OVERVIEW

AO CMF NA Blended Course-Management of Facial Trauma is organized by AO North America (AO NA) and will be held from Oct 25 - 26, 2025 at Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America.

Description:
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.

The learning experience is delivered through an interactive online learning program of approximately eight hours, followed by a one-day (in total) face to face event which includes hands-on practical lab exercises and expert-led small group discussions.

Goal of the Course:
The goal of this AO CMF NA course is to address the core concepts necessary to manage acute facial trauma.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

  • Diagnose facial injury through history, physical examination, and diagnostic investigations
  • Formulate a treatment plan (operative and non-operative)
  • Perform the specific treatment for facial trauma
  • Modify the treatment plan when necessary
  • Manage patient follow-up and rehabilitation
  • Identify and manage complications

KEY DATES

Event Start Date
25 Oct, 2025
Event Start Date
Event End Date
26 Oct, 2025
Event End Date
Credits

Continuing Education Credit: 13.25
AO North America is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

As an Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) accredited provider, AO North America meets the definition of a constituent or component organization of the AMA and thereby meets most state dental board requirements of an approved sponsor of continuing education. This course is focused on clinical issues in oral-maxillofacial surgery that are relevant to the treatment and care of dental patients. Most states accept AMA constituents as approved sponsors for continuing dental education credit. If you have questions, your state dental board can confirm eligibility of this course.

Designation Statement:
AO North America designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 13.25 CE Credits
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    SurgeonsOphthalmologistOculoplastic SurgeryOral and maxillofacial surgery

    SPECIALITIES

    TraumaOtolaryngologyOphthalmology

    SUGGESTED HOTELS

    CONFERENCE VENUE

    LocationIntercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza
    401 Ward Pkwy