Professor Patrick Magennis is a consultant in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) in the regional OMFS unit in Aintree Hospital, Liverpool. His sub-specialty interests are facial trauma and complex oral surgery. He will be President of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS) from July 2025- June 2026 and is currently the President of the OMFS Section of the Union Européenne Des Médecins Spécialistes (UEMS) for which he is also the Chair of the Surgical Group (Grouping II).

In BAOMS, Patrick is unique in having been an elected member of BAOMS Council three times. He was Honorary Secretary of BAOMS 2013-2016 and then Chair of Council until December 2020. In December 2022 he was elected as the BAOMS President 2025-26.

Patrick’s research interest and focus has always been OMFS training in the UK and worldwide. He has published over 100 papers and supported trainees of all levels to present and publish.

During September of every year he runs a course for young doctors and dentists considering a career in OMFS who are aiming to apply for second degree studies. Notices are found on the BAOMS website.

Under his leadership, the OMFS Section of UEMS has published the OMFS European Training Requirement (ETR) 1 which Patrick co-authored.

Patrick graduated in dentistry (1984) and medicine (1992) at The Queen’s University Belfast. He holds Fellowships in Dental Surgery (FDS) in all 4 Royal Colleges and was the first FRCS (OMFS) of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland where he passed is FRCSI (Clinical Surgery in General). His specialty training started in 1994 in London with Iain Hutchison and finished in Liverpool with David Vaughan, Olda Pospisil, David Richardson, James Brown, John Cooper and John Cawood.

Patrick and his wife Anne (Begley) were the first dual degree, FRCS positive OMFS consultant couple in the UK when they were appointed in 2002. They are happy to have started this positive trend for their specialty. Their son Tom teaches history in Northampton and their daughter is a graduate entry medical student in Derby at Nottingham.

Patrick has been elected three times to the national specialty training body, which is called the OMFS Specialty Advisory Committee (OMFS SAC) and served as its Vice-Chair 2015-17.

Innovations for which Patrick is responsible include creating the OMFS eLogbook, also 20 in-training formative OMFS assessments which are free to use for anyone interested in OMFS, and the BAOMS Mentoring and Support Programme (MSP)2 from which 98% entered specialty training in OMFS.

Patrick was awarded the Down Prize in 2023, which is the most prestigious award that BAOMS makes for contributions to OMFS in the widest sense. He also received the BAOMS prize in 2007 which is the award for consultants of less than 10 years standing. He has been awarded the BAOMS President’s Prize on 3 occasions for the best presentation by a consultant at the Annual Scientific Meeting. This is an honour shared with only one other person, Professor James Brown.

References

1. Magennis P, Ulrich HP. OMFS ETR on website of OMFS Section UEMS [Internet]. Brussels; 2021 [cited 2022 Jun 2]. 

2. Magennis P, Begley A, McLean A, Rapaport B, Dhariwal DK, Brennan PA, et al. The UK Mentoring and Support Programme (MSP) for those considering a career in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). A review of a ‘Register Interest in OMFS’ website and the MSP as two key resources created by the British Association of Oral and Maxillo. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg [Internet]. 2021 Oct 1 [cited 2021 Oct 28];59(8):935–40. 

3. Hutchison I. Citation for award of Down Surgical Prize 2020 to Patrick Magennis. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg [Internet]. 2022 Oct 1 [cited 2022 Oct 17];60(8):e5–7.

4. Martin IC. Patrick Magennis – BAOMS Surgery Prize 2007 citation. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg [Internet]. 2022 Oct 1 [cited 2022 Oct 17];60(8):e1–4. 

Bhavin Visavadia is a senior Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with a specialist focus on Head and Neck Cancer and Facial Reconstruction.

Based at the Northwick Park Regional Maxillofacial Unit in London, England, he has been instrumental in developing this exemplary surgical centre. Renowned for his contributions to OMFS specialty training and education, Bhavin has overseen the expansion of the OMFS Network in London and has held senior leadership roles as Clinical Director and Assistant Divisional Director within his Trust.

