52nd Annual Comprehensive Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Review Course
Didactic Review with Case Format Lectures
Thursday – Tuesday, November 6 – 11, 2025
All course sessions at the
University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO)
LCMC Health Conference Center
2000 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
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52nd Annual Comprehensive Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Review Course Didactic Review with Case Format Lectures is sponsored by the Jack Kent Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation with cooperation from the Osteo Science Foundation and the PeerPoint Medical Education Institute.
Uber travel vouchers to University Medical Center now included in the course registration fee.
Course Description
Embark on a transformative educational journey at the 52nd Annual Comprehensive Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Review Course, distinguished as the longest-running OMFS review course in the nation. Held amidst the vibrant backdrop of New Orleans from November 6th to November 11th, 2025, this immersive experience offers unparalleled insights and networking opportunities. Designed to meet the evolving needs of modern practitioners, this year’s course features a specialized focus on anesthesia, providing 10 hours of CE specifically tailored to meet the stringent requirements set forth by many state dental boards. Led by esteemed experts in the field, participants will delve into crucial topics ranging from anesthesia evaluation to surgical orthodontic management, ensuring both clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.
Learning Objectives
- Gain comprehensive understanding and practical skills in anesthesia evaluation and medical management of the surgical patient, ensuring safe and effective surgical outcomes.
- Explore the principles of anesthesia, including advanced techniques and considerations, under the guidance of experienced practitioners.
- Enhance diagnostic proficiency and treatment planning capabilities through in-depth discussions on oral and head & neck surgical pathology.
- Master the latest techniques and advancements in oral and maxillofacial reconstruction, equipping oneself with the expertise to address complex cases with confidence.
- Develop proficiency in dentoalveolar surgery, including the management of complications, to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Acquire knowledge and practical insights into dental implantology, from treatment planning to osseous reconstruction, for predictable and successful outcomes.
- Explore cutting-edge topics such as clefts and craniofacial surgery, obstructive sleep apnea, and cosmetic maxillofacial surgery, expanding one’s scope of practice and patient care.
- Gain practical skills in surgical orthodontic management of facial deformities, integrating orthodontic principles with surgical interventions for optimal results.
- Deepen understanding and proficiency in the management of facial trauma, from initial assessment to comprehensive treatment planning and execution, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Curriculum Outline: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Review Course
Evaluation and Treatment of Maxillofacial Injuries and Head and Neck Infections
Evaluation of the patient with Multiple System Injuries • Management of Mandibular, Maxillary, Nasal, Orbital, Frontal and Zygomatic Complex Fractures • Management of Soft Tissue Injuries • Management of Viral, Fungal and Bacterial Infections (Odontogenic and Non-Odontogenic) • Surgical Anatomy and Drainage of Facial Spaces of the Head and Neck • Osteomyelitis and Osteonecrosis Management • Microbiology, Antimicrobial Therapy and Complications • Altered Host Defense Mechanisms • Case Illustrations
Medical Management of the Surgery Risk Patient
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease • Endocrine Dysfunctions, Musculoskeletal & Nervous Systems, and Blood Dyscrasias • Hepatic and Renal Disease • Fluid, Electrolyte and Nutrition Management • Postoperative Complications of all Organ Systems • Interpretation of Laboratory Data • Management of the Bleeding Patient • Material presented in Case Format
Principles of Anesthesia
Physical Evaluation of Systemic Diseases • Pharmacology of Anesthetic Agents and Related Drugs • Administration of Local Anesthesia, General Anesthesia and Deep Sedation • Anesthetic Management of the Poor Risk Patient • Monitoring during Anesthesia • Complications during Anesthesia with Case Presentations
Temporomandibular Joint Diseases, Disorders, and Surgical & Nonsurgical Management
Anatomy of Surgical Approaches • MPD Syndrome, Internal Derangements and Diagnostic Techniques • Arthroscopy • Arthrotomy • TMJ Reconstruction with Hard & Soft Tissue Grafts & Total Joints • Management of Facial Pain • Case Presentations
Oral, Head and Neck Surgical Pathology and Reconstruction
Clinical, Radiographic and Microscopic Features of Hard and Soft Tissue Lesions • Principles of Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Modalities of Benign and Malignant Lesions • Hard & Soft Tissue Reconstruction Following Surgical Pathology Excision and Trauma Including Hyperbaric Oxygen • Case Based Format • Flaps and Grafts
Maxillary and Mandibular Implants and Prosthetic Surgery
