About the CAOMS
(CAOMS) is a non-profit organization that serves the needs of hundreds of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons across Canada. The CAOMS is designed to support the ongoing requirements of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and ensure that they are able to maintain excellence in their area of specialty.
BECOME A MEMBER
The CAOMS helps Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons by enabling members to stay connected, remain on the leading edge of this specialty through continuing education and regular meetings, support ongoing research, and representing and advocating for the needs of this profession to various interest groups to further advance the profession.
CAOMS membership
Get Access To
- Active Education
- Mentorship
- Free Online CE
- Journal Access
- Newsletters
- Conferences
Resident membership
The CRAOMS’s main goal is to improve communication and provide support for residents during their studies.
Benefits of joining
- Mentorship
- Advocacy
- Collegiality
- Discounted Rates at CE meetings
- Legacy
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OUR EXECUTIVE
The members of the CAOMS Executive Council consist of five line officers, an Executive Director, Regional Councilors, a Membership Chair and Communications and Marketing Chair. The line officers have a one-year mandate and include the President, President-Elect, Past-President, Treasurer and Secretary.
The Executive Council work together to advocate for the OMS specialty and further the development of the Association for its members and the public.
Dr. Robert Wagner
Past President
Regina, SK
Dr. Daisy Chemaly
President
Toronto, ON
Dr. Raymond Grewal
President – Elect
Vancouver, BC
Dr. Mathieu Lenis
Treasurer
Lachine, QC
Dr. Susan Bourque
Secretary
Sydney, NS
Dr. Pierre-Eric Landry
Executive Director
Québec, QC
Dr. Wendall Mascarenhas
Membership Chair
Toronto, ON
Dr. Antoine Chehade
Communication and Marketing Chair
Montréal, QC
Dr. Matthew Faigan
Canadian Residents Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CRAOMS) President
Montréal, QC
Dr. James Brady
Atlantic Canada Regional Councilor
Halifax, NS
Dr. Carl Bouchard
Quebec Regional Councilor
Québec, QC
Dr. Karl Cuddy
Ontario Regional Councilor
Toronto, ON
Dr. Kabir Virdi
Prairie Regional Councilor
Saskatoon, SK
Dr. Clayton Davis
Alberta Regional Councilor
Edmonton, AB
Dr. Torin Barr
British Columbia Regional Councilor
Vancouver, BC
If you would like to contact any member of the CAOMS Executive please email the COAMS Secretariat.
Past presidents
CAOMS Presidents since 1953
2023
Dr. R. Wagner
2022
Dr. C. Robertson
2021
Dr. C. Robertson
2020
Dr. M. Smith
2019
Dr. K. McCann
2018
Dr. C. Dale
2017
Dr. A. Chehade
2016
Dr. I. Ross
2015
Dr. M. Melo
2014
Dr. E. Dore
2013
Dr. F. Hohn
2012
Dr. J. Pompura
2011
Dr. B. Davis
2010
Dr. K. Lung
2009
Dr. B. Forster
2008
Dr. D. Omura
2007
Dr P-É. Landry
2006
Dr. A. Morrison
2005
Dr. L. McFadden
2004
Dr. J. Friedlich
2003
Dr. W. Dobrovolsky
2002
Dr. R. Sorochan
2001
Dr. R. Goodday
2000
Dr. T. Head
(deceased)
1999
Dr. W. Abbott
1998
Dr. C. Robinson
1997
Dr. D. Murphy
1996
Dr. D. Vincelli
1995
Dr. S. Kucey
1994
Dr. V. Moncarz
1993
Dr. P Cyr
1992
Dr. T. Stevenson
1991
Dr. A. Gonshor
1990
Dr. J. Zosky
1989
Dr. B. Lyons
1988
Dr. D. Precious
(deceased)
1987
Dr. D. Precious
(deceased)
1986
Dr. R. Warren
(deceased)
1985
Dr. R. Warren
(deceased)
1984
Dr. P. Surprenant
(deceased)
1983
Dr. P. Surprenant
(deceased)
1982
Dr. M. Mickleborough
(deceased)
1981
Dr. J. Gryfe
1980
Dr. G. Maranda
1979
Dr. G. Maranda
1978
Dr. F. Lovely
1977
Dr. F. Lovely
1976
Dr. S. Claman
(deceased)
1975
Dr. S. Claman
(deceased)
1974
Dr. S. Weinberg
(deceased)
1973
Dr. S. Weinberg
(deceased)
1972
Dr. P. Mercier
1971
Dr. A. Swanson
(deceased)
1970
Dr. E. Millar
1969
Dr. P. Smylski
(deceased)
1968
Dr. A. Raymond
(deceased)
1967
Dr. K. Lindsay
1966
Dr. D. MacDonald
(deceased)
1965
Dr. A. Hoffman
(deceased)
1964
Dr. A. Charest
(deceased)
1963
Dr. P. Luxford
(deceased)
1962
Dr. A. Antoni
(deceased)
1961
Dr. F. Smith
(deceased)
1960
Dr. H. Simmons
(deceased)
1959
Dr. G. Chesnay
(deceased)
1958
Dr. D. Tanner
(deceased)
1957
Dr. G. de Montigny
(deceased)
1956
Dr. E. Bier
(deceased)
1955
Dr. S. Hamilton
(deceased)
1954
Dr. J. Johnson
(deceased)
1953
Dr. D. Tanner
(deceased)
In Memoriam
The CAOMS is saddened to report the passing of our valued members. Their contribution to the development of our specialty will not be forgotten. A memorial donation has been made in honour of each deceased member to the Foundation for Continuing Education and Research (CAOMS).
