Scientific Program
Possible Optional Activities
Registration and Information Desk
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Raymon Grewal, DDS
Oakridge Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vancouver, British ColumbiaCAOMS President 2025-2026
Nerve Repair
Carl Bouchard, DMD, MSc, FRCDC
Québec, Québec
Trauma
David Gagnier, DDS
Instructor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova ScotiaRefreshment 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
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
This year, OMFS, Residents and Non-Member registration rates include the following:
- 4 nights’ accommodation in a Classic room at the Parliament Hotel (arrival on Sunday, July 17 and departure on Thursday, July 21)
- 4 Breakfasts at the hotel (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
- Welcome Reception at the hotel (Sunday)
- 3 lunches at the Harpa Conference Centre (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
- 3 Evening Social Events (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
- Daily Scientific Sessions at the Harpa Conference Centre (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
- Certificate of attendance for approximately 15 credit hours
This year, the Guest registration rate includes the following:
- 4 nights’ shared accommodation with an OMFS in a Classic room at the Parliament Hotel (arrival on Sunday, July 17 and departure on Thursday, July 21)
- 4 Breakfasts at the hotel (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
- Welcome Reception at the hotel (Sunday)
- 3 Evening Social Events (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
The Early Bird deadline is X MAY, 2026
*Content to be provided*
Early Bird | Regular | |
|---|---|---|
CAOMS/SOMS Member | $ 3,950 | $ 4,450 |
CAOMS Resident | $ 2,950 | $ 3,250 |
Guest | $ 1,950 | $ 2,250 |
Non-Member | $ 4,650 | $ 4,950 |
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.
For more information, click here.
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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Tours
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