AO CMF NA 20th Annual Symposium: Selected Topics in Orthognathic Surgery with Optional Workshop on Patient Specific Plates
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Description
During the AO CMF NA 20th Annual Symposium: Selected Topics in Orthognathic Surgery with Optional Workshop on Patient Specific Plates, participants will investigate the evolution of orthognathic principles and practices, exploring recent advances in the field that may help the clinician more effectively treat challenging clinical problems.
Key topics to be covered during the symposium include utilizing coordinated comprehensive treatment planning—between the orthodontist and the orthognathic surgeon—to help improve patient outcomes and decrease complications.
If you wish to expand your knowledge and skills through hands-on applications of orthognathic techniques, you can register for the new, optional half-day workshop occurring the final day of the Symposium, Sunday, March 13, 2022. This workshop will include additional small group discussions along with an orthognathic practical dry lab where participants will work on a bone model and apply patient specific implants.Learning will be delivered through
- Lectures
- Small group discussions
Half-day workshop
- Small group discussions
- Hands-on dry lab
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Learning objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to Identify advances and techniques in orthognathic surgery practice that contribute to functional and aesthetic improvement for patients Describe prevailing approaches to both routine and complex orthognathic clinical care problems Recognize the factors involved in a calculated treatment plan for orthognathic patients to achieve a predictable outcome including a thorough evaluation, proper diagnosis, and setting realistic expectations Utilize an interdisciplinary approach in the evaluation and treatment of patients with dentofacial deformities -
Who should attend
Attending physicians, surgeons, dentists, and residents in oral and maxillofacial, otolaryngology - head and neck, plastic surgery, and orthodontics.
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Location, time, and tuition
Venue(s)
- Washington, D.C., USA
Date and time
- March 12-13 2022