Our Seal (Emblem)
Understanding the symbolism and meaning behind the PAOMFS official seal
The Official Seal of the Association is Descriptive of the Primary Anatomical Focus of Our Specialty, as Well as the Specialty's Roots.
A Lateral View Image of the Head & Neck Signifies That We are One of the Regional Head and Neck Surgery Specialties. Within the Image is Highlighted the Oral & Maxillofacial Complex, Our Area of Expertise and Prime Focus.
Beside the Lateral Head & Neck Image is the Caduceus, an Ancient Greek Symbol for the Healing Arts.
Within the Circle, is a Lavender Colored Background, this is the Official Color of Dental Medicine, the Images Within the Circle are Green, this is the Official Color of Medicine.
Below the Seal is a Green Ribbon, Again Representing the Color of Medicine, and the Names of the Three Root Elements of Our Specialty in Latin : In the Center of the Ribbon- Dental Medicine, to its Sides – Medicine and Surgery.
The Meaning of Our Seal
Elements of the Seal
Lateral Head & Neck View
Signifies that we are one of the Regional Head and Neck Surgery Specialties. Within the image is highlighted the Oral & Maxillofacial Complex, our area of expertise and prime focus.
Caduceus Symbol
Beside the lateral head & neck image is the Caduceus, an ancient Greek symbol for the healing arts, representing our commitment to health and healing.
Color Symbolism
Within the circle is a lavender colored background - the official color of Dental Medicine. The images within the circle are green - the official color of Medicine.
Three Root Elements
The green ribbon below represents Medicine, with the three root elements in Latin: Dental Medicine (center), Medicine and Surgery (sides).
The Specialty of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is Rooted in Dentistry, Medicine and Surgery, and has Traditionally Been the Bridge Between the Two Professions of Dentistry and Medicine. In Recent Times the Bridge Has Continued to Shrink to the Point of Becoming Interdigitated in a Symbiotic, Synergistic Manner, That Has Catapulted the Specialty to New and Impressive Heights Internationally.
We Seek to Soar to Those Same Heights, and to Practice the Full Scope of Our Internationally Recognized Specialty. We Strongly Encourage the 'Future Generations' to Slowly Make the Transition to Dual Education, and Expanded Scope and to Represent Philippine Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in the Global Arena; at the Same Time We are Committed to Strengthening and Supplementing the Existing Education, Knowledge and Skills of Our Current Generation. We Remain Likewise Loyal to, and Proud of Our Dental Heritage.
Our Heritage & Future
Be Part of Our Legacy
Join us in continuing the advancement of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in the Philippines
PAOFMS
Contact
info@paomfs.net
123-456-7890
Location
500 Terry Francois Street,
San Francisco, CA 94158
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