American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS)

The American Society of Oral Surgeons (ASOS now AAOMS) at that time was an outgrowth of the American Society of Exodontist. They were a group of men with a widely diverse training and experience with few who were dealing with that were then considered "major cases" ; i.e. congenital clefts, malignant neoplasia, TMJ, and salivary gland surgery.

Mission:
The mission of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is to enhance surgical excellence through education and to promote fellowship amongst oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

Purpose:
Their purpose is to contribute to the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery knowledge that translates into improved patient outcomes. They develop educational activities that address the learning wants and needs of Their members and other surgeons and seek to enhance surgical excellence by identifying and closing existing gaps in knowledge.