American Academy For Oral & Systemic Health

What American Academy For Oral & Systemic Health does

The American Academy for Oral & Systemic Health (AAOSH) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional membership organization founded in 2010 by Dr. Chris Kammer and headquartered in Plainfield, United States. It operates as the only national body specifically dedicated to uniting medicine and dentistry around the oral-systemic health connection, educating dental, medical, and allied healthcare professionals on links between periodontal disease and systemic conditions (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, airway/sleep disorders, metabolic and brain health). Its core products include a 14-category Core Curriculum delivering CE/CME-accredited online courses and webinars, a tiered membership program (Professional $249, Associate $99, Faculty $49, Student $25, Company $149), and a three-tier Fellowship designation (FAAOSH $199, MAAOSH $249, DAAOSH $299) requiring 70-170 hours of credit.

AAOSH monetizes across five revenue streams: individual and group membership dues (group tiers $749-$1499/year for up to 50 team members), fellowship registration fees, event tickets for its Annual Session, AAOSH Accelerate, Midwinter Virtual Institute, Virtual Spring Seminar, and Christmas in July events, as well as tax-deductible donations. Distribution is multi-channel: a member dashboard and learning platform, live and on-demand webinars, the AAOSH Connect blog, the Time to Live podcast, a free lead-generation e-book, a searchable practitioner directory, and recurring member events including Mastermind Study Groups and quarterly New Member Meet-Ups. The organization reports 100+ online courses, 15+ webinars with 15,000+ registrations, 20+ in-person workshops annually, 50+ interdisciplinary teams formed, 1,200+ professionals in leadership development, and digital engagement exceeding 500,000 people per year.

AAOSH holds AGD PACE continuing-education accreditation, has influenced curricular policy at 15+ educational institutions, and maintains an exhibiting-partner ecosystem (Henry Schein, Overjet, Xlear, ProBiora Health, Stella Life, SuperMouthPro, Innovative, Berkeley Life). It is governed by a Board of Directors with current President Mike Czubiak, DDS, Executive Director Violet Crabb, and founder Dr. Chris Kammer in an advisory capacity, operating with a 3-5 person named team.

Name

American Academy For Oral & Systemic Health

Legal name

American Academy for Oral Systemic Health

Website

https://aaosh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The American Academy for Oral & Systemic Health is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional membership organization that educates dental, medical, and allied healthcare professionals on oral-systemic health connections through CE/CME-accredited curriculum, tiered memberships, fellowship designations, conferences, and digital content.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Healthcare Continuing Education

NAICS

Other Schools and Instruction (6116), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAH)

Keywords

• Oral systemic health education
• Continuing dental education
• Professional medical association
• Interdisciplinary healthcare training
• Preventive health membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Plainfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees across multiple tiers (Professional $249, Associate $99, Student $25, Faculty $49, Company $149) generating recurring subscription revenue from dental, medical, and allied healthcare professionals.
2. Group Memberships: Team-based group memberships at scale ($69-149/month or $749-1499/year) allowing dental practices and organizations to onboard multiple team members.
3. Fellowship Program Fees: Tiered fellowship designations (Fellow $199, Master Fellow $249, Diplomate $299) requiring completion of educational credit hours and professional development milestones.
4. Event Tickets and Registration: Revenue from Annual Session events (September 2026 in New Orleans), AAOSH Accelerate virtual events, Midwinter Virtual Institute, and other conferences and workshops.
5. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions accepted as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting educational programs and research on oral-systemic health connections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

AAOSH delivers professional education and community programs on oral-systemic health through a tiered individual and group membership program, AGD PACE-accredited CE/CME courses organized into a 14-category Core Curriculum, a three-tier Fellowship designation program (FAAOSH, MAAOSH, DAAOSH), a monthly live webinar series, an annual in-person conference plus virtual events, and supporting content (blog, podcast, journal, e-book, practitioner directory). Its customers are dental, medical, and allied healthcare professionals, plus dental practices and academic institutions.

