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• 2012 Annual Meeting and Maxillofacial Oncology Preconference Abstracts and Posters Due March 15
• List of AAOMS Online CE Offerings Continues to Grow
• In Memoriam
• Calendar of Events

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2012 Annual Meeting and Maxillofacial Oncology Preconference Abstracts and Posters Due March 15 

All abstract and poster applications for the upcoming AAOMS 94th Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition and the Maxillofacial Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery (MORS) preconference program must be submitted by Thursday, March 15, 2012 via the online submission process.

Material on which the abstract is based may not be published before presentation. Abstracts submitted for oral presentation or for the poster session for the Annual Meeting are accepted for the following categories: anesthesia, epidemiology, facial cosmetic surgery, implants, infection, maxillofacial pathology, maxillofacial reconstruction, nerve repair, orthognathic surgery, pharmacology, regenerative medicine, TMJ, trauma and wound repair, and other surgical areas. The MORS program will accept only abstracts (no poster session) in the categories of oral and maxillofacial oncology and surgery.

Additional questions can be directed to the AAOMS Continuing Education Department at 800/822-6637.

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List of AAOMS Online CE Offerings Continues to Grow 

Earn continuing education credits through the AAOMS online clinical continuing education program hosted by Blue Sky Broadcast. The AAOMS online clinical continuing education program brings educational opportunities right into the office or home, allowing participants to learn at their own pace, on their own time and at their convenience. Course registration provides access to the course content through the stated expiration date of the course. AAOMS membership is not a requisite for participation in the program.

The comprehensive library includes online continuing education courses on the topics below, with self-learning course evaluations, automated grading and secure credit card payment - all available 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year.

Anesthesia

Bone and Biomaterials

Cosmetic Surgery

Dental Implants

Infection

Nerve Repair

OMS Knowledge Update

Pathology & Medicine

Reconstruction - Bone

Trauma

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In Memoriam 

Ralph N Akamine, DDS MS, life fellow – retired, Honolulu, HI

1922-2011

Alfred Bothell, DDS, retired fellow, Bryan, TX

1921-2007

Waldon (John) E. Isom, DDS, life fellow – retired, Cedar City, UT

1934-2011

Robert S Johnson, DMD, fellow, Largo, FL

1949-2011

George Robert Keesling, DDS, retired fellow, Campobello, SC

1929-2011

Ervin J Surwillo, DDS, MS, retired fellow, Germantown, WI

1924-2008

Carmen A. Troisi, Jr, DDS, life fellow - retired, Laverock, PA

1930-2011

Dr. Troisi maintained a private practice for more than 40 years, treating patients from across Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. He also treated players on such local sports teams as the Phillies, Flyers, and Eagles.

He played football and baseball at Pennsylvania State University. Encouraged by his coach to focus on baseball, Dr. Troisi played shortstop for the Penn State team that went to the College World Series in 1952.

He went on to play professional baseball in the Chicago White Sox organization, moving up the minor league ranks until he was drafted into the Army during the final years of the Korean War. He served stateside at Camp Ritchie, Md., as a military policeman for two years, then returned to baseball, working his way back up to the AAA level before deciding to become a surgeon.

Dr. Troisi received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania Dental School, and did graduate work at the University's School of Medicine. He performed his internship and residency at the former Philadelphia General Hospital. He was chief of oral surgery at Methodist, Rolling Hill, and Chestnut Hill Hospitals.

Dr. Troisi is survived by his wife, Mary; a son, Robert; two daughters, Laura T. Eck and Kathryn T. Charlton; and five grandchildren.

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer

John E. J. Wenaas, DMD, life fellow, Tucson, AZ

1932-2011

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Calendar of Events 

2012

February 18-19

Virginia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Location: The Boars Head Inn, Charlottesville, VA

Contact: Laura Givens, VA Dental Assoc., PO Box 3095, Henrico, VA 23228; telephone: 804/288-5750; fax: 804/288-1880; e-mail: givens@vadental.org

April 12-15

Southwest Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Location: JW Marriott Hill Country Resort and Spa, San Antonio, TX

Information: www.swoms.org

May 1-6

Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

63^rd Annual Meeting

Location: Ponte Veda Beach, FL

Contact: JW Holderfield, 4850 Golden Pkwy, Ste B-417, Buford, GA 30518; telephone: 770/271-4483; fax: 770/271-0634; e-mail: hholderfield@pami.org

September 10-15

AAOMS 94th Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition

Location: San Diego Convention Center and Hilton San Diego, San Diego, CA

Contact: AAOMS, 9700 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL 60018; telephone: 800/822-6637; fax: 847/678-6286; e-mail: inquiries@aaoms.org; Web site: www.aaoms.org.

September 10-13: Business Sessions

September 11: Preconference Maxillofacial Oncology

And Reconstructive Surgery

September 11-12: Preconference Anesthesia Update

for the OMS

September 12-15: Scientific Sessions

September 13-15: Exhibition

November 29-December 2

AAOMS Dental Implant Conference

Location: Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Chicago, IL

Contact: AAOMS, 9700 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL 60018; telephone: 800/822-6637; fax: 847/678-6286; e-mail: inquiries@aaoms.org; Web site: www.aaoms.org.

November 29: Preconference Courses

November 29: Dental Implant Assisting Skills Lab

November 29-30: Dental Implant Conference

November 29-30: Exhibition

December 1-2: Anesthesia Assistants Review Course