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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ABSTRACT ENTRIES FOR CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH Abstract entries are now being accepted for consideration of presentation at a planned one-day Conference on Re- search, January 28, 1983, preceding the Joint AA01 AAOMS Clinical Congress January 29-30. Scheduled to be sponsored by the Education Founda- tions of both the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the conference is being planned as a forum for the presentation of research papers by members from both dental specialties. Entries are being accepted on the subject of dentofacial deformities and related areas. Papers will be selected by a committee composed of two members of the AAOI AAOMS Clinical Congress Planning Committee plus one representative each from the AA0 Research Council and the AAOMS Advisory Committee on Research. Entry forms for those interested in submitting papers for the conference may be obtained by writing to the AAOMS, Attn: AAOiAAOMS Research Abstract Con- ference, 211 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 930, Chicago, Il. 60611. The deadline for submissions is August 1, 1982. Abstracts must contain a statement of the clinical problem, possible solutions, and the solution of the au- thor(s), plus methods used to solve the problem, the number of cases studied, the duration of follow-up, re- sults, and conclusions. No entry may be published before presentation at the 1983 Joint Clinical Congress, and only one abstract per person can be accepted, although pre- senters may appear on other collaborative abstracts. JOINT CONGRESS TOPICS SET The Clinical Congress program will be presented in modules, with two speakers appearing together, similar to the manner in which the January 1980 Clinical Congress in New York was conducted. It is projected that over 2000 people will attend the congress, which is open to members of both associations and members of allied health professions. Topics will include “Medico-Legal Implications,” “In- terrelationships and Communication Reference Patient Responsibility,” “ Treatment of Specific Deformities,” “Stability Results, ” “Periodontal Problems,” including evaluation of preexisting problems, problems related to presurgical orthodontics, and problems related to surgery, “Sensory Motor Problems,” including fifth nerve paresthesia, seventh nerve paresis, microsurgery, and intraoral and extraoral techniques in the treatment of denervated teeth, “Vascular Problems,” and “Iniraop- erative Technical Challenges,” regarding mandibular and maxillary surgery. Also included will be “TMJ Considerations,” “Or- thodontic Preparation and Finishing,” “Psychosocial Evaluation,” including psychologic preparation of the patient, and “Non- or Malunion.” Programs with registration and hotel forms will be mailed to the AAOMS and AA0 memberships in November. IAOS BERLIN MEETING SET If early planning is an indicator, the VIIIth international Conference on Oral Surgery in Berlin on June 26-30, 1983, will offer the largest international educational op- portunity ever available for the specialty. According to Professor Dr. Wilfried Schilli, Chief at Freiburg Univer- sity, three symposiums on modem diagnostic aids, man- agement of nerve injuries (paresthesia, denervation, etc.), and bone healing are contemplated. Also, a record 15 short-paper sessions are planned, with nearly 130 speak- ers participating. Three of the short-paper sessions are forecasted to discuss trauma, surgical errors and compli- cations, and clefts, with the remaining 12 sessions de- voted to open papers. Entry forms for prospective clini- cians will be available in September. Other activities planned include a City of Berlin recep- tion, a concert and reception, and the IAOS banquet. Siehtseeina oooortunities for attendees include a special t& to East Berlin, through “Check visit the famous Pergamun Museum. Point Charlie,” to Late News, continued OMSPAC by personal check must be maintained, be- sonal advantage and opportunity to be had by support of cause only in this way can such funds be used for cam- the specialty in this vital area. Peltier further commented paign contributions and the contributor be eligibie to take that OMSPAC contributions are eligible for a 50% tax a tax credit on his federal income tax returns. credit, up to $50 for an individual return or up to $100 on a Also, the OMSPAC board considered speakers for its joint return. The new chairman further urged that the fel- lowship consult their accountants or IRS publication No. 585 for details. Fellows are requested to submit $45 or more, by personal check only, to OMSPAC, Suite 930, 211 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, Il. 60611. 11th Annual Breakfast to be held during the Annual Meeting. Chairman Peltier expressed the hope that during 1982 the fellowship will gain a better understanding of the per- 256
