Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Special Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
An applicant for certification shall:
1. Hold an active, unrestricted license from the board;
2. Submit a completed application and fee of $225;
3. Complete an oral and maxillofacial residency program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation;
4. Hold board certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) or board eligibility as defined by ABOMS;
5. Have current privileges on a hospital staff to perform oral and maxillofacial surgery; and
6. If his oral and maxillofacial residency or cosmetic clinical fellowship was completed after July 1, 1996, and training in cosmetic surgery was a part of such residency or fellowship, the applicant shall submit:
a. A letter from the director of the residency or fellowship program documenting the training received in the residency or in the clinical fellowship to substantiate adequate training in the specific procedures for which the applicant is seeking certification; and
b. Documentation of having performed as primary or assistant surgeon at least 10 proctored cases in each of the procedures for which he seeks to be certified.
7. If his oral and maxillofacial residency was completed prior to July 1, 1996, or if his oral and maxillofacial residency was completed after July 1, 1996, and training in cosmetic surgery was not a part of the applicant's residency, the applicant shall submit:
a. Documentation of having completed didactic and clinically approved courses to include the dates attended, the location of the course, and a copy of the certificate of attendance. Courses shall provide sufficient training in the specific procedures requested for certification and shall be offered by:
(1) An advanced specialty education program in oral and maxillofacial surgery accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation;
(2) A medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or other official accrediting body recognized by the American Medical Association;
(3) The American Dental Association (ADA) or one of its constituent and component societies or other ADA Continuing Education Recognized Programs (CERP) approved for continuing dental education; or
(4) The American Medical Association approved for category 1, continuing medical education.
b. Documentation of either:
(1) Holding current privileges to perform cosmetic surgical procedures within a hospital accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; or
(2) Having completed at least 10 cases as primary or secondary surgeon in the specific procedures for which the applicant is seeking certification, of which at least five shall be proctored cases as defined in this chapter.
CERTIFICATION TO PERFORM COSMETIC PROCEDURES; APPLICABILITY:
A. In order for an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to perform aesthetic or cosmetic procedures, he or she shall be certified by the board. Such certification shall only entitle the licensee to perform procedures above the clavicle or within the head and neck region of the body.
B. Based on the applicant’s education, training and experience, certification may be granted to perform one or more of these or similar procedures:
1. Rhinoplasty;
2. Blepharoplasty;
3. Rhytidectomy;
4. Submental liposuction;
5. Laser resurfacing or dermabrasion;
6. Browlift (either open or endoscopic technique);
7. Platysmal muscle plication; and
8. Otoplasty.
Certification shall not be required for performance of the following:
1. Treatment of facial diseases and injuries, including maxillofacial structures;
2. Facial fractures, deformity and wound treatment;
3. Repair of cleft lip and palate deformity;
4. Facial augmentation procedures; and
5. Genioplasty.
Required Fees:
· Every licensed dentist who practices as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon shall register his practice with the board and pay a fee of $175.
· After initial registration, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon shall renew his registration annually on or before December 31 by payment of a fee of $175.
· An oral and maxillofacial surgeon who fails to register or to renew his registration and continues to practice oral and maxillofacial surgery may be subject to disciplinary action by the board.
· Within one year of the expiration of a registration, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon may renew by payment of the renewal fee and a late fee of $55.
· After one year from the expiration date, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who wishes to reinstate his registration shall update his profile and pay the reinstatement fee of $350.
For More Information, Contact:
Virginia Board of Dentistry
6603 West Broad St., 5th Fl.
Richmond, VA 23230-1712
Phone: 804.662.9906
TTY: 804.662.7197
Fax: 804.662.7246
http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/dentistry/
[email protected]
American Association Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons
9700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018-5701
Phone: 847.678.6200
http://www.aaoms.org/
[email protected]
American Board Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
625 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 1820
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312.642.0070
Fax: 312.642.8584
http://www.aboms.org/
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