News & Events
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Walker Society giving tops $1 million in 2021
December 3, 2021
Dr. Richard Panek and his wife, Mary, presented a legacy gift commitment of $850,000 to the OMS Foundation during the 2021 AAOMS Annual Meeting, bringing the Foundation’s new and upgraded R.V. Walker Society commitments for the year to $1.04 million.
OMS Foundation Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Thomas P. Williams
September 16, 2021
Volunteerism is a bit like hypnosis: Hypnotists always choose the people who raise their hands when asked, “Who wants to be hypnotized?”
Treloar & Heisel simplifies legacy giving with new life insurance opportunity
September 16, 2021
Treloar & Heisel’s new guaranteed-issue life insurance program offers an easy and affordable option to AAOMS members interested in becoming members of the OMS Foundation’s R.V. Walker Society
NIH grants support the next phase of discovery for 2 researchers
September 16, 2021
NIH funding is the holy grail for medical researchers. For young scientists in a niche field such as oral and maxillofacial surgery, obtaining a grant from NIH is a major achievement
OMS De-Stress Exercise
May 26, 2021
An easy-to-remember strategy to help you manage the impact of everyday stressors, compiled by Ellyn Hutton, Alliance Committee Chair.
Meet Christine Hammond, 2016 Kelly Resident Spouse Scholar
May 26, 2021
My husband, Jeremy, and I first heard about the Kelly Resident Spouse Scholarship opportunity from Dr. Geoff Zinberg, whose wife Lari was a 2014 Kelly Scholar.
Introducing Olga Stefurak Schwartz, Alliance Committee member
May 26, 2021
“The daughter of Ukrainian refugees who emigrated to the United States following World War II, I was the first in my family to attend college.”
A note from the Alliance Chair
May 26, 2021
I’m honored and excited to serve as Chair of the OMS Foundation Alliance Committee during this pivotal year, when alliances have proven to be more vital than ever.
Alliance Anthology
May 25, 2021
In late 1992, I was asked to form a “Ladies Auxiliary” for AAOMS wives. I thought it was a great idea until the Association’s Executive Director asked us to organize a car raffle to raise money for the OMS Foundation.
Study seeks to predict NSAID efficacy for OMS patients
May 11, 2021
America’s opioid crisis has created an imperative in the OMS specialty to adopt pain management prescriptive strategies that minimize the risk of opioid addiction for patients.
Introducing TORCHlight – OMS Foundation e-news
March 23, 2021
In case you missed it in your email, check out this link to the Foundation’s new electronic newsletter, TORCHlight.
Legacy gifts honor Dr. Walker, help secure the specialty’s future
March 9, 2021
This year – the 10th anniversary of Dr. Robert V. Walker’s passing – the OMS Foundation hopes to welcome a dozen new members to its R.V. Walker Society, recognizing donors who commit to a gift of $25,000 or more to the Foundation in their estate plan.