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

AO CMF's curriculum-based education ensures consistent, evidence-based learning with clear objectives, structured skill progression, and strong alignment between theory and real-world clinical application.
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Management of Facial Trauma

Dry-lab, Principles level

Principles for the treatment of craniomaxillofacial fractures and their complications.

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Advanced Management of Facial Trauma

Wet-lab, Advanced level

Hands-on course with human anatomical specimens covers complex facial fractures and posttraumatic deformities.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

AO CMF Education events are designed in diverse learning formats to meet the needs of cmf residents and cmf surgeons at every stage of their learning journey.
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Courses

Courses
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Seminars and symposia

Seminars and symposia
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Online events

Online events
Learn more about FACE AHEAD
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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.

Learn more AO Access.

AO College is a cross-divisional program for highly enthusiastic and motivated young surgeons based in the Middle East and Northern Africa region.

Learn more about AO College.

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.

Explore AO Surgery Reference modules.

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.

Learn more about CTRead.

Digital teaching and learning material, live-webcasts, and event coverage for educational purposes.

Explore the videos.

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.

Learn more about the AO CMF Global Study Club.

myAO—developed with AO surgeons - gives you access to relevant, trusted sources of knowledge, moderated case discussions, and expertise across the AO's specialties.

Learn more about myAO.

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AO CMF Fellowships

Discover the unique opportunity to advance in your training and deepen your expertise.

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AO CMF journals and publications

Explore the variety of journals and publication offered by AO CMF.

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AO CMF Membership

Be a part of a dynamic global network of experts and peers.

FAQs

Yes. AO CMF delivers education events worldwide, providing consistent, high-quality training across regions while accommodating local needs.

Yes. Many AO CMF courses provide CME or equivalent credits, depending on the event and local accreditation. Specific credit details are indicated on each course page and course program.

Each AO CMF course specifies its target audience and level of experience, helping you select the event that best matches your current skills and learning objectives. If further information needed, feel free to reach out to the event specialists via the contact information provided on the course pages.

AO CMF's offers education for craniomaxillofacial surgeons, residents and orthodontists in various formats, such as: courses, events, online learning tools, educational videos, fellowship opportunities and more.

AO CMF anatomical specimen courses are the next best thing after working with live patients. Ethically-sourced cadavers are carefully prepared to deliver a 100% realistic training experience as you will experience in the OR, maximizing your learning effort.

AO CMF courses are organized since 1974, with the mission of promoting excellence in patient care and outcomes in trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. They provide structured, evidence-based education developed by international world-renowned faculty, ensuring high-quality learning, practical skill acquisition, using state-of-the-art technologies, approaches and teaching methods.

Dry-bone courses allow repeated practice of procedures on realistic models, helping you refine technical skills safely before performing them in the clinical setting.