
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Oral Pathology Clinic, November 26-28, Ricardo Padilla, USA
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Dentoalveolar Surgery, November 26-28, Adriana Basili, Chile
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Organizers and speakers, left to right: Luis Quevedo, IAOMS Program Director, Chile; Julio Acero Sanz, IAOMS Education Committee Chair, Spain, Alexis Olsson, IAOMS Assistant Executive Director, USA; Edela Puricelli, ALACIBU President, Brazil; and Santiago Llorenta Pendas, President, Spanish Society of Surgery Oral and Maxillofacial.
Opening Ceremony, April 23, 2009, Encarcion, Paraguay
Attendees of the April 23-25, 2009 Paraguay continuing education program.
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First IAOMS Educational Course Held in Malaysia
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The first of four IAOMS educational programs planned for Malaysia took place on August 20-23, 2009 at the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur. Andrew Brown, FRCS, FDSRCS, Honorary Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon and Paul Norris, FRCS, FRCS (OMFS),FDSRCS, Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon, both of Queen Victoria Hospital of East Grinstead, UK. served as speakers for the event on the topics of “Head & Neck Tumors” and “Reconstruction of the Mouth, Jaws and Face.” The topics covered were based on a similar course given by the same lecturers in Bandung, Indonesia in 2008.
Approximately 100 participants attended, mostly from Malaysia but some from nearby countries such as Indonesia and Myanmar. The majority were in clinical practice in oral and maxillofacial surgery or were postgraduate trainees, but at least one was an otolaryngologist who seemed very appreciative of the opportunity to attend.
The course consisted of three days of lectures with time for questions and discussion and breaks for drinks and lunch. Day 1 covered the clinical presentation and surgical pathology of mouth and jaw tumors. Day 2 moved on to consider the surgical anatomy and basic techniques involved in various methods of reconstruction, and Day 3 discussed in detail the reconstruction of specific areas in the head and neck region. A final half day was given over to video demonstrations of selected surgical techniques and discussion of cases presented by the participants.
All participants were invited to complete an informal 30-question, multiple-choice questionnaire at the start of the course and again at the end. The results confirmed that the overall knowledge base of the group was increased considerably as a result of the course.
Both speakers expressed their gratitude to the local organizing team for all the hard work that went into the running of the course and to Dr. Zainal Ariff Bin Abdul Rahman, Professor and Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,Dental Faculty, University of Malaya for serving as an excellent host.
Speakers for the Malaysia course:
 
Andrew Brown Paul Norris
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2nd Latin American Course Held in Paraguay with More Than 250 Attendees!
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The second IAOMS Educational Course in Paraguay was held from July 29th through August 1st, 2009 in Encarnacion. The event was again held at the Auditorium Casino, which has a capacity of 550. The course received 384 pre-registrations, although the number of actual participants per day averaged 237.
The speakers for this session were Antonio Lombardi of Buenos Aires, Argentina, who spoke on the topic of Dentoalveolar Trauma, and Laura Pacheco of Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico, who spoke on the topic of Maxillofacial Trauma.
The lecturers for the July 2009 Paraguay course, Drs. Pacheco (Mexico) and Lombardi (Argentina), with the organizing committee.
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5th Educational Module in East Africa
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Between September 28 and October 2, 2009, the fifth module in the IAOMS East Africa program took place in Nairobi after three courses took place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. About 30 participants from different East African countries (Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Botswana, and Rwanda) attended the course in a highly interactive way. The topic was “Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma” and the guest speakers were David McPherson and Roger Webb (UK), who presented an excellent course. As a special note, a hands-on workshop on “Advanced Trauma Life Support” was included. The local organizing committee was chaired by Mark Chindia, chairman of the OMF Department at the University of Nairobi, with Dr Fawzia Butt serving as the very efficient Secretary General of the committee.
Speakers and Organizing Committee for the September 28-October 2, 2009 course in Nairobi. From left to right: J. Acero, R. Webb, D. McPherson, F. Butt, and M. Chindia.
Participants of the East African Course, Nairobi, September 2009.
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U.S. OMS Continues His Support of Dar es Salaam
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During the spring and summer of 2008, US oral and maxillofacial surgeon Grant McGann completed his residency program at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C., got married and then took his wife along for an unusual “sabbatical” before opening his practice in San Diego: spending a few months working with the oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. (October/November 2008 IAOMS Newsletter). In September of 2009, the IAOMS Foundation recently received another tremendous gift from Grant: a $10,000 contribution to be used solely for outfitting the new OMS operating suites at Muhimbili National Hospital. Grant’s gift was all the more amazing given that it comes less than a year after he opened his practice and in a year in which he and his wife also became new parents to a baby girl!
Grant’s generosity runs in his family as his mother, Sue Pebley, through her Foundation, The Nina Harris Pebley Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, last year contributed several thousand dollars for the construction of the operating suites.
Since Grant and his wife (who volunteered at AMREF while in Dar es Salaam) were inDar es Salaam in 2008, enormous changes had taken place. From a surgical standpoint, a new Emergency Medicine facility was nearly complete, thanks to Abbott Laboratories. “This is the brainchild of the Director General of the Hospital, a cardiothoracic surgeon who is a great supporter of our people,” said Dr. Williams. “This means a development in trauma which is going to involve our people enormously. There is no doubt in my mind that this respect for OMFS has come about through the influence of Elison Simon but also through the display of internationalism through people like Grant and the broader perspective they bring. The work performed by the OMFS Team there is well respected and their overall impact on the hospital at large has been nothing short of tremendous with the new operating facilities seen as a manifestation of this esteem.”
Grant McGann
Prof. Elison Simon (Muhimbili University of Dar es Salaam) surveys the nearly completed OMS operating suites.
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