In 2015 Bhavin was awarded the prestigious BAOMS Surgery Prize recognising his major contributions to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the widest sense.

Bhavin's academic journey began at King’s College London, where he trained in both Dentistry and Medicine. His specialty training in OMFS was completed at prestigious institutions including King’s, Royal Surrey Guildford, and Queen Victoria Hospital East Grinstead.

As an Assistant Training Programme Director at the London Deanery and a member of the SAC for OMFS, he has actively supported surgical trainees and trainers, ensuring high standards of training quality and engagement.

Beyond his surgical expertise, Bhavin is a dedicated Coach and Mentor, guiding clinical colleagues at all career stages. He serves as the Mentorship Lead for the Royal College of Surgeons of England, fostering professional growth and development.

As a founder and past President of the OMFS Section at the Royal Society of Medicine, he has united experts in the field to advance training and knowledge.

Currently, Bhavin is a Member of Council at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, where he champions mentorship, quality, training, and support, while promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity.

He is Vice-President of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, set to serve as President in July 2026 to June 2027, continuing his legacy of excellence and leadership in the field.

Mr Robert J Banks, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Sunderland Royal Hospital

Rob graduated from Newcastle Dental School in 1992 and Newcastle Medical School in 1999. Rob became a Maxillofacial Consultant in 2009 in Sunderland and South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust, specializing oral and Maxillo facial surgery with interests in orthognathic surgery, sialendoscopy, TMJ surgery, oral surgery and implant rehabilitation.

Rob has been involved in all aspects of implantology since 1993 including training, education and lecturing. He is able to provide all aspects of implant dentistry as well as bone augmentation and sinus lifting, he has a particular interest in immediate loading and function of implants and zygomatic implants. Rob is able to provide full mouth reconstruction where there is insufficient bone for conventional implants.

Rob has been the Chair of the Consultant Specialists Group (2015), the Honorary Secretary (2019) and the Honorary Treasurer (2022).  He will be the 66th BAOMS President and will take over the role July 2027 to June 2028. 

Kathleen Fan is the 63rd President of the British Association of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS). She is a Consultant at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London. In 2021, she was appointed as a Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at King's College London.

Kathy Fan pursued her studies in dentistry and medicine at University of London. She earned a PhD from University College London in 1998, focusing on photodynamic therapy (PDT) in head and neck cancer. She leads the PDT service at King’s and teaches its application in managing skin cancer nationwide. She is also a council member of the British Medical Laser Association.

Her clinical expertise encompasses orthognathic surgery, skin cancer, minimally invasive salivary gland disorders, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) issues, and facial trauma. Her research interests include the psychological impact of maxillofacial disorders, tissue engineering, and education. Kathy is the Co-Editor in Chief of the journal Cranio-Maxillofacial Trauma.

As a dedicated educator in medicine and dentistry, she has authored numerous books and serves as an examiner for the Joint Intercollegiate Exit Examinations (JCIE) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, as well as exams for BDS, MBBS, MSc and PhD degrees. She is also a national and international faculty member for teaching facial trauma and orthognathic surgery.

Kathy has received numerous awards for her contributions to teaching, training, and supporting early researchers, including the BAOMS Surgery Prize in 2016. She is committed to the recruitment, mentoring, and support of clinicians pursuing a second clinical degree and a career in maxillofacial surgery. Elected to the BAOMS council in 2016, she later served as the Deputy Lead for the Consultant and Specialist Group in 2019. She is looking forward to serving as president of BAOMS.

Iain is a Consultant and Clinical Lead at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, specialising in the treatment of head and neck cancer and skull base surgery. 

