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NEW YORK STATE SOCIETY OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS INC

ALBANY, NY · EIN 237294888 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · nyssoms.org
revenue
$294K
expenses
$220K
net assets
$1.1M
employees
0
mission · from form 990

MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS IN NEW YORK STATE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is a professional membership organization representing oral and maxillofacial surgeons across New York State. It advances the specialty through advocacy, continuing education, and peer evaluation programs, particularly in office anesthesia protocols. The society promotes high standards of practice, supports surgical training, and engages in legislative efforts to protect the profession and public interest.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    ADMINISTER A GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROGRAM TO HELP ADVANCE THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROFESSION.
  2. #2 $0
    ADMINISTER A PEER EVALUATION PROGRAM TO ENSURE MEMBERS ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT OFFICE ANESTHESIA DELIVERY PROTOCOLS.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Continuing Education Meetings
Scientific and educational programs, offered in hybrid format, providing updates in pediatric dentistry, implant dentistry, and other clinical topics for member surgeons.
Government Relations Program
Advocacy initiative to advance the profession through legislative action, including provider fee equity and training program preservation.
Office Anesthesia-Emergency Self-Evaluation Program
Peer evaluation program assessing oral surgeons' offices across New York State for compliance with anesthesia delivery and emergency protocols.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Dental Professional Development & Support 2 activities
    • Continuing education and professional development
      Offers hybrid continuing education programs with in-person and live webinar options to support ongoing learning for oral and maxillofacial surgeons and other dental and medical professionals.
    • Support for research in oral and maxillofacial surgery
      Supports advancement in research and educational programs related to oral and maxillofacial surgery to promote innovation and evidence-based practice.
  • County and Specialty Medical Society Support 1 activity
    • Advocacy for oral and maxillofacial surgeons' professional interests
      Represents oral and maxillofacial surgeons in New York State through government relations efforts, including successful advocacy to prevent budget cuts to residency programs, pass anti-fee-discrimination legislation, and secure legislative changes on hospital practice rights and liability relief.
  • Comprehensive Dental Care Services 1 activity
    • Direct surgical and clinical services by member surgeons
      Member oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform a range of surgical procedures including wisdom tooth extraction, dental implant placement, bone grafting, corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma repair, reconstructive surgery, treatment of oral pathology and facial pain disorders, and esthetic facial procedures, using various anesthesia modalities to manage pain and anxiety.
  • Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
    • Job board for oral and maxillofacial surgery professionals
      Enables member practices to post job opportunities on the NYSSOMS website to connect with qualified oral and maxillofacial surgery professionals seeking employment.
  • Medical Staff Credentialing & Advocacy 1 activity
    • Peer evaluation program for office anesthesia safety
      Operates a peer evaluation program to ensure member compliance with office anesthesia delivery protocols and launched a self-evaluation initiative to assess readiness for managing ambulatory anesthesia patients in private practice settings.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Public and professional education on oral health
      Provides educational information about the role of oral and maxillofacial surgeons, normal oral mucosa, early signs of oral disease including cancer, and the importance of monitoring changes in oral tissue for early detection.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$294K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$224K76%
Investment income$69K23%
Other revenue$980
expenses
Total expenses$220K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$13K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.14M
Cash$140K
Investments$989K
Liabilities$32K
Net assets$1.11M
Liquid reserves61.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 13
  • ALI PAYAMI — PRESIDENT - ELECT
  • ALLEN GLIED — DIRECTOR
  • CLAUDINE CAFFERATA — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
  • GUENTER JONKE — PRESIDENT
  • GURINDER WADHWA — DIRECTOR
  • GWENDOLYN REEVE — TREASURER
  • JOHN VORRASI — SECRETARY
  • JOSHUA SEGAL — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL SCHIFFMAN — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL TURNER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • NICHOLAS SCHELLATI — DIRECTOR
  • NIRA DWIVEDI — DIRECTOR
  • SHERRILL FAY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Network — Required membership organization for members of the New York State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
  • Jersey City Medical Center Partner — Hosted the Society's early live patient presentations and surgical procedures.
  • Other interested dental societies Partner — Collaborated with the Society to prevent budget cuts to postdoctoral oral surgery residency programs in 1975.
  • St. Albans Naval Hospital Partner — Hosted the Society's live patient presentations and surgical procedures after Jersey City Medical Center.
  • Weill Cornell Medical College Partner — Hosts in-person continuing education events for the society.
  • myoms.org Partner — Partner website used to help the public find a qualified oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
  • restorative dentists Partner — Collaborates with restorative dentists in planning and placing dental implants and restoring teeth.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Advocacy-Driven Professional Advancement
    methodology: government-relations
    By engaging in government relations and policy advocacy, the organization advances the professional interests of oral and maxillofacial surgeons and promotes equitable legislation, because systemic change through policy strengthens the practice environment and public recognition of the specialty.
  • Early Detection and Preventive Intervention in Oral Pathology
    methodology: preventive_surgery
    By advocating for early detection of oral diseases and preventive surgical interventions, the organization reduces future complications and surgical risks, because timely diagnosis and treatment mitigate disease progression and improve long-term patient outcomes.
  • Expert-Led Continuing Education for Clinical Excellence
    methodology: expert-led continuing education
    By providing expert-led continuing education on specialized topics, including live surgical demonstrations, the organization advances clinical knowledge and surgical skill, because exposure to cutting-edge techniques and real-world applications improves practitioner competence and patient outcomes.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Optimal Surgical Outcomes
    methodology: collaborative_care_model
    By using collaborative and interdisciplinary care models—such as coordination between oral surgeons, restorative dentists, and orthodontists—the organization improves functional and aesthetic results, because integrated planning across specialties leads to more comprehensive, patient-centered treatment.
  • Peer-Led Quality Assurance in Anesthesia Practice
    methodology: peer-evaluation
    By conducting peer-led evaluations of anesthesia delivery practices, the organization ensures clinical compliance and maintains high-quality standards in patient care, because peer review fosters accountability, continuous improvement, and adherence to best practices within the specialty.