AO CMF NA Courses and Events Overview
Take a look at upcoming offerings for AO CMF North America
In-person events
AO CMF NA Blended Course—Management of Facial Trauma
Date: December 6 - 7, 2025
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: Durham, North Carolina, USA
Course Level: Basics
AO CMF NA Course—Management of Facial Trauma
Date: January 31 – February 1, 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: Houston, Texas, USA
Course Level: Basics
AO CMF NA Blended Course—Management of Facial Trauma
Date: March 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: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Course Level: Basics
AO CMF NA Course—Orthognathic Surgery: Current Trends and Clinical Perspectives
Date: March 21 - 22, 2026
The course format which features both AO CMF International and North America expert faculty, will focus on ways to incorporate advanced technology such as computer-aided surgery and patient specific implants in treating orthognathic patients. The format will include short presentations from experts in the field combined with small group discussions with the participants and faculty. There will also be a virtual planning session where the attendees can work directly with an onsite engineer to plan orthognathic cases. Additionally, a laboratory session will include performing orthognathic surgical osteotomies on bone models with cutting guides and patient specific implants. Notably the workflow beginning with clinical exam, followed by virtual planning and leading to performing the surgical procedure, will be highlighted.
Venue: Austin, Texas, USA
Course Level: Advanced
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
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
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 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
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* | |
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Module 1: Zygoma |
January 15th - Zygoma: Journal Club |
8:00 PM | |
| 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 |
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| 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)