Advocacy Flash Update - October, 2026
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Dental specialists and practice owners should track AAOMS state-level advocacy updates because scope-of-practice, reimbursement, and regulatory issues in oral surgery can shift quickly at the state level.
Key points
- AAOMS released the October 2026 Advocacy Flash Update video covering state advocacy activity.
- The update is hosted on Vimeo and accessible via the AAOMS state advocacy overview page.
- Content focuses on state-level advocacy developments relevant to oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Who should care
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