American Board ofOral and Maxillofacial SurgeryVolume XXVIII, No. 1, May 2008

Table of ContentsA Message from the President pg. 1

Board of Directors pg. 4

New Committee Members pg. 5

Examiner Awards pg. 5

2008 Examination Committee pg. 6-7

Board Certifi ed by Stephen Macleod pg. 8-9

Directors Report on 2008 OCE pg. 9

Policy Relevant to the Diplomate Designation pg. 10

ABOMS Regional Advisors pg. 12

Examination Activities pg. 13

Diplomates who Recertifi ed in 2007 pg. 14

New Diplomates of 2008 pg. 15

Dr. Eric Geist, President

A Message from the PresidentThis year marks the 61st anniversary of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The mission of the ABOMS, in simple terms, is to serve the public interest by promoting excellence in the practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery through lifelong certifi cation. To this end, the ABOMS strives to protect the public interest by helping to establish and maintain the high standards of education, training and experience of those rendering Oral and Maxillofacial care. From a historical perspective the fi rst certifi cation examinations in “Oral Surgery” were strictly oral and were given in February and November of 1947 at the Stevens Hotel in Chicago and in July in Boston. From that date forward through 1954, the examination, still strictly oral, was given at the site of the annual ASOS Meeting.

From 1955 through 1967, it was given at the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago. Also, in 1956, a formal written examination was instituted and, through 1968, it was given once per year at various sites throughout the country. In some years, this included as many as 21 sites.

From 1968 through 1975, the oral examination was given at the Ambassador East Hotel in Chicago, and, beginning in 1969, the Written Qualifying Examination (WQE) was given only in Chicago during the same few days as the Oral Certifi cation Examination (OCE); in other words, the candidates took both examinations at the same site at the same time. This policy persisted through 1982, following the transfer of the whole process to the Drake Hotel in 1976.

In 1983, the WQE was separated from the OCE site and process, and again became offered regionally in a fashion similar to that in place prior to 1969. The OCE process remained in Chicago at the Drake, through 2002, transferring to the Fairmont in 2003. The oral examination was moved to Dallas this year. Concurrently the fi rst computer delivered Qualifying and Recertifi cation Examinations were delivered via testing centers in 2002.

Board certifi ed Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are expected to maintain current competence through ongoing professional education. However, competence is multifaceted and is not easily qualifi ed. Clearly, the

Adminstrative Offi ce StaffCheryl Mounts, MS, CAEExecutive Director

Lori BeaiManager, Information Services

Erin Elizabeth KilleenManager, Examination Services

Adrianna LagunasCoordinator, Administrative Services

Marla ReidAssistant, Administrative Services

Erin MeidingerManager, Examination Services

Board of DirectorsA Message from the President Continued...

B.D. TinerVice President Secretary / Treasurer

Stuart E. Lieblich

Mark Wong Mary Delsol

Wayne Atebara

Director Director

Director

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traditional certifi cation pathway, which evaluated a candidate’s cognitive and clinical application skills at a “point in time,” could not assess continued maintenance of current competence.

Recognizing this fact, the ABOMS instituted the recertifi cation process in 1990, whereby “time-limited” certifi cates were issued to successful candidates. In the ensuing years, it has become even more important that Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons maintain the required skills and knowledge to provide state of the art care, as the demands of accountability by the public have continued to increase. We must continue to convince the public that we are the premier specialty with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders, diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the head, mouth, teeth, gums, jaws and neck. The certifi cation maintenance process developed by the ABOMS incorporates the key elements that demonstrate this commitment to excellence. It is designed to be a meaningful experience rather than simply a series of hoops to jump through. We are pleased to partner with the AAOMS to incorporate the Offi ce Anesthesia Evaluation into the CM process. Serving on the ABOMS Board of Directors has been a great privilege and honor. I can personally attest to the selfl essness and professionalism of each and every Board member with who I have had the good fortune to serve. In addition, the ABOMS is blessed with a dedicated and enthusiastic staff who work tirelessly to make our Board the best it can be. G.E. Ghali

Director

ABOMS uses U.S. Mail, e-mail, and telephone to remind all Diplomates of pending deadlines for Annual Registration.

