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Welcome OMFS and other specialists

Becoming a Surgeon

There are six Canadian Training Centres for candidates to obtain their education as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon:

Dr. Curtis Gregoire
Program Director, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Sciences
Faculty of Graduate Studies

5981 University Avenue – Room 5132, PO Box 15000
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2
Tel: (902) 494-1679; Fax: (902) 494-6411
cgregoir@dal.ca

Michelle Harris, Administrative Assistant
michelle.harris@dal.ca

Dr. Carl Bouchard and Dr. Annie-Claude Valcourt,
Co-Program Directors, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Training Program
Faculté de médecine dentaire
University Hospital Centre (CHU) Québec, Laval University

Dr. Carl Bouchard
carlbchrd@gmail.com

Dr. Annie-Claude Valcourt
annie-claude.valcourt@fmd.ulaval.ca

Mélissa Pelletier,
Adjointe à l’enseignement universitaire
(418) 649-0252, ext. 63200
pelletier.melissa@chudequebec.ca

In all provinces, candidates for OMFS must first hold a dental degree (DDS) and be able to demonstrate successful completion of the National Dental Examining Board exams. The candidate must then complete an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program and pass the National Dental Specialty Examination (NDSE) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery administered by the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC).

In rare cases, individuals who have not completed this graduate degree may be considered once vetted through a comprehensive process that involves a review of credentials, completion of an eligibility exam, assessment of clinical competencies, possible gap training, and then completion of the NDSE.

The licensing requirements for individuals to become certified as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon fall under the Provincial Jurisdiction for the province in which the OMFS practices.

There are a number of OMFS who pursue further training to become experts in this area of specialty. Some OMFS programs are dual degree, meaning that the surgeon earns a dental degree (DDS) as well as a medical degree (MD), plus their graduate degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The surgeon gains training in a hospital-based program where they are able to complete rotations with all of the areas of medical specialties. In addition, some OMFS will acquire sub specialty training by completing a fellowship program in an accredited program that further advances their skills.

Visit the RCDC website for more information, including certification and licensure information for international candidates seeking to practice oral surgery in Canada.

Become a member of the CAOMS

There are many benefits to joining the CAOMS, such as excellent continuing education opportunities at our annual events, providing valuable input about issues that affect our specialty, and being part of a vibrant community of your peers.

Opportunities to participate in unique, peer to peer, educational events.
Access to live and interactive webinars as well as the CAOMS sponsored podcast.
Support the new generation of oral surgeons through the Canadian Resident Association for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Benefit from eligibility to joint membership with AAOMS through the Affiliate Member category (access to e-JOMS, reduced meeting rates, all member only privileges etc.)
Be kept up-to-date on timely news, events, articles and publications.
Attend the Annual CAOMS Conference with internationally renowned speakers.

Resident Membership

Improve communication among members

The (CRAOMS), is a branch of the Canadian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CAOMS). This resident association was developed for residents studying in Canada, the United States and abroad to improve communication between resident programs, and to provide support for residents during their studies.

Improve communication among resident members in Canada, the United States and abroad
Assist in the recruitment and retention of highly qualified individuals to the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery
Educate residents about the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery including educational opportunities available to trainees
Provide residents insight about current issues/challenges facing the specialty
Establish resident lecture and reception at CAOMS annual meeting Resident member application form

Dr. Emilie Archambault

CRAOMS Executive, President

Université Laval

The CRAOMS Executive is comprised of a three-member committee, which is composed of the President, President-Elect and Executive Director. The President and President-Elect are one-year terms with progression from President-Elect to President. An Executive Director will operate as a two-year executive committee member.

We are always searching for members who would like to be involved in the Resident Executive Committee of the CRAOMS. Please contact the current executive if you are interested in these opportunities at craoms.executive@gmail.com.

Job Board

Wondering where to advertise an OMS job opportunity? Or how to buy oral surgery equipment? Or perhaps you are looking to join a group of oral surgeons in a thriving practice? The CAOMS Job Board & Classifieds section is the place to view and post such advertisements!

