Tools

PowerPoint Templates

Tips for a successful PowerPoint presentation – Your PowerPoint helps you effectively present information to the audience. AAOMS requests that Annual Meeting and Dental Implant Conference speakers use AAOMS PowerPoint templates, which are provided before each event.

Please confirm your presentation size with your staff contact.

2026 AAOMS Annual Meeting

16:9 PowerPoint Template to be used by all speakers in Annual Meeting sessions

Other Speaker Tools

Annual Meeting Speaker Frequently Asked Questions

Annual Meeting Speaker Marketing Toolkit

Copyright Tips & Requirements

How to Create Educational Objectives

Instructions on How to Record a Narration

Speaker Checklist

Tips for Creating an Effective Handout

FAQs

Annual Meeting

Scientific Sessions

Annual Meeting speakers are scheduled a year or more in advance of the meeting. To be considered for an upcoming Annual Meeting, visit AAOMS.org/Speakers beginning in July and complete a course application. Applications are only accepted through the electronic system and must be fully completed to be eligible for consideration.

Practice management and staff courses

Interested in speaking on topics related to practice management or professional allied staff? Select the Practice Management application at AAOMS.org/Speakers or contact Practice Management staff at 800-822-6637.

Webinars

AAOMS offers online CE throughout the year. Speakers interested in leading a webinar or developing an online program can visit AAOMS.org/Speakers and access the Webinar Application Form.

Dental Implant Conference

Applications are not accepted for the Dental Implant Conference.

All speakers must be approved by the AAOMS Board of Trustees before an invitation to speak can be made.

The Annual Meeting features plenary sessions, Hot-off-the-Press updates, Master Classes, hands-on courses, simulation and practice management content, along with programming for specific audiences such as OMS staff and residents.

Clinical applications are only accepted for hands-on, Master Class, team-based and How I Do It sessions, along with oral abstracts and posters.

To view past meeting programming, review this Past Meetings listing.

AAOMS webinars are hosted within the AAOMS.org/CEonline platform using Zoom. Speaker applications are accepted throughout the year and reviewed by Education Committee(s) and the AAOMS Board of Trustees. Speakers are scheduled for the following year and work closely with AAOMS staff to submit presentation content and complete speaker training known as a Tech-Check.

A Tech-Check is a 30-minute meeting with the AAOMS CE staff and the webinar vendor. During this meeting, staff will review the speaker’s run of show and take note of any additional needs for the presentation (polls, knowledge checks, videos, audio, etc.)

After the submission process, a planning committee will review the applications. This takes place in late October to early November for all activities. Applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision in early December.

Confirmation emails will be sent to all accepted speakers requiring them to complete their online agreement. This is where speakers accept their assigned presentation time, acknowledge the A/V setup and submit speaker paperwork and disclosures. All these steps must be completed for an accepted speaker to present. The Speaker Checklist is a useful tool to keep track of responsibilities as a speaker.

The AAOMS policy on reimbursement/honoraria is dependent on the type of presentation to be given and the membership status of the speaker. AAOMS staff will notify each speaker of their compensation agreement.

No, AAOMS does not make hotel or travel arrangements for speakers. AAOMS provides speakers information on when and how to make their travel arrangements; this also is available on AAOMS.org. Speakers are encouraged to book a room at AAOMS-contracted hotels to receive AAOMS group rates.

Handouts are the most frequently requested meeting resource by attendees. Speakers are requested to submit a handout and will receive email reminders prior to the meeting. Handouts are entirely electronic and will be available through a secure connection on the AAOMS website. AAOMS will not print or distribute handouts for the meeting. For guidelines and assistance on creating a handout, view Tips for Creating an Effective Handout. All handouts are reviewed for compliance with AAOMS policy and ACCME guidelines prior to posting. Handouts must be received a minimum of two weeks prior to the meeting to ensure they are included online. Handouts received any later than this will be accessible after the meeting.

Per ACCME standards, commercial entity logos may not be included on any educational materials including handouts and slides. Be sure to adhere to this standard.

When creating a handout, speakers must adhere to copyright law. Review requirements at Copyright Tips & Standards.

When necessary, reference material as such:

If any material in a handout requires a copyright release, speakers must submit written permission from the publisher when submitting the handout.

Speakers are expected to submit their presentations in advance as part of ACCME and ADA CERP accreditation standards.

At the Annual Meeting, this means that all presentations will be “pushed” to the appropriate room from a central location to provide a seamless transition from one speaker to the next.

Webinar speakers also should submit their presentations in advance for compliance review. Doing so helps avoid issues during live broadcasts.

Submitting a presentation in this way helps to avoid A/V issues or discrepancies between computer systems. The goal is to help speakers deliver a polished presentation while minimizing the risk of technical disruptions.

AAOMS staff will notify speakers of the submission deadline.

Speakers must arrive at their session at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Staff will provide activity-specific details directly.

Do you have other questions not addressed here? Contact any of the AAOMS staff below:

Continuing Education:

Emilia de los Reyes, Online Continuing Education Associate
Shannon Murray, Senior Staff Associate

Practice Management:

Alexis Witkowski, Senior Associate, Practice Management and Professional Staff Development

Advanced Education:

Laurie Oddo, Director, Advanced Education and Resident Affairs
Jennifer Scofield, Manager, Professional Affairs