If your contact information has changed since 2007 Annual Registration please get in touch with ABOMS and update your contact information, so we can reach you with this years announcement and reminders.

Please read Diplomate Responsiblities for Annual Registration in the 2008 Directory of Diplomates for more information.

2008 Annual RegistrationInformation about 2008 Annual Registration will be sent via U.S. mail in late October.

To be included in the the 2009 Directory of Diplomatesyour complete (information and fee) must be completed by January 31, 2009.

Item Writers Wanted

The OMSSAT has become a valuable tool for residents and Diplomates to assess their knowledge in content critical to the maintenance

and evolution of specialty practice. After the data are analyzed the participants will be able to obtain a copy of the assessment that pres-

ents the questions and distractors, the answer, references and the rationale for the answers. Obviously it requires a great deal of time

and energy to develop and refi ne new items for each OMSSAT administration. And we are appreciative of those dedicated surgeons

who have given willing of their time and expertise.

As with any volunteer activity is important to involve as many people as possible in the process. To that end the ABOMS and AAOMS

are calling for oral and maxillofacial surgeons who are willing to develop items for the OMSSAT. This is your opportunity to work with

others to create ways to assist residents and provide a mechanism for practitioners to participate in continuous learning activities.

First Name: _______________________________________

Last Name: ________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________

___________________________________________

City: ______________________________________________

State: _______________________ Zip: _________________

Phone number:______________________________________

Email address:_____________________________________

Fax number:_______________________________________

Yes, I would like to write OMSSAT items in the following area(s):

Cosmetic : TMD/Pain : Orthognathics/Cleft : Craniofacial : Dentoalveolar

Pathology/Reconstruction : Trauma : Medical Assessment and Mgt. : Anesthesia

I would be interested attending a workshop to learn how to write items. Send me information about upcoming workshops. Please send me information about how to write items.

PLEASE CIRCLE YOUR CHOICES

Please return this form to the ABOMS Administrative Offi ce by August 15th, 2008.

ABOMS Administrative offi ce 625 North Michigan AvenueSuite 1820 Chicago, Illinois 60611-3177

You may return this form to Erin Killeen, Manager, Examination Services, at the address below:

New Committee MembersThe Directors are pleased to announce the newly appointed members of the 2008-2009 Examination Committee:

To be eligible for application, a Diplomate must be certifi ed for a minimum of fi ve years. Appointments are made each March by the Board and are based on geographic considerations and the needs of the Board. Diplomates interested in serving on the Examination Committee should request an application from the Administrative Offi ce or access the information on the website.

Douglas Carver - Littleton, CO

Lawrence Chewning - Florence, SC

Larry Cunningham - Lexington, KY

Samuel Farish - Decatur, GA

Joel Funari - Devon, PA

Edwin Granite - Wilmington, DE

Jay Jefferson - Raleigh, NC

James Kennedy - Sugar Land, TX

JD Kisella - Matthews, NC

Stewart Lazow - Brooklyn, NY

J Michael McCoy - Knoxville, TN

Teresa Morgan - Iowa City, IA

John Shroyer - Arlington, TX

Julie Ann Smith - Rockville, MD

Maria Troulis - Boston, MA

Sanford Ratner - Santa Ana, CA

Surgery Section Co-Chairs for 2008-2009

Before completion of an oral certifying examination the Board of Directors begins planning for the following year. During the 2008 Oral Certifying Examination (OCE) the following individuals were appointed to serve as Co-chairs for the 2009 OCE:

Beginning in July the Surgery Section co-chairs will meet with the Oral Certifying Examination Chair and the Director who con-sults with the surgery section throughout the year. The co-chairs will review cases, create scenarios, prepare visual materials and develop the protocols that will be used by the Examination Committee for the 2008 OCE. Meetings will continue through the fall and the 2008 Examination will be fi nalized in December.

