The advantages
The IAOMM is an international association of expert practitioners in oral and maxillofacial medicine. Its aims are to:
- Foster scientific exchange across the odonto-stomato-maxillofacial field.
- Work towards, or support, a dual qualification for oral surgery, stomatology and maxillofacial surgery.
- Take part in thinking about training in the odonto-stomato-maxillofacial speciality, and in discussions on health policy for the speciality, independently of existing bodies.
The IAOMM sees itself as a kind of "NGO of the speciality".
Why join
- For the link the IAOMM builds between odontology, oral surgery, stomatology and maxillofacial surgery. In France these specialities are kept separate for political and historical reasons, which is not the case anywhere else.
- For access to grants, whether for research work or a traineeship abroad.
- To take part in the national meeting.
- To join a discussion forum and exchange with expert members from around the world.
Criteria
The IAOMM is not an open association. It is a college of selected international experts, and only committed practitioners may become members.
Applicants must be an odontologist, stomatologist, oral surgeon or maxillofacial surgeon, and must provide:
- a CV and professional diploma
- a cover letter (1 page)
- the recommendation of 2 sponsors who are IAOMM members
Membership fee
€50 a year, a symbolic fee. It is only payable once the application has been accepted: the IAOMM will then send the payment details.