AO CMF NA Courses and Events Overview

Take a look at upcoming offerings for AO CMF North America

In-person events

AO CMF NA Course—The Future of Maxillofacial Reconstruction: Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Aided Solutions
Date: May 1 - 3, 2026
 

AO CMF North America presents an advanced hands-on course using human anatomic specimens. World-renowned experts will cover cutting-edge applications in congenital, post-trauma, and oncologic reconstruction, featuring AI, AR/VR, intra-operative imaging, navigation, and pre-prosthetic subperiosteal implants. Participants will also explore emerging technologies through interactive sessions with virtual and augmented reality tools for surgical planning, execution, and education.
 
Credits available: ACCME
Venue: Tampa, Florida, USA
Course Level: Advanced

 
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AO CMF NA Course—Management of Facial Trauma

Date: June 6 - 7, 2026

This course provides learners with the fundamental knowledge and principles for the treatment of craniomaxillofacial fractures and their complications. It covers diagnostic and treatment principles for midface and mandibular fractures, as well as the prevention and treatment of complications.

Credits available: ACCME 
Venue: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Course Level: Basics
 

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AO CMF NA Blended Course—Management of Facial Trauma
Date: August 15 - 16, 2026

This course provides learners with the fundamental knowledge and principles for the treatment of craniomaxillofacial fractures and their complications. It covers diagnostic and treatment principles for midface and mandibular fractures, as well as the prevention and treatment of complications.

Credits available: ACCME 
Venue: Boston, Massachusetts
Course Level: Basics
 

AO CMF NA Master’s Course—Facial Injuries: Advanced Concepts and Addressing Controversies
Date: August 29 - 30, 2026

AO CMF NA Master’s Course—Facial Injuries: Advanced Concepts and Addressing Controversies delivers focused discussions on complex facial bone and soft-tissue injuries, with an emphasis on decision-making in challenging and controversial cases. Expert faculty present differing viewpoints and surgical approaches where no single solution exists. Each topic begins with a lead presentation, followed by contrasting perspectives from experienced surgeons to promote critical analysis and discussion.
 
Credits available: ACCME
Venue: Annapolis, Maryland, USA
Course Level: Masters
 
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AO CMF NA Course—Management of Facial Trauma
Date: October 10 - 11, 2026

This course provides learners with the fundamental knowledge and principles for the treatment of craniomaxillofacial fractures and their complications. It covers diagnostic and treatment principles for midface and mandibular fractures, as well as the prevention and treatment of complications.

Credits available: ACCME 
Venue: Los Angeles, California, USA
Course Level: Basics
 

AO CMF NA Course—Contemporary Management of Orbit and Midface Trauma (with human anatomical specimens)

Date: October 23 - 25, 2026

 

This intensive 2½-day hands-on course provides advanced training in the evaluation and treatment of orbital and mid-facial fractures and peri-orbital soft tissue injuries. Led by national and international experts across CMF specialties—including oral and maxillofacial surgery, ENT, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, and oculoplastics—the program combines focused lectures, expert demonstrations, small-group case discussions, and practical exercises with a low 4:1 participant-to-faculty ratio.

 

Credits available: ACCME

Venue: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Course Level: Advanced

 

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AO CMF NA  Blended Course—Management of Facial Trauma
Date: November 14 - 15, 2026

This course provides learners with the fundamental knowledge and principles for the treatment of craniomaxillofacial fractures and their complications. It covers diagnostic and treatment principles for midface and mandibular fractures, as well as the prevention and treatment of complications.

Credits available: ACCME 
Venue: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Course Level: Basics

Online Event calendar

Topic Date Time*
Module 2: Maxilla
April 2nd -Maxilla: (Debate and Discussion)
May 7th -Maxilla: Journal Club
June 4th -Maxilla: How Would You Do It? 
8:00 PM   
Module 3: Mandible
July 9th - Mandible: Journal Club
August 6th - Mandible: How Would You Do It
September 3rd - Mandible: Fireside: Ballistics Injuries to the Mandible
8:00 PM
 
Module 4: Nose
October 1st - Nose: Journal Club
November 5th - Nose: How Would You Do It
December 3rd - Nose: (Debate and Discussion)
8:00 PM
 

 

*Eastern Time (GMT-4:00)