The American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM), founded in 1945, is the membership organization representing the discipline of Oral Medicine. Our membership provides care to thousands of our nations youth and adults whose underlying medical condition affects oral health and the delivery of dental care.
Experts who are board certified by the American Board of Oral Medicine as diplomates are the primary contributors to professional education programs and scholarly activity in the field. AAOM, in accordance with its vision and mission, advocates optimal oral health and health care for anyone with medical illness. AAOM's advocacy activities take place within the broader health care community and with the public at local, regional, and national levels. Clinician's Guides are one of the components of the AAOMs advocacy activities.
The Academy is a sponsor of the American Board of Oral Medicinewhich is responsible for examining and certifying candidates who have received approved postdoctoral training. Requirements correspond to those of national specialty boards.
Patients undergoing treatment for cancer are at risk for developing a wide spectrum of oral complications and adverse events. This course provides a practical, real-world approach to the assessment, diagnosis, and management of the most frequently encountered and clinically relevant oral complications in cancer patients.
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After the inevitable cancellation of the 2020 annual meeting in Orlando, AAOM has determined to move forward with a virtual scientific meeting. The theme of this meeting, Oral Medicine: The Unstoppable Dedication to the Mission, invites all of us to gather and reflect upon our ongoing efforts to fulfill our mission to integrate medicine and dentistry, and to hone our message as we continue to advance as a leader in oral healthcare despite the current unprecedented circumstances.
Join the AAOM Virtual Scientific Meeting virtually or via self-study. The AAOM Virtual Scientific Meeting will be held over the course of two days, beginning each day at 7:00 AM (PT) and going until around 2:00 PM (PT). The Virtual Scientific Meeting schedule is subject to change. If you are not able to join the live meeting, you can view the presentation recordings via the self-study option.Both offer Continuing Dental Education (CDE).
Please note that if you choose the self-study option, you will be given access to the session PowerPoint presentations, the presentation recordings, and a brief post-test for each individual session that you must pass to qualify for CDE. For the live virtual event, you must be present for each session, live Q&A with the speakers, and complete session evaluations for each session to receive CDE.
American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM) is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dentalprofessionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors,nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.AAOM designates this 2-day live activity for up to 8.75 continuing education credits. AAOM designates the on-demand/self-study activity for up to 8 continuing education credits.
*We are offering a special discounted rate to new AAOM Regular members who join after June 1, 2020. To take advantage of the special discount,apply for Regular membership nowand contact the AAOM Office for a discount code for FREE webinar registration!Regular Membershipin AAOM is open to graduated dentists who have shown special interest or accomplishment in oral medicine.
No, you don't have to be a member; however, AAOM members receive a discounted registration rate. We are also offering a special complimentary rate to new AAOM Regular members* who join after June 1, 2020. To take advantage of the special discount,join nowand contact the AAOM Office for your discount code.
Are their Continuing Dental Education credit available for the virtual event? Yes, AAOM is offering up to 8.75 Continuing Dental Education units for live electronically mediated learning and is also offering the recording as a self-instructional activity. Attendees will receive credit for participating either the live electronically mediated learning or the self-instructional activity.
Membership with AAOM comes with a suite of benefits to help you further your education, widen your professional network, stay current on the latest oral medicine research, and keep you at the cutting edge of patient care.
Oral Medicine is the specialty of dentistry responsible for the oral health care of medically complex patients and for the diagnosis and management of medically-related diseases, disorders, and conditions affecting the oral and maxillofacial region. Our members care for thousands of patients whose underlying medical condition affect oral health and delivery of dental care. We advocate for optimal oral health and healthcare for everyone with medical illness.