New York State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Improving the quality and care of oral and maxillofacial treatment.
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OMS Advocacy In Action

Why It Matters: Legislative and regulatory decisions directly affect oral and maxillofacial surgery practices, patient access to care, reimbursement, workforce development, licensure requirements, and professional autonomy. NYSSOMS monitors these developments year-round to ensure the specialty's voice is represented in Albany.

Meetings & Events

Fall Meeting-Register Today!

Join NYSSOMS on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City or participate virtually in the 2026 Fall Scientific Meeting: Advances in OMS Care—Implants & Pediatric Anesthesia.

Featuring Dr. Amit Punj and Dr. David Beanland, the program will explore prosthodontic principles for implant treatment and comprehensive approaches to pediatric anesthesia in the OMS office.

Attendees may earn 4.5 CE credits, including 2.5 hours approved by NYSED toward the 12-hour triennial continuing education requirement for anesthesia/sedation permit renewal.

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NYSSOMS Leaders Represent the Specialty at Governor Hochul Event

NYSSOMS President Dr. Michael Turner and Vice President Dr. Sherrill Fay represented the New York State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons at an October 22, 2026, fundraising event with Governor Kathy Hochul in New York City.

Sponsored by NYSSOMS’ lobbying firm, Reid, McNally & Savage, the event provided an opportunity to strengthen relationships with state leadership and raise awareness of the specialty’s role in patient care.

NYSSOMS remains committed to advocating for oral and maxillofacial surgeons and the patients they serve throughout New York State.

 

Latest News

AAOMS publishes updated Office Anesthesia Evaluation Manual

Dec 4, 2025

Providing safe, high-quality anesthesia care in our practices depends on resources we can trust – and the newly released 10th edition of the Office Anesthesia Evaluation Manual supports that commitment. Since 1971, the OAE Manual has guided OMSs and their anesthesia teams, and the latest edition reflects a significant collaborative effort from experts across our specialty.

Notably, this edition introduces a new chapter on psychotropic drugs and perioperative interactions, expanded guidance on complications and emergencies as well as updates to research on cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and substance use considerations.

Members are encouraged to review this updated resource that supports the day-to-day work of maintaining excellence in office-based anesthesia care. Both you and your anesthesia teams will benefit from the latest information and practical checklists. Visit AAOMSstore.com for more information or to obtain a copy.