ACOMS - The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

What ACOMS - The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons does

ACOMS — the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons — is a nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1947 and headquartered in Washington, DC. It serves practicing oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS) through a member-based model organized across six geographic regions, including an international region (Region VI). The organization functions as a credentialing, educational, and convening body for the specialty, conferring the ACOMS Fellow designation and administering recognition programs such as the W. Harry Archer Award and Outstanding Educator Award.

ACOMS's core products and underlying platform consist of: (1) the OOOO Journal, a peer-reviewed scientific journal available by subscription; (2) the ACOMS Review, a digital member publication; (3) the Annual Scientific Conference (45th edition scheduled for May 2026) and the Winter Meeting (39th edition scheduled for February 2027 in Whistler); (4) an On-Demand Education library delivered via a partnership with AROMS; and (5) a Career Center for the specialty workforce. The organization operates with a small staff of approximately eight.

ACOMS generates revenue through four primary streams: individual membership dues, OOOO Journal subscriptions, event registration fees for the Annual Scientific Conference and Winter Meeting, and corporate sponsorships across multiple tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze). Named corporate partners include KLS Martin (Platinum), Stryker (Gold), MedPro Disposal, AROMS, and Fortune Law Firm. The organization also collaborates with international specialty bodies including EACMFS, ALACIBU, and IAOMS, and offers a trainee/resident membership track alongside full member status.

Name

ACOMS - The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Legal name

The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Website

https://acoms.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ACOMS is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1947 serving practicing oral and maxillofacial surgeons through education, peer-reviewed publishing, conferences, and specialty credentialing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), All Other Publishers (513199)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLABAKAE

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group Practices

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) & Group Practices

SECONDARYEDAAALAC

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

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Continuing medical education
• Peer-reviewed medical journals
• Surgical conferences and meetings
• Professional membership organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from practicing OMS, residents, students, and retired/life members across various membership categories including Fellow, Associate, and International Fellow
2. OOOO Journal Subscriptions: Journal subscription revenue with member-exclusive pricing tiers including online-only, print+online domestic and international options
3. Event Registration Fees: Registration fees for Annual Scientific Conference & Exhibition and Winter Meeting, with discounted rates for members
4. Sponsorships and Exhibitor Fees: Corporate sponsorship revenue from Platinum, Gold, Silver sponsors and exhibitor booth fees at annual conference

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ACOMS provides tiered professional membership, continuing education, peer-reviewed publications, and annual conferences for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Core offerings include the OOOO Journal, ACOMS Review digital publication, the Annual Scientific Conference & Exhibition, the Winter Meeting, on-demand CE courses, a career center, and recognition awards. Membership categories serve practicing surgeons, residents, students, and retired members across six geographic regions.