Reconstruction with Dental Implants • Vestibuloplasty, Soft and Hard Tissue Grafting • Complications of Dental Implants • Case Presentations • Imaging, Surgical Technology & Tissue Engineering
Surgical Management of Acquired and Developmental Craniofacial and Dentofacial Deformities
Evaluation and Treatment Planning: • Diagnostic Records and Analysis of Hard and Soft Tissues • Facial Esthetic Assessment • Prediction Techniques • Treatment Sequencing • Orthodontic Management and Surgical Care of the Orthognathic Patient • Mandibular Excess • Mandibular Deficiency • Open Bite and Vertical Maxillary Excess • Maxillary and Midface Deficiency • Facial Alloplasts and Osteotomies • Adjunctive Soft Tissue Procedures • Current Concepts of Stability, Long Term Results and Muscle Influence • Management of Complications • Rigid Fixation • Virtual Surgical Planning • Case Presentations
Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery and Obstructive Sleep Apnea • Evaluation and Treatment of Craniofacial Deformities: • Cleft Lip and Palate Patient • Distraction Osteogenesis
Esthetic Surgery
Evaluation • Skin Resurfacing • Nasal Surgery • Face Lift • Blepharoplasty and Brow Lift • Liposuction and Lip Augmentation • Case Discussions
Dentoalveolar Surgery and Complications
Infection • Complicated Exodontia • Nerve Injuries • Soft Tissue Procedures • Sinus Disease • Case Presentations
Technologies and Materials
Advances in Imaging • Surgical Technology • Tissue Engineering
Hotel Information
Course Location and Accommodation Options
The 52nd Annual Comprehensive OMS Review Course will be held at the University Medical Center of New Orleans (UMCNO) LCMC Health Conference Center. UMCNO is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Louisiana. It is conveniently located at 2000 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, less than a 10-minute drive to downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter. Although the Review Course does not endorse specific accommodations, LSU Health negotiated corporate rates may be available using the link below.
Continuing Education Credits
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Review Course
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of PeerPoint Medical Education Institute, and the Osteo Science Foundation. PeerPoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates the live format for this educational activity for a maximum of 45.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim Credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Jack Kent Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation reserves the right to cancel this conference should circumstances warrant such action, and your tuition will be refunded. If you must cancel your registration for this conference, the Foundation will refund your tuition, minus an administrative fee of 10% if written notification of your withdrawal is received by the Foundation at least 15 working days prior to the start of the conference and 15% if cancellation is later. There is no refund once the course has started. Notification of withdrawal received after the conference begins will result in forfeiture of your entire tuition. NONREFUNDABLE AIRLINE TICKET, FLIGHT CHANGE, OR HOTEL RESERVATION: The Jack Kent Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation and Cosponsors cannot be held responsible for the cost of a nonrefundable airline ticket, flight change, or hotel reservation in the event this conference is canceled or rescheduled. EQUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY: The Jack Kent Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation and Cosponsors are committed to equality of educational opportunity and do not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
Additional Notes
The content of presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected because of their recognized expertise. The Comprehensive OMS Review Course is neither approved, recommended, nor endorsed by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) and thus should not be construed as an official guide in the preparation for any certifying board examination. No one associated with the conduct of the ABOMS examination shall advertise or permit to be advertised that his or her participation in this course is an endorsement to prepare an ABOMS candidate for examination.
This activity is presented for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to use their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Attendees should check specific details such as drug doses, contraindications, etc., in standard sources prior to clinical application. The content of presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected because of their recognized expertise.
The OMS Surgery Review is presented and managed by the Jack Kent Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation. The express purpose of this conference is to provide continuing education in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery for those in attendance. The statements, ideas, and opinions expressed in this conference are those of the individual participants and in no way should reflect the statements, ideas, and opinions of any specialty certifying organization; any OMS professional or alumni organization; LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry; LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and Shreveport; the LSU Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center New Orleans, LCMC; or others involved in this activity.
