All About SOMSA

THE ONLY ORGANIZATION FOR AND ABOUT OMS ADMINISTRATORS LIKE YOU!

History

JAWS Society was founded in 2004 by Scott Graham, MHA, FAADOM, FACMPE. In 2004, with just 12 people present from all over the country, the first organizational meeting was held in San Francisco. As a collective, we established the JAWS Society — Joining Administrators With Support. As an organization, we were able to establish a strong support structure for OMS administrators across the country. Whether it was helping with common questions and concerns, providing educational resources and training, or creating a network for professional relationship development, JAWS Society was exactly what this industry needed. With 2021 beginning our 15th year, we have taken what we learned as JAWS and continued those practices as SOMSA — Society of OMS Administrators.

But we’ve grown to over 300 members nationwide from practices of all sizes, just by word-of-mouth! Our membership is growing, and so is the range of services we offer. Our first annual meetings were a few people getting together to discuss common issues, and our presentations were conducted by our members.


Our annual conferences now feature key opinion leaders in all aspects of dental practice management such as coding and billing, office dynamics, and practice marketing. Our locations now accommodate a vendor hall, social and networking events, and opportunities to explore our host city. Our 2021 conference was in St. Petersburg, Florida, and this year’s conference is in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona.


We’re now a thriving network of like-minded professionals, with diverse outlets for information and advice, such as webinars, newsletters, and forums where you can connect in real time with other members.


Our responsibilities in running a successful OMS practice are endless. It is our responsibility as administrators/managers to make sure that every day runs smoothly, efficiently, and harmoniously.

SOMSA LEADERSHIP

  • BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    PRESIDENT

    David Nye,

    Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Associates, Aiken, SC


    VICE-PRESIDENT

    Donna Kotsios,

    Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, The Woodlands, TX


    SECRETARY

    Nicole Toombs,

    Village Pointe Oral Surgery, Omaha, NE


    TREASURER

    Julie Simpson,

    Southwest Florida Oral & Facial Surgery, Fort Myers, FL


    COMMITTEE LIAISON

    Audra Lansdown,

    Brazos Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, College Station, TX


    PAST PRESIDENT

    Jill Dunnam,

    Fort Worth Oral Surgery, Fort Worth, TX


    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Linden Tucker

  • PAST PRESIDENTS OF SOMSA

    2023—PRESENT

    Jill Dunnam*


    2021—2022

    Audra Lansdown*


    2019—2020

    Lynn Howard*


    2017—2018

    Dana Leach


    2015—2016

    Keith Miller*


    2012—2014

    Susan Rust*


    2011

    Monique Corcoran


    2009—2010

    Ruben Martinez


    2006—2008

    President and Founder: Scott Graham*


    *Indicates current SOMSA member

  • COMMITTEE CHAIRS & REGIONAL DIRECTORS

    BENCHMARKING COMMITTEE

    Audra Lansdown, Interim Chair,

    Brazos Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, College Station, TX


    CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

    David Nye,

    Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Associates, Aiken, SC


    EDUCATION COMMITTEE

    Kate Gero,

    McNally Brothers Oral Surgery, West Springfield, MA


    MARKETING COMMITTEE

    Michelle Flynn,

    Sierra Foothills Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Roseville, CA


    MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

    Denise Boyette,

    Eastern Shore Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery Center, Fairhope, AL


    REGIONAL DIRECTORS

    Eastern Region: Wendy DeOliveira, Wellesley Oral Surgery & Implant Center, Wellesley, MA

    Southern Region: Nancy Hancock Davidson, Marietta, GA

    Midwestern Region: Crystal Dieter, Premier Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Janesville, WI

    Western Region: Tara Hart, Castle Rock Oral & Facial Surgery in Castle Rock, CO


    SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE

    Nicole Toombs,

    Village Pointe Oral Surgery, Omaha, NE

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Everyone is just like me - serious about quality and committed to excellence.

Susan Strittmatter,

Northern Texas Facial & Oral Surgery

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