69TH CAOMS Annual Conference
Charlottetown, P.E.I.
June 11-13, 2026
Program
Registration and Information Desk
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Raymon Grewal, DDS
Oakridge Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vancouver, British ColumbiaCAOMS President 2025-2026
My Perspective on Nerve Repair
Carl Bouchard, DMD, MSc, FRCDC
Québec, Québec
I will review current diagnostic and surgical techniques for the traumatic repair of nerve damage of the face. I will share my experience and show some of my results.
Trauma
Refreshment Break
Founders’ Lecture Introduction and Remarks
Updates in Systemic Therapy for Head and Neck Cancers
Patrick Holland, BScPharm, MD, FRCPC
Medical Oncologist, Prince Edward Island Cancer Treatment Centre, Charlottetown, Prince Edward IslandThis presentation will provide a review of practice-changing trials for various cancers of the head and neck.
Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Registration and Information Desk
Continental Breakfast
The Utility of p53/p16 Immunohistochemistry in the Diagnosis and Classification of Oral Dysplasia
Kevin Ko, DMD, MD
BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, British ColumbiaConventional histologic grading of oral dysplasia is widely used but suffers from inter- and intra-observer variability. This presentation describes the utility of p53/p16 immunohistochemistry in the diagnosis and classification of oral dysplasia, with correlation to underlying genetic alterations and clinical outcomes, providing a molecularly-based, etiology-driven framework for risk assessment.
Red and White Pathologies: What’s New and What’s Next?
Jasjit Dillon, MBBS, DDS, FDSRCS, FACS
Professor and Program Director, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Washington
Chief of Service, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Harborview Medical Center,
Seattle, Washington, USA
This presentation will review the current literature on select oral pathologies that are hard to manage, review updates in classifications and where relevant white papers, and review the additional diagnostic tools and tests for treatment.
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
Abstract Session
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
Osteo Science Introductions
Raymon Grewal, DDS
Oakridge Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vancouver, British ColumbiaCAOMS President 2025-2026
Osteo Science Session
Complex Ridge Augmentation – Understanding the Planning and Surgical Execution for Successful and Predictable Outcomes
Shaun Young, DMD
Mosaic Maxillofacial Surgical Arts & Implant Center, Tampa, Clearwater, and New Port Richey, Florida, USAAs the field of dentistry continues to evolve over time, it is crucial that we continuously elevate our techniques and methods to ensure successful outcomes. Our field will continue to be relied upon for significant ridge augmentation cases with the goal of providing dental implant rehabilitation for patients with complex ridge defects. The purpose of this presentation is to update the practitioner on ridge augmentation techniques, as well as specific treatment planning, surgical steps, and skills required to repeatedly produce successful outcomes for our implant patients.
Objectives:
- Review the history, science, and physiology behind bone grafting and basic biomaterials.
- Discuss the traditional grafting methods for horizontal and vertical ridge deficiencies.
- Present important principles that will allow for more predictable results.
- Demonstrate a decision-making tree for grafting techniques for specific ridge defects.
- Illustrate how to utilize a customized titanium matrix to successfully graft the most difficult vertical bone defects.
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
Osteo Science Session
The Role of Nutrition in Healing after Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Teresa Biggerstaff, DDS, MD
Advanced Oral & Facial Surgery of the Triad, Kernersville, North Carolina, USAThis lecture examines the role of specific nutrients in bone and soft tissue healing following oral and maxillofacial surgery. Evidence-based insights will highlight how vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients influence inflammation, cellular repair, and tissue regeneration, providing surgeons with practical strategies to optimize nutritional support and improve post operative outcomes.
Mix and Mingle in the Exhibit Hall
Dinner at Founders’ Food Hall & Market
Registration and Information Desk
Continental Breakfast
Operative TMJ Arthroscopy and Associated Arthroscopic Findings
Briana Burris, DDS, FACS
Program Director, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Training ProgramAttending Surgeon, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Instructor, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
This presentation will be an introduction to operative temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroscopy, armamentarium, surgical techniques, description of arthroscopic findings, and peri-operative patient management.
