Professor - Clinical & Program Director, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Dr. Kelly S. Kennedy, DDS, MS, FACS
Dr. Kelly Kennedy is a Professor-Clinical and the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program Director at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. A Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Kennedy brings over 15 years of academic leadership and clinical expertise to her role. She is a nationally recognized educator and speaker, with contributions to OMS training, surgical education, and wellness initiatives. Dr. Kennedy has served in numerous leadership roles within AAOMS, ABOMS, and ACOMS, and is a recipient of the Postle Teaching Award and the Dr. Morgan L. Allison Endowed Professorship at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry. At this year’s forum, she will present on AAOMS resources and tools to support program directors in enhancing residency education and benchmarking excellence.
G01 - Introductory Remarks – President of AAOMS, CCEPD Committee Chair, and OMS Foundation
Friday, December 5, 2025
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM CT