To encourage

Undergraduate and postgraduate education in the speciality of oral surgery.

The IAOS aims to support specialist education and continuous professional development of its members through regular scientific meetings, inter-disciplinary training days and collaboration with other representative groups within other dental and medical specialities

Membership is comprised of specialist and trainee Oral Surgeons

The Irish Association of Oral Surgery was established on 13th September 2014 in order to promote the specialty of Oral Surgery within the dental community and within the public in general. Its membership is comprised of specialist and trainee Oral Surgeons.

What is oral Surgery

Oral Surgery is the specialty of Dentistry dedicated to the diagnosis, planning and treatment of disease, injuries or deformities of the mouth, jaws and teeth.
Oral surgeons are distinct from other dental specialists by limiting their practice to surgical treatment alone and undertake no general dentistry or treatments preformed by other dental specialists. In addition to their undergraduate Dental Degree, Oral Surgeons typically undergo three years of specialist training.The Dental Council of Ireland maintain the Oral Surgery Specialist List. An Oral Surgeon can only be granted admission to this Dental Council of Ireland Oral Surgery specialist list after satisfying the rigorous requirements.

Constitution aims

01. Promote

To promote links with dental colleagues through the Irish Dental Association (IDA) and other dental specialists through their respective societies.

02. Represent

To represent Oral Surgeons’ interests and the interests of patients in discussions with Government Bodies and private insurance companies.

03. Encourage

To encourage undergraduate and postgraduate training in the specialty of Oral Surgery through the Dental Schools and Postgraduate Committees.

04. Research

To encourage research & audit in the field of Oral Surgery in Ireland