The oral certifying examination is a compilation of materials that addresses the scope of the specialty. It is accomplished through the determination and expertise of the co-chairs and Examination Committee.

Surgery I Kurt Westlund and Alan Felsenfeld

Surgery II Bonnie Padwa and Alan Peet

Surgery III George Kushner and Richard Burton

Surgery IV Vasiliki Karlis and Robert Diecidue

Serve on the ABOMS Examination Committee- Be a Diplomate of the ABOMS in good standing.- Have been certifi ed for a minium of 5 years.- Have a commitment to confi dentiality.- Demonstrate a contemporary knowledge of oral and maxillofacial surgical care.

To be considered you must:

Third Year Examiner Award

The Board would like to acknowledge those Examiners completing three years of service. These Diplomates have given much of their time, both during the exam, and in preparing cases between exams.

Sixth Year Examination Award

The Board of Directors wishes to thank those six-year members of the Examination Committee. These Diplomates have given their time and expertise to strengthening the certifi cation process and for that the Board is very appreciative.

Senior Examiner Recognition

During the past few years the Board of Directors has found it necessary to recall Examiners who have served their 6-year terms. This need has arisen because the number of candidates has increased and the decision to examine more individuals in a shorter period of time requires greater numbers of Examiners. Regardless of the changes in the certifi cation process the Board believes it is crucial to maintain a balance between experienced and new Examiners. The ABOMS is fortunate that many past Examiners are willing to give of their time and expertise to assist during the Oral Certifying Examination. Give this commit-ment the Board of Directors wishes to recognize the following examiners who are in their ninth or greater year of service on the Exmination Committee for their efforts on behalf of the specialty and certifi cation process.

David Bitonti

Stephanie Drew

Charles Repa

Richard Lee

Joseph McCain

Rodney Nichols

William Synan

Patrick Vezeau

Michael Will

Colin Bell

Paul Bertin

Eric Carlson

Andrea Schreiber

Brian Smith

Robert Glickman

John Zuniga

Jaime Brahim

Karel deLeeuw

Stephen Gandy

Jerry Greer

George Sandor

Vincent Williams

Special consideration will be given to those individuals who have successfully completed the ABOMS Recertifi caion Process. Go to www.aboms.org and obtain all the necessary information in the Diplomates Only area.

Examiner Awards

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Section I - Row 1: Alan Felsenfeld, Charles, Weber, Stephen Gandy, Wayne Atebara, K. Jeff Westlund, Leslie Heffez. Row 2: Daniel Skinner, James Davis, Charles Repa, Nicolas Bournais, Gregory Ness, Wayne Tipps, Bruce Whitcher, Francie Starvropolous. Row 3: Charles Repa, Brett Ferguson, Colin Bell, Richard Lee, William Synan.

Section II - Row 1: Robert Strauss, Alan Peet, George Sandor, Bonnie Padwa, Scotty Bolding, Hille Ephros.Row 2: Steve Prestovich, Rick Scott, David Bittonti, Cameron Clokey, John Fidler, Joseph McCain, Vernon Sellers. Row 3: Kent Moore, Barry Kendall, Michael Will, Thomas Weil, Robert Rille.

2008 Examination Committee

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Section III - Row 1: Brian Smith, Mark Wong, Jerry Greer, George Kushner, Paul Bertin, Eric Carlson. Row 2: Richard Burton, Alan Herford, Rodney Nichols, Stephanie Drew, Jim Clark, Barry Steinberg, Wendell Edgin. Row 3: Peter Larson, Joseph Friedlich, Mark Zajkowski, Dale Bauer, Bruce Horswell, Vincent Farhood.