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My name is Mr Panayiotis (Panos) Kyzas. I am a consultant in OMFS/Head and Neck Surgery with a clinical specialty interest in ablation and reconstruction of head and neck cancer and facial skin cancer. I have completed a TIG H&N fellowship in advanced head and neck surgical oncology and I am a JCST-recognised Head and Neck Surgeon. I am an accredited microvascular reconstructive surgeon, a GMC-recognised surgical trainer and a fellow of BAOMS and RCSEd in good standing. I have joined the RCSEd faculty of surgical trainers (FST). I am currently the Regional Specialty Advisor (RSPA) for OMFS, a post jointly supported by RCS/BAOMS/FDS. I am the OMFS section Lead for the QOMS project for H&N Cancer, Facial Skin Cancer and H&N reconstruction. I have graduated both my medical and dental degrees with honours, and I have won multiple scholarships, bursaries and awards throughout my undergraduate and postgraduate years of training. 

Throughout my career I have been heavily involved in research, education, teaching and training and I have a special interest in surgical innovation and service development: details in my CV. I have published over 60 peer reviewed papers and I have over 5000 citations. I am the Editor for BJOMS, and I have a special interest in patient-specific reconstructive planning with the use of 3D printer technology 

• Panayiotis Kyzas: Editor from 1 January 2024 for 5 years
• Rabin Singh: Deputy Editor from 1 January 2024

David J W Keith, Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Sunderland Royal Infirmary, from 2004 to Present.

Honorary Treasurer and Trustee (from January 2019-2021).

Presently, an Associate Editor of BJOMS, MRCS examiner, and ATLS Instructor.

Recently appointed as Associate Medical Director – Clinical Effectiveness , October 2019 for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust.

Previously Surgical Tutor, 2007-12; Training Programme Director, 2008 – 15; Clinical Governance Lead, 2005-11; Clinical Director, 2012 to 2018.

Clinical practice focuses on Orthognathic surgery, Post Traumatic Deformity, Sialendoscopy and TMJ.

Amit Dattani currently serves as the Fellows in Training (FiT) Registrar Representative for all registrars in training across the United Kingdom, having previously held the position of Deputy FiT Representative. He is currently undertaking higher surgical training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery within the West Midlands.

Amit was awarded his dental degree in 2013 and his medical degree in 2019. He has completed various posts in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery across Cardiff, Liverpool, and the West Midlands.

Amit has held several roles within the Junior Trainees Group prior to this post, where he has developed a keen interest in improving the recruitment and retention of trainees in the specialty. He actively promotes Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as a specialty and is dedicated to supporting his junior colleagues.

His commitment to global healthcare is evident in his voluntary work in Australia, India, and Cambodia, where he has provided free healthcare and performed surgeries for underprivileged populations.

In his personal time, Amit enjoys traveling and engaging in volunteer work, which he finds deeply rewarding and fulfilling.

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• Deputy Fellows in Training rep: Jonathan Dennis

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Montey Garg is a consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a specialist interest in head and neck oncology and reconstruction. He is a consultant at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS foundation Trust.

He qualified from the university of Birmingham in 2012. He undertook higher surgical training in oral and maxillofacial surgery in the Kent, Surrey and Sussex deanery. He worked at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead and the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford.

He ranked first at the UK national Training Interface Group (TIG) Head and Neck Oncology fellowship interview for trainees in OMFS, Plastics and ENT and subsequently, undertook the fellowship at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead.

Montey has an interest in training and education. He held several trainee representative roles in the past including the SAC trainee representative, FRCS exam board trainee representative and the webmaster for FiT.

He is currently the online educational co-lead for BAOMS and has been instrumental in delivering the FlexFacs educational programme and creating a repository of recorded lectures on the BAOMS website. He has recently been appointed as the national online training programme director (NOTPD) for OMFS by HEE. He has also been appointed as the lead for e-learning for health for OMFS.

He was awarded the prestigious Paul Toller Research Prize by BAOMS in 2018 for his research presentation at the annual scientific meeting. He has authored several publications in peer reviewed journals.

Liz studied Medicine at University College London, intercalating in Neuroscience. She discovered a fervour for OMFS during core surgical training in Plymouth and went on to undertake Dentistry (DPMG) at Kings College London and higher specialist training in Birmingham and the West Midlands. She was appointed as an OMFS Consultant in 2017 working at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals and then Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow. She moved to University Hospitals of Northamptonshire in 2021, with specialist interests in facial deformity, TMJ and skin surgery. Liz is Deputy Lead of the Skin Surgery SSIG of BAOMS.

