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AAOMS, in partnership with Parkdale Center for Professionals, offers a supportive resource for members affected by substance use disorders. With privacy and anonymity of the utmost importance, some of the key components of the “AAOMS Cares: Being Well Together” program include confidential assessments, personalized treatment plans, ongoing support, education and awareness initiatives.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) topics have gained attention in dentistry and medicine in recent years. DEI does not equate to political correctness, and politics is not the focus. The foundation of DEI is to recognize differences and embrace those differences. How are racial diversity and gender equality relevant to an OMS’s success? How can efforts on individual and organizational levels be improved, and what actionable steps can be taken to enhance the OMS profession? Creating an inclusive culture can benefit a surgeon’s sense of well-being and improve surgical outcomes.

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Dr. James Hupp, Editor of AAOMS Today magazine, discusses the bimonthly publication and its benefits to AAOMS members.

Relationship-building and education are important aspects of advocacy. For OMSs, hosting a legislator is an excellent way to combine both because it provides time away from the capital to connect at the local level, showcase how OMSs practice and discuss how the actions of policymakers impact the ability to provide the best patient care.

Experienced state lobbyists who are dedicated to representing OMSs across the United States share their insider strategies and insights into the complex world of state-level advocacy, shedding light on their tireless work to champion OMSs' interests and advance the profession.

Dr. Travis Campbell joins the podcast to discuss the basics of successfully working with insurance companies and how to manage the many myths and misunderstandings that surround this complex arena of dentistry.