Section IV - Row 1: John Zuniga, Vasiliki Karlis, G.E. Ghali, David Stanton, Katherine Keeley, Debra Schart-Sacco. Row 2: Vincent Williams, Robert Glickman, Jaime Brahim, Andrea Scrieber, David Grogan, Patrick Vezeau, Robert Diecidue. Row 3: Jeffery Bennett, Michael Miloro, David Todd, Tom Connolly, Orrett Ogle, Carol DeLew.

2008 Examination Committee

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In 2005 the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery reviewed and modifi ed the educational requirements in such a way that international trainees in oral and maxillofacial surgery practicing in the United States could have their training reviewed with the potential of being allowed to participate in the ABOMS certifi cation process. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon trained in the United Kingdom, but working in the United States, I found myself among the fi rst to seek board certifi cation via this route. I had undergone a multitude of high stake exams culminating in the Intercollegiate Board examination in oral and maxillofacial surgery and had subsequently been appointed to be an examiner at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for the membership examination of the faculty of dental surgery, completing examiner training there. This gave me an unusual perspective from which to view the process.

The ABOMS Qualifying Exam is now taken online at a designated computer testing center near the candidates. Available examination dates at nearby testing centers are communicated to the candidates. The security at the centers is quite strict and lockers are provided for all personal effects, nothing being allowed into the computer rooms. The qualifying examination is delivered in two parts with a break between. The examination is broad in scope and covers the full spectrum of contemporary oral and maxillofacial surgery with a representative mixture of basic science and clinical questions. The questions are carefully worded and candidates have the opportunity to provide comments on the questions. There is an opportunity to review your answers before submitting them. Having completed the qualifying examination in 2007, I was among the fi rst cohort to take the oral certifying examination in Dallas, Texas.

The organization of the examination was quite exemplary and better than military in its precision. The candidates for the morning session meet and over a light breakfast are given provided information about the upcoming examination. They are then taken by bus to the testing center. The center is a magnifi cent facility, purposefully built for examinations. After a onsite orientation the candidates are taken upstairs to the examination, all forms of electronic device and bags are forbidden. The candidates are assigned to identical rooms which have a computer monitor, desk and note pads in place. The Examiners work in pairs and move from one examination room to another. Once determining there is no confl ict of interest the examination begins. There are four surgical sections taking one hour each. The cases have been carefully selected and prepared, as have the questions and the data collection points. Each of the sections involves the discussion of four to fi ve cases and the amount of time spent on each case is carefully controlled. The Examiners are extremely courteous and have been well trained in trying to get the balance right between helping a candidate to feel at ease and to present his/her knowledge to the Examiner, while at the same time remaining something of a blank slate so that the candidate does not feel either guided or discouraged by the comments or body language. Upon completion of the examination, candidates gather in the lecture room, attend a short debriefi ng and complete an evaluation form. The candidates are then bused back to their hotel. Security is such that the bus coming from the testing center back to the hotel does not leave until the bus transporting the afternoon candidates to the testing center is already on the road. At no time do candidates examined in the morning and afternoon meet.

The oral examinations in the United Kingdom have a couple of features different to the American Board experience that are worth mentioning. The fi rst of these is the use of a clinical examination on the fi rst day of the oral examinations. This involves a case which includes an assessment of a patient in “real time” before a couple of examiners followed by a discussion follow-up the patient’s management. I feel was a useful component of the British examination system and I found myself on a number of occasions during the ABOMS examination when looking at a photograph of a

Board Certifi ed: Other Side of the Table/Other Side of the Waterby Stephen MacLeod

Stephen MacLeod, BDS MBChB FDS RCS (Ed&Eng) FRCS (Ed)Hennepin County Medical CenterMinneapolis, MN

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patient wishing that I could actually lay hands on the patient to feel the consistency of the lesion being shown on the slide. I know that the organization of the clinical examination is an enormous undertaking and results in the examination being moved around the UK from center to center to provide a continual source of clinical case material. It would not be possible to implement this in the same way at a center such as Dallas. The American Board does however document the cases very well and I feel the loss of the clinical contact is minimal.

