Virtual Scientific Meeting — Oral Medicine: The Unstoppable Dedication to the Mission

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.

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American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM) is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals 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 activity for up to 8.75 continuing education credits.

Note: No relevant commercial financial relationships exist for the planner and speakers of the above-noted program.

Oral Medicine Is Now an 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.   Read Full Press Release

ADA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Center for Dentists

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 Learn More

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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. Apply Now

Save the Date for AAOM 2021

The AAOM 2021 Annual Conference is scheduled to be held Tuesday, April 13 – Saturday, April 17, at the Hyatt Regency Seattle. We hope to see you there!

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

Oral Medicine is the discipline of dentistry concerned with the oral health care of medically complex patients - including the diagnosis and management of medical conditions that affect 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 DoctorFinder 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:

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