Liz was both BAOMS JTG Chair and Fellows in Training Representative as a junior and is passionate about education and supporting trainees, as the future of our specialty. She is currently Training Programme Director for Dental Core Training in the East of England and Educational Supervisor supporting trainees on the BAOMS Mentoring and Support Programme (MSP).

In her free time, Liz enjoys world travel and philately.

• Consultants and Specialists' Deputy rep: TBC

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Michael Ho is Consultant in Maxillofacial Oncology in Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust providing an outreach service to the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. He was the BAOMS Reconstruction SSIG Lead (2015-2020) and has been a member of the BAOMS QOMS executive team in capacities as Clinical Communication Lead (2018-2020) and Clinical Lead (2020-2024).

He was the senior author and editor of the inaugural BAOMS QOMS report, co-authored/edited the Head and Neck section of the first UKNFR (UK National Flap Registry) report which was published in December 2019 and has in collaboration with surgical colleagues nationally developed a classification system of flap reconstruction outcomes in the head and neck (doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2019.08.005).

He has engaged in local quality improvement initiatives: to screen for preoperative anaemia in elective head and neck surgical patients, evaluated the shared decision-making process in Head and Neck Cancer treatment and assessed the DrEaMing CQUIN initiative outcomes within the local service.

He is the specialty lead/site primary investigator for the PQIP (Perioperative Quality Improvement Project) in Leeds General Infirmary.

He was one of the Training Programme Directors for Core Surgical Training in Yorkshire (2019-2022) and currently serves as Deputy Head, School of Surgery, NHS Yorkshire and Humber.

He was the Lead Clinician for Head and Neck Cancer for the Leeds-Mid Yorkshire multidisciplinary team (2020-2024), overseeing their first GIRFT national peer review process.

During the COVID-19 pandemic period, he was the local BAOMS COVID-19 lead and he has been a member of the writing team for several initiatives by the COVIDSurg Collaborative as one of the Head and Neck International Cancer Leads.

Mairéad Kelly is the Junior Trainee Member's representative for 2025, having previous served as the Junior Trainees Group Chairperson in 2024, and the Secretary in 2023. She is currently a dual-qualified academic FY1 in the North West.

Mairéad completed her dental degree at Trinity College, Dublin, in 2018, where she was awarded the Gold Medal prize and graduated with first class honours. She has completed various posts in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Dublin, Sheffield and Manchester.

Whilst working with the team in Sheffield, she found her passion for OMFS and went on to complete her medical degree at the University of Manchester, where she graduated with honours in 2024.

Mairéad has been an active member of the JTG for many years, where she has worked with both trainees and BAOMS in order to promote the speciality, improve recruitment and retention, and hopes to inspire and motivate the next generation of OMF surgeons!

Outside of work and study, she is a keen musician, singing as an Alto with the prestigious Hallé Choir and playing music of any kind, with a particular interest in traditional Irish music. She enjoys staying fit, completing running races, cycle races and triathlons. She is looking forward immensely to what this year will bring for the JTG, and is excited to work with the rest of the committee to represent junior trainees in OMFS!

• Deputy Junior Trainees and Members' Rep: Anna Davies

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I have been associated with OMFS since the past 15 years. Having done my dental and OMFS training in India which I finished in 2012, I went on to get a fellowship in India and the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. I have worked as a MTI trainee in Manchester for 2 years (2015-2017) before going back to India to work in a consultant role for 5 years. I then completed my registration exams in UK to work as a SAS doctor in Sunderland since 2022.

I have since then been regular in annual trust SAS meetings and wish to represent our OMFS SAS colleagues around UK in times of thick and thin. Being a associate fellow in the BAOMS would create a platform to assist fellow colleagues in different parts of the country and develop a bond for years to come. Having regular associate meetings would give a opportunity to brainstorm common likes and issues faced by the SAS doctors in OMFS which can then be addressed on appropriate platforms.

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