The second feature of the British examination that differs from the ABOMS experience was the candidate was asked to prepare a brief presentation on two topics of his or her choice in any area of the specialty, present them to his/her pair of Examiners, and then be questioned in them. I found this really the most fascinating and enjoyable part of the examination in the United Kingdom as it gave you a chance to really sit and discuss a topic as a virtual equal with your Examiner. I am however not entirely certain of the ultimate yield as a competency discriminator. The British colleges have learned much from the American Board and have gone to a similar form of data collection which precludes giving the candidates results such that the results on the day of the examination. I am slightly saddened by this as there was something very special about being greeted by the Examiners after the exam and sharing a cup of kindness with them as equals at least for that day.

In conclusion, as one who has sat on both sides of the table, as an Examiner and a candidate on both sides of the ocean, I do feel that the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery certifi cation process more that succeeds in its aim to identify those surgeons who are practicing at a level of competence to engender public confi dence in the process. In addition, the Board has been generous in ensuring its expertise with other certifying bodies around the world helping to raise a standard of assessment of oral and maxillofacial surgeons internationally. I feel this process has provided the ABOMS with every reason to be confi dent that when they assess an international candidate’s skills and knowledge the decision will be justifi ed and provide a pathway for foreign trained surgeons to make a contribution to the specialty in the United States. I was privileged among the fi rst to participate under the new requirement and hope that others following will have the same feelings of satisfaction.

For the fi rst time in 60 years, the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery conducted its annual Oral Certifying Examination (OCE) outside of Chicago, Illinois. In 2002, my fi rst year on the Examination Committee, we conducted our fi nal OCE at the historic Drake Hotel in Chicago. In 2006, my last year on the Examination Committee, we conducted our fi nal OCE at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago. This past February, my fi rst year as a ABOMS Director, we conducted the OCE at a testing center in Dallas, Texas.

I can remember my initial uncertainty and apprehension when we moved from the Drake to the Fairmont in 1999. This recent move to Dallas was even more dramatic because we were not just changing venues but also cities and states. Although many reasons could be cited to justify the Board’s move (weather, cost, security, etc), it came down to what was in the best interest of the candidates and the integrity of the examination process. As I observed the examination this past February, I was extremely enthusiastic about the uniformity of the examination rooms and the overall improved standardization of the OCE. As a Board we recently reviewed both Examiner and candidate comments regarding our new setting. The overwhelming response was positive and “seasoned” Examiners felt the new venue further enhanced an already outstanding process.

There may be no “perfect” examination, but I believe the move to Dallas has certainly enhanced the certifi cation process. Certifi cation is not static and should be periodically assessed in a pragmatic fashion. These outcome assessments will be used to better serve the public and our Diplomates. I applaud the past Board of Directors and staff for their efforts in making this bold move.

Director’s Report on the 2008 Oral Certifying Examinationby G.E. Ghali

G.E. Ghali, ABOMS Director, LSUHSC Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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Policy Relevant to the Diplomate DesignationThe attainment of certifi cation by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial has long been considered the “gold standard” for oral and maxillofacial facial surgeons. The effort required to become and sustain the Diplomate status cannot be understated. The ABOMS understands that certifi cation is a process rather than an end point. Accordingly, requirements to maintain certifi cation have evolved to meet the health care needs of the public, developed in comparison to our medical colleagues and strengthen fundamental to meet guidelines set forth by hospitals and third-party carriers. All of these changes have underscored the value of the Diplomate designation.

The ABOMS continually monitors the use of the term “Diplomate” in professional arenas. The Board wants to ensure that it is absolutely clear to the public, legal and professional communities that ABOMS Diplomates have met a rigorous standard, continue to pursue professional competence and present themselves in and accurate manner when representing the specialty.

