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 Comprehensive Management of Mandible Fractures (with human anatomical specimens)
Date: April 26 - 28, 2025

Evaluating and treating mandibular fractures, especially condyle injuries, can be extremely challenging, even for experienced surgeons. Complex mandibular anatomy, technical challenges with surgical access, dental occlusion and incomplete evidence-based guidance result in mandible fracture management being one of the most difficult areas of facial trauma. This 2.5-day course is intended to address each of these challenging factors through an immersive and hands-on learning program taught by experts that represent all the CMF specialties (oral and maxillofacial surgery, otolaryngology, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, and oculoplastics).  Importantly, this course features a low participant to faculty ratio of 3:1. 

Credits available: ACCME 
Venue: Henderson, Nevada
Course Level: Advanced
 

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AO CMF NA  Blended Course—Management of Facial Trauma
Date: April 26, 2025 - April 27, 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: Henderson, Nevada, USA 
Course Level: Basics

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AO CMF NA Course—Hot Topics in CMF Reconstruction (with human anatomical specimens)
Date: May 16 - 18, 2025

 
Reconstruction of complex facial defects require a wide range of advanced surgical techniques to restore normal facial form and function.  Traditionally, post-oncological and post-traumatic defects required procedures aimed at recruiting large volumes of distant tissue to augment or replace lost or retracted soft tissue.  Composite tissue transplantation is the most aggressive example of this paradigm.  More recently, sets of reconstructive procedures have been developed to provide the basis of craniomaxillofacial gender affirmation.  

In this new two and a half-day comprehensive advanced-level course a combination of a hands-on human anatomical session (DAY 1); and didactic sessions with lectures, panel discussions, and interactive debates, will encompass the state-of-the-art reconstructive techniques to address these challenging problems (DAYS 2 & 3).  In short, the focus of this course will be to teach aesthetic and functional reconstruction of craniofacial hard and soft tissue, with an emphasis on the newest techniques, latest technologies, and hottest topics.

Venue: New York City, New York
Course Level: Advanced

 
 
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AO CMF NA Course—Management of Facial Trauma
Date: August 16, 2025 - August 17, 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: Boston, Massachusetts
Course Level: Basics
 

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AO CMF NA Course—Advanced Head and Neck Oncologic Reconstruction (with human anatomical specimens)
Date: September 26 - 28, 2024 

Join us for an exhilarating journey into the world of advanced reconstructive craniofacial surgery!  Our upcoming Advanced Course in Reconstructive Craniofacial Surgery in Salt Lake City offers an unparalleled opportunity for craniofacial surgeons to expand their expertise alongside a diverse array of esteemed speakers and colleagues. From cutting-edge techniques to current hot topics in craniofacial surgery, our dynamic program promises a stimulating exploration of the latest advancements in the field. Engage with leading experts as they delve into innovative approaches, discuss intricacies of complex cases, collaborate in a skills lab, and address pressing challenges shaping the future of craniofacial reconstruction. Designed for both seasoned practitioners and emerging talents, our course features a multifaceted learning experience fostering lively discussions, peer collaboration, and professional growth.

Venue: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Course Level: Advanced

 
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AO CMF NA Course—Management of Facial Trauma
Date: October 25 - 26-2025

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:  Kansas City, Missouri, USA 
Course Level: Basics
 

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AO CMF NA  Blended Course—Management of Facial Trauma
Date: November 15 - 16, 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: La Jolla, California, USA 
Course Level: Basics

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