AO CMF Education
AO CMF's courses and events, online learning tools, educational videos, fellowship opportunities and more—designed for craniomaxillofacial surgeons, residents and orthodontists, to enhance their surgical knowledge and skills.
Face-to-face curriculum-based courses
Management of Facial Trauma
Dry-lab, Principles level
Principles for the treatment of craniomaxillofacial fractures and their complications.
Advanced Management of Facial Trauma
Wet-lab, Advanced level
Hands-on course with human anatomical specimens covers complex facial fractures and posttraumatic deformities.
Aesthetic and Functional Surgery Face and Neck
Wet-lab, Advanced level
Intensive hands-on course with human anatomical specimens for enhancing practical skills in aesthetic and functional surgery.
Orthognathic Management of Facial Deformities
Dry-lab, Principles level
Comprehensive introduction to the principles and core concepts of orthognathic surgery for dental and skeletal deformities.
Orthognathic Surgery
Wet-lab, Advanced level
Hands-on training and dynamic discussions, guided by world-renowned experts in a state-of-the-art anatomy lab.
Reconstructive Surgery in Head and Neck with Flap Harvesting
Wet-lab, Advanced level
Hands-on course encompassing state-of-the-art reconstructive techniques using a variety of free and pedicled flaps in the head and neck performed on human anatomical specimens.
Surgical Approaches and Techniques in Facial Surgery
Wet-lab, Advanced level
Hands-on course with human anatomical specimens covers complex facial fractures and posttraumatic deformities.
Temporomandibular Joint Surgery
Wet-lab, Advanced level
Learn how to apply the principles of TMJ reconstruction using local and distant autogenous tissues and TMJ prostheses according to AO principles and techniques.
AO CMF Education events by formats
Courses
Seminars and symposia
Online events
FACE AHEAD—AO CMF's global summit
FACE AHEAD 2026 is the event where the top names in the CMF field reveal their best kept secrets and give hands-on advice to the next generation of surgeons.
Three action-packed days of knowledge exchange and networking—and having a great time—are at the core of the FACE AHEAD experience.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet up with peers, mingle with some of the biggest names in the craniomaxillofacial (CMF) field, and strengthen their professional network.
Online learning
AO Access—driving the AO's diversity, inclusion, and mentorship programs.
AO College is a cross-divisional program for highly enthusiastic and motivated young surgeons based in the Middle East and Northern Africa region.
The all-in-one online reference supporting you from patient assessment to aftercare.
The craniomaxillofacial (CMF) section covers the following topics:
- Trauma
- Sequela
- Orthognathic
- Reconstruction
- Congenital deformities
All CMF trauma sections and the modules on the reconstruction of the facial nerve and nose are accessible to all users. The other specific topic areas are accessible to AO CMF members only.
CTRead is a formal web-based training module that instructs residents in the interpretation of a computed tomography (CT) facial bone scan in a logical, stepwise manner to locate and identify all relevant facial fractures.
Digital teaching and learning material, live-webcasts, and event coverage for educational purposes.
AO CMF in conjunction with the International Academy for Oral Oncology (IAOO) is pleased to announce the Global Oral Cancer Diploma. This interactive, self-directed online program is designed to provide a standardized evidence-based knowledge platform for multiple specialties involved in the treatment and management of oral cancer cases.
Learn more about the Global Oral Cancer Diploma.
A dynamic platform for AO CMF members to discuss cases, share experiences, and network effectively.
The AO CMF Global Study Club offers monthly online events featuring renowned faculty speakers, who delve into a variety of craniomaxillofacial surgical topics. You'll have the opportunity to learn from the best and take your professional skills to the next level.
myAO—developed with AO surgeons - gives you access to relevant, trusted sources of knowledge, moderated case discussions, and expertise across the AO's specialties.
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AO CMF Fellowships
Discover the unique opportunity to advance in your training and deepen your expertise.
AO CMF journals and publications
Explore the variety of journals and publication offered by AO CMF.
AO CMF Membership
Be a part of a dynamic global network of experts and peers.