International OMS Day
February 13 is International OMS Day
A global celebration recognizing the real-world impact oral and maxillofacial surgeons have on people’s lives—every day.
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Record Your OMS Day Video
International OMS Day is about surgeons sharing the impact of oral and maxillofacial surgery—in your own words.
Record a short video (30–60 seconds) reflecting on what OMS means to you: a patient outcome, a defining moment, your practice focus, or the future of the specialty.
- Restore function (eat, speak, breathe, smile)
- Rebuild faces after trauma, disease, or congenital conditions
- Advance care through expertise, mentorship, and innovation
Record Your OMS Day Video
No editing required. Record from any device. Take as many takes as you need.
After you submit, you can email the video to yourself and share a branded version on social media. Use #OMSday2026 and tag @iaomscommunications on Instagram.
Get Creative: Download the 2026 International OMS Day Logos and add them to your content.
A Message from IAOMS Leadership
Dr. Sanjiv Nair shares why International OMS Day matters and how the global OMS community can take part.
International OMS Day 2026 Video Gallery
Hear from oral and maxillofacial surgeons around the world.
Add Your Voice to the Gallery
Why International OMS Day Matters
International OMS Day highlights the real, tangible impact OMS surgeons have at critical points in patients’ lives—when function, identity, and quality of life are at stake.
- Function: helping patients eat, speak, breathe, and smile again
- Reconstruction: restoring form and confidence after trauma, disease, and congenital differences
- Complex care: contributing to head and neck oncology and advanced surgical management
- Lifespan expertise: specialized care from pediatric through geriatric patients
International OMS Day: A Brief History
IAOMS first celebrated International OMS Day on February 13, 2015. It is now recognized annually as a global moment to celebrate the specialty and the surgeons who advance it.
Learn more about the evolution of OMS: Britannica, AAOMS History, What is an OMS?, NIDCR Craniofacial.
Share and Amplify OMS Day
- Record and share your OMS Day video
- Post OMS Day graphics in your practice or institution
- Share your video across your social channels and tag @iaomscommunications on Instagram
Suggested Hashtags:
#OMSday2026 #InternationalOMSDay #OralMaxillofacialSurgery #OMSCommunity #OMSsaveslives
Support the Future of OMS Worldwide
Through the IAOMS Foundation, surgeons worldwide gain access to education, training, and fellowship opportunities that strengthen the future of the specialty.