To that end, the Board wants to keep you informed of policy that we believe supports the certifi cation process and those who have attained the Diplomate status.

Retired Diplomates must identify themselves as “Retired Diplomates of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” in all professional materials.

The Board has the authority to revoke any certifi cation if a Diplomate:

1. has misused the Diplomate designation or has misrepresented his or her status with the ABOMS.

2. Fails to limit his/her practice to oral and maxillofacial surgery or any other specialty in which he/she is educational qualifi ed.

3. Is suspended or expelled from a professional dental or medical organization because of unethical or immoral conduct.

4. Is found by the Board to have violated the AAOMS Code of Professional Conduct, Judiciary Procedures, and Advisory Opinions and Guidelines for Filing a Complaint and/or the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct.

5. Has been suspended, sanctioned, or restricted from participating in private, federal or state health insurance programs;

6. Has medical staff appointments or privileges that have been denied, reduced, limited, not renewed, suspended, diminished, revoked or relinquished;

7. Has disciplinary actions accessed, asserted, initiated or pending by a state licensing board or military tribunal;

8. Gives false or misleading testimony under oath or presents documentation for a legal purpose that is incorrect or misleading;

9. Has been found guilty of any felony crime (or its equivalent), admits guilt to any felony criminal violation (or its equivalent) and/or enters no contest or enters into a plea agreement; whether in a state or federal judicial proceeding, administrative proceeding, foreign proceeding, or military proceeding.

10. Is no longer in possession of at least one current, unlimited license from an appropriate authority enabling the individual to practice independently the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery in the location of the individual’s practice.

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Diplomate Services

Patient Information Brochures

These brochures inform your patients about:

- What is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?

- What does it mean to be Board Certifi ed?

- What services do Board Certifi ed Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons provide?

Brochures are tri-fold and stamped with gold foil on heavy card stock

Delivery is quarterly (January, March, June, and September). ABOMS will ship this item via UPS.

Visit Diplomate Services in the Diplomates Only area at www.aboms.org and download an order form or call

Adrianna Lagunas, Coordinator, Adminstrative Services at 312-642-0070 and request an order form.

Diplomate Services also offers, lapel pins, neck ties, announcements, and duplicate certifi cates.

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The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery depends heavily on its Examination Committee members to assist with the administration of its examination process. Members of the ABOMS Examination Committee perform many duties. In addition to acting as Examiners for the Oral Certifying Examination (OCE, they are responsible for submitting questions for the Qualifying Examination (QE), Recertifi cation Examination (RE), and for timely submis-sion of cases for the OCE. The tasks are arduous and time consuming. The rewards are many. More than a few Examination Committee members have remarked that their service to the ABOMS has been the highlight of their professional careers. The ABOMS greatly appreciates the service of its Examination Committee members.

In order to identify the most qualifi ed individuals to serve as Examiners the ABOMS has appointed former Examina-tion Committee members as Regional Advisors. There is a Regional Advisor for each of the ABOMS regions, which correspond to the AAOMS Districts. The Regional Advisors are asked for encourage individuals to apply for con-sideration, counsel with surgeons who wish to know more about the certifi cation process and submit information to the ABOMS Directors about those who have expressed and interest in serving on the Examination Committee. The Regional Advisors provide a valuable service for with the Board is most grateful. If you interested in or have ques-tions about being an Examiner you are encouraged to contact the Advisor in your District.