Development and Preliminary Experience with a New Total TMJ Prosthesis
Nadeem Saaed, BDS, MBBS, FDSRCS, FRCS, FRCS (OMFS)
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, United KingdomThis presentation will focus on the collaboration between engineers and surgeons in order to facilitate the production of a new TMJ prosthesis and will describe the early clinical usage and outcomes.
CAOMS Business Meeting and Lunch
Presentation title to be confirmed
James Brady, DDS, MD, MSc, BSc, FRCDC
Assistant Professor, Division of Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
The changing landscape of Out-Patient Anesthesia – survival of the fittest!
Deepak Krishnan, DDS, FACS, FDSRCPS (Glasg)
Professor and Chief of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery; Residency Program Director; Department of Surgery – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA University, Halifax, Nova ScotiaA discussion on intrinsic and extrinsic challenges to the status quo in OMS outpatient anesthesia, review strategies on how to successfully adapt to changes in OMS outpatient anesthesia and discuss how to incorporate different approaches to safety in the OMS practice.
Educational Objectives
By the end of the course, attendees should:
- Understand the intrinsic and extrinsic challenges to the status quo in OMS outpatient anesthesia.
- Strategize to adapt to this changing landscape.
- Incorporate some novel approaches to safety into everyday.
Refreshment Break
Tips and Tricks to Minimize Complications Associated with Nasal Intubations
Orlando Hung, MD, FRCPC
Professor; Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management & Perioperative Medicine; Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova ScotiaBy the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify and explain the common complications associated with nasal intubation.
- Optimize patient preparation, and equipment setup to reduce the likelihood of complications.
- Apply both visual and non-visual to perform safe and effective nasal intubation in routine and challenging airway scenarios.
Optimizing Outcomes in Cleft Alveolar Bone Grafting
Jean-Charles Doucet, DMD, MD, MSc, FRCDC
Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova ScotiaTo optimize the periodontal status of all cleft-adjacent permanent teeth, some cleft centres perform early secondary alveolar bone grafting (ABG) around six years, prior to eruption of the cleft-adjacent maxillary central incisor. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the rationale, evidence, and techniques associated with early secondary ABG.
Closing Remarks
Mathieu Lenis, DMD, FRCD(C)
MFML Implantology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lachine, QuébecCAOMS President 2026-2027
Kitchen Party at the Delta Prince Edward
Travel & Accommodation
Travel
There are three convenient ways to get to Prince Edward Island:
By air
The Charlottetown Airport is located about 8.7 kilometres from the Delta Hotels Prince Edward. The travel time by taxi is approximately 15 minutes.
Air Canada offers direct flights daily from Toronto and Montreal. Porter offers year-round daily non-stop flights from Ottawa. WestJet offers seasonal direct flights from both Calgary and Edmonton.
Air Canada has been designated as the preferred airline for the CAOMS 69th Annual Conference. Air Canada is offering special discounts on eligible fares to attendees travelling to the conference on flights to Charlottetown (YYG)). The discount travel period begins on June 2, 2026, and ends on June 21, 2026. The discount is applied to the fare at the time that the travel ticket with Air Canada is purchased.
To take advantage of the discounted fares, book your flight at www.aircanada.com and enter our promotion code in the applicable box: AWKH4F81
By land
From Port Elgin, New Brunswick, drive over the 12.9 kilometre Confederation Bridge in about 10 minutes to Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island. Located within 300 kilometres of most major cities in the Maritime region, it’s a quick, convenient, and dramatic way to travel to and from the Island, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Tolls are collected when leaving the Island but not when getting there. Parking is available at the Delta Hotels Prince Edward at $21 per day.
Approximate driving times:
From Halifax: 3 hr 30 min
From Quebec City: 9 hr 30 min
Photo credit : Nicolas Raymond
By sea
From Caribou, Nova Scotia, sail aboard Northumberland Ferries to Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island. The 75-minute car ferry crossing offers a pleasant break from driving. A reservation is recommended.
Visit https://www.ferries.ca for details on schedule, fares, amenities, and to book online.