Deceased Member | Province | Year |
|---|---|---|
Barrie Harnett | Vancouver, BC | 2022 |
Sheldon Claman | Winnipeg, MB | 2020 |
Simon Weinberg | Toronto, ON | 2018 |
Ed Grodecki | Brampton, ON | 2017 |
Richard Emery | Montreal, QC | 2017 |
François Wilson | Lévis, QC | 2016 |
David Precious | Halifax, NS | 2015 |
Alva Swanson | Vancouver, BC | 2015 |
Gerald Baker | Toronto, ON | 2013 |
Timothy Head | Montreal, QC | 2013 |
Alexander (Sandy) Hoffman | Halifax, NS | 2013 |
Andrew Boyko | Hamilton, ON | 2012 |
William W. Dowhos | Thunder Bay, ON | 2011 |
Murray E. Mickleborough | Edmonton, AB | 2011 |
E.W. Paul Luxford | Calgary, AB | 2011 |
Gerard de Montigny | St-Hippolyte, QC | 2009 |
Gaston Chesnay | Mont-Royal, QC | 2008 |
Alan S. Brown | Toronto, ON | 2007 |
Daniel G. Johnson | Stoney Creek, ON | 2007 |
Jon P. Cardinal | St. John’s, NL | 2007 |
Thomas A. Wintermans | Thunder Bay, ON | 2007 |
Jean-Yves Turcotte | Ste-Foy | 2007 |
Pierre Surprenant | Sherbrooke, QC | 2007 |
Harold F. Biewald | Ottawa, ON | 2006 |
Antoine Raymond | Laval, QC | 2006 |
Frank A. Smith | Vancouver, BC | 2004 |
Paul J. Demers | Sarnia, ON | 2003 |
Peter Smylski | Mississauga, ON | 2002 |
John (Jack) McCarthy | Quebec | 1999 |
Donate
The CAOMS is in constant need of your support so that we can continue to help our surgeons.
We contribute to the public welfare by the advancement of the specialty of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery through research, education, and the diffusion of knowledge.
The CAOMS supports its members in their efforts to provide charitable outreach works worldwide for the benefit of those unable to otherwise access this care.
NEWS
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Awards
It is one of the priorities of the CAOMS to recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to the CAOMS, the profession of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and/or their community. In this regard, the following two awards have been established to offer a mechanism to achieve such recognition:
- Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award recognizes CAOMS members who have made a major and significant current, past, or long-standing contribution of benefit to the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and/or the Association through clinical, academic, research, public service or Association related activities.
- Honorary Membership
The Honorary Membership Award recognizes any individual who has made substantial and distinguished contribution to the advancement of the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, who has rendered valuable service to the Association, and such other deserving persons as may be determined by the Executive Council. Such individuals may be nominated for appointment as an Honorary Member of the Association by the Executive Council.
Nominate a Surgeon
In order to nominate an individual for either of the above two awards, please complete the Nomination Form and email it to caoms@caoms.com.
- Al Swanson Award
The Al Swanson Award was created by the CAOMS to encourage the participation of students, residents-in-training and potential new members in the collective affairs of the profession at large.
Every year, an amount of $300.00 is awarded by the CAOMS to all first-year residents accepted in each of the six graduate OMS training programs in Canada.
The Al Swanson Award acknowledges the outstanding contribution and volunteer service of Dr. Alva Swanson to the CAOMS.
Recipients
2024
Distinguished Service Award:
- Dr. Henry J. Lapointe
2023
Distinguished Service Award:
- Dr. Michel El-Hakim
2022
Distinguished Service Award:
- Dr. Ben Davis
- Dr. Kevin Lung
2021
Distinguished Service Award:
- Dr David Psutka
Honorary Membership:
- Dr. Arthur Jee
2020
No awards presented
2019
Distinguished Service Award:
- Dr. Archie Morrison
2018
Distinguished Service Award:
- Dr. Edward Dore
2017
Distinguished Service Award:
- Dr. Frank Hohn
2016
No awards presented
2015
Distinguished Service Award:
- Mr. Bob Rinaldi
2014
Distinguished Service Award:
- Dr. Daniel Omura
2013
Distinguished Service Award:
- Dr. Walter Dobrovolsky
- Dr. Dennis Lanigan
2012
No awards presented
2011
Distinguished Service Award:
- Dr. Reginald H.B. Goodday
2010
Distinguished Service Award:
- Dr. Joseph Friedlich
2009
Distinguished Service Award:
- Dr Pierre-Éric Landry
Honorary Membership:
- Dr. George Zarb
2008
Distinguished Service Award:
- Dr. William S. Walter
2007
Distinguished Service Award:
- Dr. Victor Goodyer
- Dr. Kenneth Bentley
- Dr. John B. Curran
- Dr. William Frydman
2006
Distinguished Service Award:
- Dr. Frank Lovely
- Dr. Sheldon Claman
- Dr. Paul Mercier
2005
Distinguished Service Award:
- Dr. Guy Maranda
Award of Merit
- Dr. Simon Weinberg
Pre-2003
Distinguished Service Award:
- Dr. Al Swanson
- Dr. Chris Robinson
Honorary Membership:
- P.R. Branemark