Region IConnecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont

Dr. Meredith AugustMass General HospitalOMFS – Warren 120155 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114maugust@partners.org

Region IIDelaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Military Services

Dr. Louis K. Rafetto3512 Silverside Rd#12 The CommonsWilmington, DE 19810lkrafeto@verizon.net

Region IIIAlabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Dr. Stephen R. Gandy971 Lakeland DrSuite 225Jackson, MS 39216Sg9591@aol.com

Region IVIllinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Veterans Administration, Public Health Service

Dr. Paul M. Bertin21851 Center Ridge Road #107Rocky River, OH 44116pmbertin@sbcglobal.net

Region VArkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming

Dr. Colin Bell4015 Worth StreetDallas, TX 75246csbell@aol.com

Region VIAlaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington

Dr. D. John Webb307 S. Moorpark RoadThousand Oaks, CA 91361bojifam@aol.com

ABOMS Regional Advisors

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The Recertifi cation Examination was administered at NCS Pearson testing centers from September 18-29, 2006. A total of 158 candidates took the 2007 Recertifi cation Examination. The overall passing rate was 95%.

Times Taken Total Taking Examination Total Passing Examination Pass Rate

First Time Candidates 136 130 95%

Repeat Candidates 22 20 91%

Total / Overall 158 150 95%

The 2008 CBT Qualifying Examination (QE) was administered at NCS Pearson testing centers from January 15-26, 2008. A total of 253 candidates took the examination. The success rate for candidates taking the QE for the fi rst time was 80.8 %. The 198 total successful candidates constituted an overall 78.3% passing rate.

Times Taken Total Taking Examination Total Passing Examination Pass Rate

First Time Candidates 210 174 83.8%

Repeat Candidates 43 24 55.8%

Total / Overall 253 192 78.3%

The 2008 Oral Certifying Examination was held February 11-14, 2008 in Chicago. Of the 201 candidates who took the examination, 160 passed resulting in a passing rate of 80%.

Times Taken Total Taking Examination Total Passing Examination Pass Rate

First Time Candidates 183 148 80.8%

Repeat Candidates 18 12 66.6%

Total / Overall 201 160 80%

2007 Recertifi cation Examination

2008 Qualifying Examination

2008 Oral Certifying Examination

Examination Activites

2008 2009 2010Qualifying Examination 1/14-25 1/12-23 1/11-22Oral Certifying Examination 2/11-15 2/16-20 2/15-19OMSSAT 4/14-25 4/13-24 4/12-23Recertifi cation Examination 9/15-26 9/14-25 9/12-24

Future Examination Dates

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Congratulations to Diplomates who Recertifi ed in 2007

Alton, TroyAnastassov, GeorgeAnderson, TheodoreArcuri, JosephBarnhart,KevinBaur, DaleBeckman, MarkBedrock, RoyBenian, RichardBenivegna, VincentBenson, GregoryBergeron, WilliamBerry, RonaldBlanchaert, RemyBleiler, RusselBoghossian, JohnBorris, ThomasBoyczuk, MichaelBoyd, BarryBrown, MatthewBrown, DeborahBulloch, ScottButler, MonteButtner, ChristopherByram, JeffreyCamarata, JosephCataudella, JohnChang, AndrewChin, DanielClark, JeffreyClark, DavidClayton, JeffreyConelias, TrentCrestetto, JohnDaher, ShadiDalrymple, DavidDe Falco, RobertDean, KevinDenbrock, StephenDomin, JamesDonlevy, JeffreyDymon, WilliamEcho, PhilipEichen, MatthewElbaum, JeffreyEvans, WilliamFedeli, AmerigoFleisher, KennethForbes, OwenGeunes, PaulGiguere, Michel

Greene, GlennGuba, DavidGulino, DanteHeath, PeterHeise, AndrewHenry, MitchellHiranaka, DavidHoffman, CharlesHolbrook, JeromeHudec, MichaelHuy, LouisJames, WalterJohnson, DJulian, JamesKeyhani, JalehKiely, KevinKimbler, CarlKittidumkerng, WinaiKline, PatrickKorb, PaulKosmen, JohnKrigbaum, DavidKrost, BrianLampard, CarolynLand, MichaelLargey, JohnLee, JesseLeseberg, GLetelier, CarlosLieblich, StuartLinman, RussellListon, ToddLonergan, MarkLung, GregoryMalik, SalmanMayer, JamesMayo, RichardMcCabe, PatrickMcGinnis, MichaelMedley, ChristopherMellin, RichardMilano, MarkMiller, JohnMitchell, TimothyMoe, SeinMonesmith, MatthewMoore, MarlonMyers, WilliamNickel, WilliamO’Nele, ScottPadgett, Thomas

