Celebration & Recognition
IAOMS acknowledges International Women's Day (IWD) and Women's History Month (USA) as significant occasions to strengthen our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through the promotion of women's advancement on a global scale.
We celebrate the achievements of women in the OMFS workplace by advocating for forward-thinking policies, practices, incentives, and support systems.
We will persist in our objective of acknowledging the endeavors of women in the OMFS field globally who inspire others to achieve their utmost capabilities through:
Commemorating accomplishments:
Declaring the necessity for advancement:
A sense of community:
Advocating for change:
The narrative around OMFS women is a continuous and evolving process, exploring themes of resilience, dedication, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. As time progresses, their contributions will persistently influence the OMFS specialization in groundbreaking, innovative ways.
The history of women in oral and maxillofacial surgery is a testament to perseverance and barrier-breaking. While the field's origins trace back centuries, it wasn't until the 20th century that women began to carve their own space in the specialty.
Timeline of Women in Dentistry
ACOMS: A History of Women in Dentistry & OMFS
Despite facing some societal and professional biases, women in OMFS have continued to excel, demonstrating their dedication and expertise in the field. The decades that followed witnessed a gradual increase in the number of women entering oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Today, while progress is evident, there is an opportunity for more women specialists in surgery. The landscape is undoubtedly changing, with women entering the field, holding leadership positions, and contributing significantly to advancements in patient care and research.
The following are profiles of women OMF surgeons from around the world who have persistently influenced the OMFS specialty in ground-breaking, innovative ways, inspired and motivated other women in the field, and broken barriers.
We extend our salute to you!
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My specific areas of surgical interest remain in Orthognathic surgery and, more recently, full arch dental rehabilitation, working closely with my Prosthodontic colleagues. I have found full arch rehabilitation to be extremely rewarding, helping patients with crumbling dentitions be restored to full function
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Dr. Kavita Sharma
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Dr. Indradewi Sutikno
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I am a Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria and a Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon at the University Teaching Hospital. I graduated from the College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, and completed my internship at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC). I then volunteered with the National Youth Service Corps at the Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital Kano for one year and worked as a Dental Officer at the Government Dental Center, Zaria Road under the Kano State Health Management Board for two years. I completed my residency Training Program at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex. I earned a Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria and the West African College of Surgeons by Examinations. Thereafter, I joined the services of Obafemi Awolowo University / Teaching Hospital Complex as a Lecturer I and Honorary Consultant, respectively. I rose through the rank to the grade of full Professor and remain in the services of both institutions till date. My interests in Maxillofacial Surgery (practice and research) include: Dentoalveolar Surgery, Maxillofacial Trauma (Mechanism of injury, Treatment and Prevention), and Cleft lip and Palate Surgery. I am a Smile Train partner. I pursued my keen interest in teaching; and earned a Master’s degree in Health Professions Education (MHPE) at the University of Illinois Chicago in 2020. I am a recipient of nine distinctions and awards: DAAD Scholar - 2005; American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Visiting Scholar - 2010; and WHO mentor Mentee Awardee (focusing on Injury prevention in Nigeria)- 2014, Stecker Scholar Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus Ohio USA (2015) I have been engaged in numerous services that contributed to the field of OMFS, including the Head of Department OMFS at OAU and OAUTHC Ile Ife (2008-2011 and 2020-2023), Editor-in-Chief of the Nigerian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2016-2020), Associate Editor, Frontier in Oral Health (2021 till date), Co- Chair of the International Outreach Committee of the ACPA (2015), Member of the International Outreach Committee of the American Cleft and Palate Association (ACPA) (April 2011-2014), Board member, Obafemi Awolowo University Post Graduate College (2012 -2022), Secretary, Nigerian Association for Cleft lip and Palate (2007 to 2009), Assistant Secretary, Nigerian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (2005-2007), Board Member, National Postgraduate Medical College Faculty of Dental Surgery ( Currently, I serve as the President, the Nigerian Association for Cleft Lip and Palate. I am also an elected Fellow and senate member on the International Board for Certification of Specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (IBCSOMS). I am a passionate undergraduate and postgraduate educator, supervising thesis at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and reviewing manuscripts for over 30 scientific journals locally and internationally. I have contributed a chapter each to two books, and have published 2 lectures, and 90 scientific papers in local and international journals. I have scores of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) related speaking experiences locally and internationally. Outside of OMFS, I love singing and listening to music. |
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