Accommodation
The host hotel for the CAOMS 69th Annual Conference is the Delta Hotels Prince Edward, part of the Marriott Hotels group.
To reserve a room by phone, call 844-496-8550.
Please note: The only hotel room block organized for CAOMS is the one listed above. CAOMS does not endorse or recommend booking hotel reservations through any source other than the hotel itself, and no other housing company, travel agent, or third party agency is authorized to place hotel reservations on behalf of CAOMS.
Registration
The Early Bird deadline is April 17, 2026
Full Conference
Thursday, June 11 – Saturday June 13
Includes:
- Attendance at all main conference sessions and access to the exhibit hall
- Breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday
- Welcome reception on Thursday
- Evening social event on Friday
- Closing dinner on Saturday
Early Bird | Regular | CAOMS Member | $ 1295 | $ 1495 |
|---|---|---|
AAOMS Member / Osteo Science Foundation | $ 1495 | $ 1695 |
Resident | $ 100 | $ 200 |
Non-Member | $ 1895 | $ 2095 |
General Information
Charlottetown might be a small city, but it’s got all the charm and hospitality that Prince Edward Island is famous for, plus culinary experiences, attractions and activities, and an arts and culture scene that take visitors by surprise—in the best way possible.
Wander along the boardwalk of the postcard-perfect harbour where lobster boats and sailboats cozy up. Enjoy the colourful streetscapes, delightful shops, and galleries. Treat your creative spirit with contemporary art installations, traditional music, and world-class theatre. Explore its heritage and history and the pivotal role Charlottetown has played in Canada’s history. Get active with a round of golf, a day of kayaking, or a spin on a bike around the city.
For more information, click here.
Whether you’ve visited Prince Edward Island or only seen photos, chances are you already know there’s something special about it.
Only 280 kilometres from tip to tip, there’s a lot packed into this tiny province. You’ll be surprised by the abundance of adventure and activity that awaits and stop again and again for photos of its natural beauty and pastoral settings. Enjoy miles of beaches, stunning seascapes, picturesque fishing villages, historic landmarks, championship golf courses, and a ready supply of the world’s finest seafood, all in the span of a day.
Take your children through PEI’s most beloved story of Anne of Green Gables, explore Cavendish Beach with your family, enjoy an unforgettable golfing experience, escape to tranquility on PEI’s serene shores, explore the Island’s historic roots, enjoy a cycling adventure through incredible trails and scenery, indulge in a wellness retreat.
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Historical average temperatures in June range from a low of 10°C at night to high of 19°C in daytime, with an average of 9 days with some rain, offering comfortable conditions for outdoor activities.
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Optional Activity
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Fox Meadow Golf Course
Always wanted to golf in PEI? Here is your chance. Golf course is less than a 15 minute drive from the hotel.
You will travel by motorcoach to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a region of untouched beauty that is steeped in ancient history. It is home to the original, outdoor site of Iceland’s first parliamentary assembly, that began in 930. You will view the extraordinary Thingvellir rift where the two tectonic plates are gradually separating, creating a gorgeous landscape of steep cliffs and broad fields and the largest natural lake in Iceland.
From here you will continue onto Laugavatn Lake for a visit and tasting at a Geothermal bakery, then continue on to Fridheimar Farm to visit the greenhouse and enjoy lunch. Following lunch, you will depart for Gullfoss (the Golden Falls), the most popular and beautiful waterfall in Iceland. Hear the Hvita River as it plunges 32 metres in two stages into the gorge below. Your last stop will be the Geysir Hot Springs where your visit will include the hot springs and the shops.
Price: Adults $ 225, Children (under 16) $ 195
Tour includes: all entrance fees, return transportation, tasting and lunch
Please wear comfortable footwear
Social Events
*Please note that these social events are included in your registration.
17:30 – 19:30
16:30 – 17:30
19:00 – 22:00
18:30 – 23:00
Welcome Reception
Mix and Mingle
Off-site Dinner at Founders Hall
Kitchen Party at the Delta Prince Edward