Paticoff, KennethPausa, SergioPeck, RussellPfeffl e, RobertPlant, MarkPollick, SharonPotee, ChristopherPrickett, PhilipReilly, ChristopherRichard, DonaldRider, CynthiaRiegerm, WilliamRiesch, TerrenceRisser, MarjorieSaigusa, MakotoSalahuddin, MohammedSchaedel, RobertSchneider, WilliamSchuh, MichaelSharma, PriveerShea, JohnSilva, PerrySindoni, FrankSlaughter, JosephSolomon, JamesStanton, DavidStarck, WilliamStark, MitchellStockton, KevinSuarez, Jose-CarlosTevepaugh, DavidThompson, ThomasTompach, PaulTownsend, JuliaTrowbridge, ThomasVan Ess, JamesVande Berg, BruceVollmer, PaulWallen, JeffreyWayne, GaryWeber, TimothyWees, JeromeWolkowicz, ChristopherWood, JefferyWu, JamesYamashita, Dennis-DukeZakkak, ThomasZuck, S. Lyle

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Abend, JuliaAds, HusseinAljandan, BadrAllen, JohnAlpha, CraigAndrus, KevinArora, EshanshAtallah, DanielAynechi, MorisBateman, AdamBetterman, BretBlyer, ScottBouloux, GaryBrandt, MatthewBriggs, MichaelanneBufalini, MarkCabret-Carlotti, MichelleCasadaban, MichaelChen, I-LingCheung, AndrewCillo, JosephConnor, MichealCrittenden, RobertCuomo, ChristopherDeLisi, DonaldDeMarco Davies, SarahDevitt, TimothyDiaz, ManuelDitty, DouglasDudziak, MatthewEdmunds, PatrickEl-Ghareeb, MoustafaEvans, ErikFairburn, StevanFarrell, BartFeider, ErikFerguson, MichaelFontana, StevenFox, EricFuentes, MichaelGhurani, RamiGissell, MichaelGlenn, Andrew Gregory, MarkHall, DavidHalterman, SandraHamidi, MariamHammen, JohnHammond, BradleyHarris, ChristopherHatzis, GregoryHaymond, CreedHealy, SeanHo, Victor

Hogan, GrantHolmgren, EricHong, DouglasHung, YuanIranmanesh, AliJacobs, MykleJenkins, WilliamJepsen, ShawnJohnson, DexterJurman, DavidJuvet, LawrenceKahenasa, NoraKalika, BorisKang, ChristopherKapitan, RichardKeene, JohnKelly, PaulKheradpir, ArdavanKim, PhilKing, ThomasKirkup, ChristopherKnox, EricKramer, AndrewKur, BenjaminLaggan, BrettLahey, EdwardLaing, RichardLeis, KristinLoi, ThuanMacLeod, StephenManzon, SteveMasonbrink, MonteMassoth, NicholasMcgee, GregoryMcGhee, RobertMehrabi, MehranMelendrez, ThomasMistretta, MichaelMontes, DavidMoody, MichaelMoose, DavidMorgan-Marshall, AnneMorse, KevinNissenbaum, MarkOgunleye, AfolabiPace, ChristopherPark, JosephPartridge, JuddPasqual, JohnPatam, MarlicePatel, NileshPathak, SandeepPavone, AnthonyPoon, Anthony

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Congratulations to the new Diplomates of 2008

Our MissionThe Mission of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is to help set the standards for the confl uence of education, training,

and experience for the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to assure the public of an acceptable level of attainment by those who are

Board Certifi ed. To this end, the Board’s mission includes examination and certifi cation of candidates, and recertifi cation of Diplomates.