Retiring soon….Practice & Spa-like ground floor office space for sale in beautiful Victoria / Langford, B.C…..the fastest growing city in B.C. Operating Room (16′ x 19′), 3 bay Recovery Room, 6 Stryker stretchers, 41′ long sterilization work area, Consult room & 2 treatment rooms (all 12′ x 12′), piped with medical grade suction, oxygen, & nitrous oxide, 6 reserved parking stalls adjacent to Reception area, & much more. Fantastic lifestyle. Four 18-hole golf courses, ocean access Marina, & multiple parks within 10 minutes of the office. Year-round cycling, hiking, fishing, scuba diving, kayaking, and world class skiing nearby. Another OMS office in this region has just closed, so timing for rapid growth in this family oriented community with high rate of Dental Insurance coverage is excellent. If you are an OMS & are serious about relocating, you can contact me at bettyjohnstone.victoria@gmail.com. OMS ONLY.

Post added: November 5th

faq

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC) website will answer most of your questions about working in Canada. In summary, in order to become a licensed specialist in Canada, you must be licensed by the Dental Regulatory Authority (DRA) in the province in which you wish to practice. The DRAs use the National Dental Specialty Examination (NSDE), administered by the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, as a measure of competence. If you are an internationally trained dental specialist and have completed a dental speciality program that is not accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) or a body with which CDAC has reciprocal accreditation agreement, please visit the International Candidates page of the RCDC website to find out how to write the NDSE in order to practice in Canada. In order to ensure that you have the most relevant and accurate information on licensing, we recommend that you contact the DRA for the province in which you wish to practice directly. Please visit the Dental Regulatory Authority section of the RCDC website for a list of regulators by province and their contact information – these organizations are able to advice potential candidates of the particular requirements for licensure within each province.

The CAOMS is pleased to offer a Job Board section. Please review the Advertising Policy below and visit the Job Board section to post your ad:

a) Limit your advertisement to 500 words or less and any images should be approximately 600 pixels in width. Any editing is the responsibility of the advertiser.
b) The advertisement will be posted in PDF format. Links to other websites and email addresses can be included in the file.
c) Rate is $100 per month (plus tax), with a 2-month minimum ($200).
d) Payment must be received prior to the posting of the advertisement (online credit card payment).
e) The CAOMS reserves the right to refuse any advertisement.
f) This policy can be changed at any time at the discretion of the CAOMS.

The CAOMS offers many types of support to OMFS Residents:

All first-year students, from every Canadian Training Centre for OMFS, are eligible recipients of the Dr. Al Swanson award. This CAOMS award is a $300 gift certificate from Elsevier to help defray the costs of educational material.
Residents can join and benefit from the Canadian Residents Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CRAOMS), a branch of the CAOMS.
Membership to the CAOMS is free for students. As such, there are no conference registration fees for Student Members to attend the CAOMS Annual Conference and many other such educational opportunities. Furthermore, upon completion of their studies, a Student Member who has obtained first time licensure/registration in the specialty of OMFS in a Canadian regulatory jurisdiction is eligible for a waiver of Active Membership dues for their first year of membership to the CAOMS provided they apply for membership within 24 months of when they obtained licensure/registration.

CURRENT EVENTS

17th CAOMS Ski & Learn - Whistler

January 29 – February 3

The CAOMS would like to thank our Ski & Learn sponsors:

Thank you for your interest in the 17th CAOMS Ski & Learn Meeting, however, registration is now closed.

67th CAOMS Annual Conference - Reykjavik

July 17 – July 21, 2022

Dr. Chad Robertson, CAOMS President invites you and your family to join him in this fascinating location. Combining the natural beauty of the landscape and the newly opened Parliament Hotel will showcase the best of Reykjavik. Our Scientific Co-Chairs Drs. Carl Bouchard and Jean-Charles Doucet have put together a broad range of speakers covering the latest OMFS topics.

ICOMS 2023

June 8 – June 11, 2023

Vancouver is the site of the 25th ICOMS presented by the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. This biennial education and networking conference brings together oral and maxillofacial surgeons, trainees and allied health professionals from around the world for three days of learning about the latest in scientific research, theory and issues related to oral and maxillofacial surgeons.