To promote the development of Specialist Oral Surgery in Ireland.
To promote links with dental colleagues and other dental specialists through their representative bodies
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
To provide Oral Surgeons with representation through the IAOS in discussion with government bodies and private health insurance companies