Product overview

ACOMS offers a portfolio of membership services, events, and educational publications for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. The core offerings include the OOOO Journal (peer-reviewed research publication) and ACOMS Review (digital magazine), supplemented by two major annual conferences (Annual Scientific Conference and Winter Meeting). Member services encompass on-demand CE education, a career center, and various recognition awards. The organization operates through a tiered membership structure serving practicing surgeons, residents, students, and retired members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACOMS Review Official digital publication of ACOMS exploring stories and innovation around oral and maxillofacial surgery, featuring articles, interviews, and clinical insights for professionals in the specialty.
• OOOO Journal (Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Oral Radiology) Official peer-reviewed journal of ACOMS covering oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, and oral radiology, offering critical insights, clinical innovations, and the latest developments in the specialty, available in online and print+online subscriptions.
• Annual Scientific Conference and Exhibition ACOMS's flagship annual educational event featuring scientific sessions, hands-on courses, exhibitor presentations, and networking opportunities for oral and maxillofacial surgery professionals, with international collaborations and corporate sponsorships.
• Winter Meeting An annual mountain-themed gathering combining continuing education with destination ski-resort experiences, featuring focused scientific sessions alongside recreational activities for ACOMS members and oral and maxillofacial surgery professionals.
• Membership Program Comprehensive tiered membership program for oral and maxillofacial surgeons including Practicing OMS, 1st/2nd/3rd Year Post-Residency, Student & Resident, Life and Retired, and International Fellow categories, providing access to CE courses, publications, event discounts, career resources, and awards.
• Career Center Job posting and career development platform for OMS professionals, offering discounted postings for members seeking positions in private practices and academic settings.
• On-Demand Education (Continuing Education Library) Online CE-bearing educational content available to ACOMS members, featuring courses from 50+ experts in oral and maxillofacial surgery, delivered via a learning management system.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• KLS MartinflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum Partner and Sponsor offering comprehensive craniomaxillofacial surgery solutions including Individual Patient Solutions (IPS), SonicWeld Rx, and distraction osteogenesis. Supports ACOMS events and educational content through sponsorship.
• StrykercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Sponsor and global leader in medical technologies including craniomaxillofacial solutions. Partners on educational videos and conference sponsorship.
• MedPro GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate Partner and Supporter offering malpractice insurance solutions for oral and maxillofacial surgeons with A++ A.M. Best financial strength rating.
• AROMS (Advancing Residents of OMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate Partner providing educational platform for residents and practicing surgeons including question bank, surgical video library, and landmark paper archive. Collaboration extends exclusive benefits to ACOMS members.
• Merchant AdvocateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate Partner helping merchants optimize credit card processing rates and fees with no upfront costs, serving dental industry clients.
• Fortune Law FirmcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing legal services for healthcare professionals including malpractice defense, NPDB challenges, and asset protection. Previously known for plaintiff work, transformed to protect doctors.
• Zero GravityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor providing FDA-cleared phototherapy medical devices built on NASA-pioneered research for physicians and wellness professionals.
• DePuy Synthes (Johnson & Johnson MedTech)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor providing craniomaxillofacial solutions for trauma, reconstruction, cranial repair, orthognathic surgery, and personalized patient solutions.
• AO North AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExhibitor providing continuous professional development for surgeons through education, research, and collaboration in trauma and musculoskeletal disorders.
• OMS National Insurance Company (OMSNIC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor and the only medical malpractice company owned by OMS and dedicated exclusively to oral and maxillofacial surgery practice protection.
• Zimmer BiometminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor and leader in craniomaxillofacial surgical solutions with comprehensive implant portfolio, instruments, and patient-matched services.
• W&HminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor advancing dental and surgical technology since 1890 with restorative, surgical, sterilization solutions including Implantmed Plus and Osstell technology.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Advancing Residents of OMS (AROMS): AROMS is a digital-first educational platform for OMS residents and practicing surgeons offering question banks, surgical video libraries, and landmark paper archives; it is both an affiliate partner of ACOMS and an emerging competitor for resident mindshare and CE content.

Others

• AO North America: AO North America is a surgeon education organization focused on trauma and musculoskeletal disorders that partners with ACOMS as an exhibitor; it is an adjacent education provider and ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.
• OMS National Insurance Company (OMSNIC): OMSNIC is the only medical malpractice carrier dedicated exclusively to OMS practice protection and serves as an ACOMS exhibitor and partner; it operates adjacently as an insurance specialist for the same OMS member base.
• American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS): ABOMS is the US certifying body for board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons; while it does not compete commercially with ACOMS, it is the foundational credential that defines ACOMS's eligible membership pool and ecosystem.

Direct peers

• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS): AAOMS is the largest US professional association for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, offering membership, the JOMS journal, annual meeting, and board certification advocacy that directly overlap with ACOMS's core offerings to the same OMS member base.
• International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS): IAOMS is the global professional society for OMS, organizing international congresses, fellowships, and research initiatives that parallel ACOMS's international member (Region VI) programming and continuing education mission.
• European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery (EACMFS): EACMFS is the leading European professional society for craniomaxillofacial surgeons, running congresses, training programs, and journal activities that directly compare to ACOMS's Annual Scientific Conference and OOOO Journal.
• Latin American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ALACIBU): ALACIBU is the regional Latin American OMS association that co-programs content with ACOMS and serves the same specialty audience with overlapping educational congress and membership offerings.

Broad incumbents

• American Dental Association (ADA): The ADA is the largest US dental professional association, encompassing oral surgeons within a broader dentist membership; it overlaps with ACOMS on CE, advocacy, and publications, but does not specialize in OMS.
• American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS): AAO-HNS is the larger US specialty society for head and neck surgeons, with adjacent scope to oral and maxillofacial surgery on facial, reconstructive, and oncologic procedures, offering overlapping CE and journal products.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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