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2024 AAOM Fall Meeting

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2024 AAOM Annual Conference 

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Become a Sponsor for AAOM 

AAOM appreciates the continued support of our sponsors and values its partnerships. Your company benefits from widespread recognition among AAOM members and people who attend our conferences and events. We invite you to explore the available options in our 2023 exhibitor and sponsorship prospectus.

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 Oral Medicine Is Now an ADA-Recognized Dental Specialty

11th ADA-Recognized Dental Specialty On March 2, the Board of the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards voted in favor of specialty recognition of Oral Medicine. This makes Oral Medicine the 11th ADA recognized dental specialty.

 

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ADA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Center for Dentists

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The ADA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Center for Dentists provides resources and guidance to help dentists navigate this unprecedented time for their practices, staff and patients.

Available to you:

  • Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit
  • SBA Loan Resources
  • Practice Resources
  • Webinars and Learning Opportunities
  • FAQ
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Join AAOM - Become a Member

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. 

And, Oral Medicine is now the 11th ADA-recognized dental specialty.

Join AAOM today to prepare for your future.

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The American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM): Representing the Discipline of Oral Medicine

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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.

Founded in 1945, AAOM offers credentialing, resources, and professional community for oral medicine practitioners. Our membership provides care to thousands. We also offer resources—including our Find a Doctor feature—to help the public take advantage of this uniquely qualified specialty. Learn more about our Oral Medicine Experts.

AAOM is proud to partner with the following organizations:

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American Board of Oral Medicine European Association of Oral Medicine The Oral Cancer Foundation

Practitioner Resources

 The American Academy of Oral Medicine promotes excellence in the management of oral health, with a special emphasis on the medically complex patient. We invite all healthcare providers to join the Academy, participate in our community and receive the benefits of membership.

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Member Highlight - Michelle Baxter

Michelle BaxterBaxter’s professional interests are in the areas of Oral Medicine and the relationship between oral health and systemic health with a focus on underserved populations and patient-centered care...

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