Product overview

AAOSH is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2010 that provides a comprehensive suite of educational products and professional development services focused on oral-systemic health. The core offering is the AAOSH Core Curriculum with 14 educational categories, complemented by tiered membership programs (Professional, Associate, Faculty, Student, Group) and an advanced Fellowship Program (FAAOSH, MAAOSH, DAAOSH). Live education includes a monthly Webinar Series with CDE credits, the Annual Session conference, and virtual events (AAOSH Accelerate, Midwinter Virtual Institute, Spring Seminar). Member engagement features New Member Meet-Ups and Mastermind Study Groups. Content resources include the AAOSH Connect Blog, the upcoming AAOSH Journal, the Time to Live Podcast, and a free e-book. The Practitioner Directory connects patients with oral-systemic health providers, supported by Graphic Resource Library materials for member use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AAOSH Connect: A free monthly newsletter providing support to health professionals and the public regarding oral systemic health awareness.
• AAOSH Core Curriculum
• Time to Live Podcast
• AAOSH Journal
• AAOSH: Foundations of Oral Systemic Health & the Medical-Dental Connection

Products and services

• AAOSH Core Curriculum Online educational modules for dental, medical, and allied healthcare professionals covering 14 core topics in oral-systemic health, including Periodontal Disease, Metabolic Health, Cardiovascular Health, Airway & Sleep Disorders, and more, with CE/CME credits.
• AAOSH Membership Program Tiered annual membership program for healthcare professionals and organizations, with Professional ($249/yr), Company/Business ($149/yr), Associate ($99/yr), Faculty ($49/yr), and Student ($25/yr) levels plus Group Memberships for teams, providing access to the Core Curriculum, webinars, directory, and member resources.
• AAOSH Fellowship Program Three-tier professional recognition program offering FAAOSH (Fellow - 70 credit hours), MAAOSH (Master Fellow - 120 hours), and DAAOSH (Diplomate - 170 hours) designations for oral-systemic health expertise, with registration fees of $199, $249, and $299 respectively.
• Live Webinar Series Free monthly live webinar series offering 1 CDE credit for AAOSH and AGD PACE members, covering oral-systemic connections including periodontal disease, microbiome, airway disorders, and medical-dental integration.
• Annual Session (AS26) Three-day annual scientific conference bringing together dental and medical professionals; the 2026 Annual Session is scheduled for September 10–12, 2026 at the New Orleans Marriott.
• AAOSH Accelerate Annual virtual conference held on Zoom focused on oral-systemic health education; the 2026 event is scheduled for November 6, 2026.
• Midwinter Virtual Institute Annual mid-winter virtual educational institute focused on oral-systemic health; the 2026 event is scheduled for February 2026.
• Virtual Spring Seminar Annual spring virtual seminar featuring oral-systemic health education; the 2026 event is scheduled for Spring 2026.
• Christmas in July Annual July event featuring oral-systemic health programming; the 2026 event is scheduled for July 2026.
• Time to Live Podcast Weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Kammer and Machell Hudson, RDH, focused on improving overall health and wellness through oral-systemic health insights; available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
• AAOSH Foundations of Oral Systemic Health E-Book Free downloadable e-book covering the building blocks of oral and systemic health, systemic effects of oral bacteria, patient education, and medical-dental collaboration, available in exchange for contact information.
• Practitioner Directory Online searchable directory of AAOSH member practitioners, searchable by address, name, phone number, and filters including Fellow status, specialty services, and location radius.
• Graphic Resource Library Member-only library of downloadable infographics, brochures, and professionally designed educational materials for member use in patient education, presentations, and marketing.
• AAOSH Journal Peer-reviewed journal publication on the oral-systemic connection, available as an exclusive member benefit.
• AAOSH Connect Blog Monthly articles and news focused on oral-systemic health connections, organized by the 14 Core Curriculum categories including Cardiovascular Health, Gut Health, Metabolic Health, and more.
• Mastermind Study Group Quarterly virtual study groups organized by timezone, moderated by Nabil Fehmi, DDS, with topics based on the 14 AAOSH Core Curriculum categories; open to all AAOSH members.
• New Member Meet-Up Quarterly virtual meet-ups for new AAOSH members featuring introductions to programs, CE opportunities, and networking with peers and long-standing members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47% average improvement in practitioner competence post-completion of AAOSH training programs
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Henry ScheincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor dental distribution company and AAOSH exhibiting partner. Henry Schein provides dental supplies and technology solutions to dental professionals. Partnership supports AAOSH events and provides exposure to Henry Schein's extensive dental practice customer base.
• SuperMouthProminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOral care product company and AAOSH exhibiting partner. SuperMouthPro offers products for oral-systemic health. Partnership provides product visibility at AAOSH events and educational content collaboration.
• Stella LifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOral care product company and AAOSH exhibiting partner. Stella Life provides therapeutic oral health products. Partnership includes event sponsorship and educational content featuring Stella Life products.
• XlearminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOral care product company and AAOSH exhibiting partner. Xlear offers xylitol-based nasal and oral care products. Partnership provides product visibility at AAOSH educational events.
• ProBiora HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOral probiotics company and AAOSH exhibiting partner. ProBiora Health provides probiotic products for oral health. Partnership supports AAOSH events with product sponsorship.
• InnovativeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAAOSH exhibiting partner providing dental or healthcare products/services. Partnership supports AAOSH event ecosystem and provides member discounts.
• Berkeley LifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuthor partner contributing content to AAOSH Connect blog on dietary nitrates and nitric oxide for oral-systemic health. Partnership includes educational content creation and member discounts.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Association: The largest US medical professional association. AAOSH's medical professional segment (physicians, ARNPs, nurses) overlaps with AMA's CME-delivery and member-benefit infrastructure, especially for cross-disciplinary oral-systemic education.
• American Dental Association: The largest professional association for dentists in the US, providing CE, advocacy, and member services. AAOSH competes for dental professional mindshare and CE dollars within the same buyer base, though ADA covers the full dental spectrum rather than the oral-systemic niche.

