Dear GSOMS Member,

We regret to inform you that our friend and an icon in the specialty, Dr. Jeff Schultz, died suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack on February 22, 2026.  We are still trying to process this loss to all of us and particularly to the specialty.
 
Jeff never refused to serve when asked. A past president of GSOMS, long time chair of our Legislative Committee, longtime Legislative Chair for SSOMS who rarely missed a meeting, a member of the GA Board of Dentistry, loyal servant to the GA Dental Association, AAOMS Delegate for over 20 years, Chair of the AAOMS Committee on Professional Conduct and member of the Committee on Anesthesia and many more positions I cannot recall right now.
 
Jeff and Sharon are blessed with four daughters (Anna, Emily, Mary Ellen, and Lydia) and two sons (John and Jordan).
 
Below are the funeral arrangements. The obituary will follow as soon as it’s available.
 
Hank Holderfield
Executive Director
Obituary information for Jeffrey Daniel Schultz

Serving Georgians in need with free, high-quality dental care
Event Date:
April 18-19, 2026

Event Location:
Ben Massell Dental Clinic, Atlanta

Join the 2026 Emory Helps Guatemala Service Trip, an incredible opportunity to serve alongside a multidisciplinary medical and community development team while making a meaningful impact in Guatemala from June 5–15, 2026.

This immersive experience allows volunteers to participate in clinical care, health education, and community development while working closely with local providers and translators.
The full information pamphlet is attached for details on the trip, roles, and logistics.

Interested participants should apply using the registration link and select “Emory Medical Team (June 5–15)” when prompted. We encourage all eligible members to apply and be part of this impactful global health experience. Apply for a Team – HELPS International.

Register now for Day on the Hill — Funding Opportunities Available!

WHEN: March 17-18
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: To protect and advance the OMS specialty!

Please support AAOMS advocacy efforts and the specialty by joining OMS colleagues from across the country in Washington D.C. on March 17 and 18 as AAOMS celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Day on the Hill, the Association’s premier grassroots advocacy day.

Watch what OMSPAC Board member John J. Rydlewicz, DDS has to say about the benefits of participating in this federal advocacy event.
 
To ensure our state is well represented at this event, let’s turn out in numbers. Please register today and encourage a colleague to join you!
 
AAOMS will cover roundtrip airfare and one night’s hotel accommodations on a first-come, first-served basis for a limited number of AAOMS fellows and members who have not attended an in-person Day on the Hill within the past five years.
 
No advocacy or political experience is required. AAOMS Staff will ensure you are well-equipped to meet with members of Congress and their staff.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Paula Kantas at pkantas@aaoms.org or 847-233-4392. Visit AAOMS.org/DayontheHill for more information.

Join us as we bring together leading scientists and clinicians to share their knowledge and insights regarding bone grafting, bone regeneration, implant healing, and patient optimization.

Dear State OMS Society Executive Directors and Presidents:

Please find attached a letter from the chair of the AAOMS Committee on Healthcare Policy, Coding and Reimbursement. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions! Thank you!

Sandy Guenther
Director, State Government Affairs

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
9700 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, IL 60018
Office: 800-822-6637, ext. 4388 | Fax: 847-678-4619
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