Common and often undiagnosed, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can have a devastating effect on the health and quality of life of patients. After early detection, comprehensive evaluation and detailed treatment planning can provide much needed surgical care for OSA patients. This session is designed to review standard and novel techniques in the assessment of the airway with an emphasis on imaging and drug-induced sleep endoscopy. Code: ODAM25SSOD38

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape of oral and maxillofacial surgery for both surgeons and practice staff. This 90-minute live webinar explores practical implementation of AI and digital tools in the OMS practice to streamline workflows, elevate marketing and enhance patient engagement. Attendees will learn how to select and adopt AI-driven systems such as scheduling automation, documentation assistants and social media analytics. Through live demonstrations and real-world examples, participants will gain a toolkit for responsible integration of these emerging technologies that improve team efficiency and create measurable return on investment while preserving professional integrity. Code: WPM260506R

From the AAOMS podcast library, This episode covers the essential elements of a smooth, strategic practice transition. Drawing from years of experience advising oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Zachary Esplund joins the podcast to discuss how to preserve value, avoid common pitfalls, and confidently map a professional transition — whether it's two or ten years away. Code: ODPCE251008

Simulated emergency drills are an effective method to train the entire office team in unanticipated events that may occur in the OMS office. AAOMS has recently recommended quarterly office mock drills for all member offices. OMSs face the challenge of getting buy-in from every team member and regularly incorporating these drills into a busy schedule. This session will teach tips, tricks and practical suggestions on how to make emergency drills routine in the practice. Code: ODAM25PM08

During the day, the lumbar spine is stressed by work demands, poor posture and leisure activities. Back pain, with or without lower extremity symptoms, can limit productivity and career longevity. This session will examine common causes of low back pain, discuss prevention strategies and explore ways to alleviate symptoms. It also will cover the role of mechanical diagnosis and treatment in classifying and addressing spinal conditions. The importance of proper posture and positioning in the production and alleviation of symptoms also will be discussed. Code: ODAM25PMOD12

Protect the practice and its team by staying in compliance with federal OSHA requirements. This session is an OSHA update for dentists and dental employers, designed to identify the importance of OSHA compliance and employer requirements for employee safety in the dental setting. The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard will be discussed as well as how they relate to the dental setting and how to create compliance in the OMS office. Code: ODAM25PMOD10

Online reviews are the best way to create social proof and build rapport with a patient before they walk through the door. This session will explore topics such as where patients are looking for reviews, how to automate the reviewing process as much as possible and how to use scripts to encourage patients to leave reviews. The speaker, whose practice averages about 100 reviews per year, also will discuss how to benefit from potential patients looking for reviews. Code: ODAM25PMOD09

Hard-tissue augmentation is a core part of daily oral and maxillofacial surgery practice - from routine socket grafting to full-arch reconstruction of the maxilla or mandible. This 60-minute live webinar breaks down the fundamentals that drive predictable outcomes, helping OMSs make confident, case-appropriate decisions across a wide range of clinical scenarios. Participants will learn how key patient and site factors influence procedure selection, material choice and healing timelines. The presentation also clarifies how today's leading regenerative options compare, including when autogenous bone may still be the best fit and when alternative approaches can better support long-term implant stability and esthetic contour management. Code: WCE260430R

This session focuses on infection control and safety in the oral and maxillofacial surgery setting to reduce the risk of infection transmission. When team members are equipped with knowledge and skills, they can prevent breaches in infection control that could lead to serious patient safety risks. Discussion will include current infection prevention strategies for sterilization and disinfection of patient care items, information on how to audit the OMS setting using the CDC checklist and action steps to take when gaps are identified. Attendees will learn how to effectively communicate the findings of an infection control audit to co-workers and supervisors in a manner that is non-confrontational. Checklists and reliable resources will be provided so participants can reinforce best practices in dental infection control per CDC guidelines and promote a culture of safety and compliance. Additionally, safe injection practices will be covered. Code: ODAM25PMOD07

This program will discuss the perioperative management of patients with certain medical comorbidities. It also will discuss the management of acute perioperative respiratory complications and review the topic of serotonin syndrome. Code: ODAM25XAU