OMSNIC: Understanding Malpractice Risk for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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From the AAOMS podcast library, Dr. Anthony M. Spina joins the podcast to discuss malpractice risk for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon and the benefits of OMSNIC.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Explain what malpractice insurance covers, why you need it, and the difference between a claims-made and occurrence policy.
- Understand how an OMS-centric approach to claims management supports the Specialty.
- Recognize how comprehensive patient document serves as the foundation for defending against malpractice claims.
Anthony Spina, DDS, MD
Director & Chair
OMSNIC Advisory Board
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
Original Podcast Date: November 18, 2025
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 0.25 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study
Anthony M. Spina, DDS, MD
Director
OMSNIC
Dr. Anthony M. Spina is a practicing oral and maxillofacial surgeon in the Chicagoland area. He received his dental degree from Loyola University Chicago. He completed residency and obtained his medical degree from State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo. Dr. Spina was on the faculty of the University of Kentucky’s OMS residency program for two years. He is a Diplomate of ABOMS. Dr. Spina served for seven years on the Illinois State Board of Dentistry and was Chair his final year.
Dr. Spina served on the OMS Foundation Board of Directors from 2012 to 2016. He received the OMS Foundation Ambassador Award in 2010 and the OMS Foundation Torch Award in 2018.
Dr. Spina has served in the AAOMS House of Delegates since 2005. He also has served on several AAOMS committees and was named AAOMS Committee Person of the Year in 2013.
Dr. Spina was a member of OMSNIC’s Advisory Board for five years, and has been a Director since 2013. He served as Vice Chair from 2021 to 2024 and became Chair of the Board in September 2024. He has been a Director of Fortress and TRA since 2016. He became Chair of the Board for Fortress and TRA in 2025. He currently serves as Chair of the Board and Director of DPSR.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.
ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 0.25 continuing education credit(s).
AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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