Direct peers

• Spear Education: A leading provider of dental continuing education with on-demand courses, live seminars, and study club models targeting practicing dentists. Spear is a direct competitor for the same CE budget and member attention.
• Seattle Study Club: A network of dental study clubs focused on advanced continuing education and interdisciplinary clinical learning. AAOSH's Mastermind Study Groups and interdisciplinary focus directly parallel Seattle Study Club's chapter-based model.
• Pankey Institute: A nonprofit dental continuing education organization offering advanced clinical and practice management courses. Like AAOSH, Pankey is a 501(c)(3) educational provider targeting dentists seeking higher-level training and credentials.
• Academy of General Dentistry: A professional association dedicated to continuing education for general dentists, and the parent body of the AGD PACE accreditation that AAOSH itself uses. AGD represents the closest direct overlap in CE delivery, fellowship credentialing (FAGD/MAGD), and member tiers.
• Dawson Academy: A dental CE provider offering core curriculum courses, study clubs, and live patient experiences. Dawson competes for the same dental practitioner CE budget with a similar curriculum-and-community model.
• Kois Center: An advanced dental education center offering a structured curriculum and recognized credentialing (Kois Center Graduate). The center's focus on comprehensive, evidence-based dentistry directly overlaps AAOSH's integrative care positioning.
• American Dental Hygienists' Association: The largest professional organization for dental hygienists in the US. AAOSH's Associate membership tier ($99/year) directly targets hygienists, putting ADHA in overlapping territory for hygienist CE and professional community.
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry: Founded by Dr. Jack Kammer (father of AAOSH founder Dr. Chris Kammer), AACD is a comparable specialty dental academy with accreditation programs, annual scientific sessions, and CE offerings, making it a near-analogue in business model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AAOSHconnect
• Facebookfacebook.com/aaosh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-academy-for-oral-systemic-health

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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