Pearls and Pitfalls in Orthognathic Surgery

Dr. Doug Kendrick

Description

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will have the ability to:

•  Understand common challenges in planning and treatment of orthognathic patients.
• Learn methods to help overcome challenges encountered in orthognathic patients.

Clear Aligner Therapy in Orthognathic Surgery

Dr. Christopher Kepros

Orthodontics utilizing clear aligner therapy has become a common practice.  Many patients requiring combined orthodontics and orthognathic surgery may request treatment without traditional orthodontic hardware.  This lecture will discuss orthognathic surgery utilizing clear aligners. 

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will have the ability to:

•  Explain the benefits and techniques of performing orthognathic surgery utilizing clear aligner therapy.
• Recognize the limitations and potential complications associated with the procedure.

Implant Reconstruction Options: Innovations in Complex and Subperiosteal Implant Rehabilitation

Dr. Salam Salman

This interactive lecture explores the expanding spectrum of implant reconstruction for patients with severe maxillary and mandibular atrophy, and those with ablative defects.  Emphasis will be placed on contemporary protocols for zygomatic, and patient-specific (IPS) preprosthetic subperiosteal implants.  Through detailed case discussions and digital planning workflows, participants will gain practical insights into patient selection, prosthetic-driven design, and surgical execution for challenging anatomical and reconstructive scenarios.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will have the ability to:

•  Differentiate between conventional, zygomatic, and subperiosteal (IPS) implant options for severe alveolar deficiency.
• Evaluate indications, advantages, and limitations of each reconstructive modality based on defect classification and restorative goals.
• Understand digital planning principles and intraoperative protocols for IPS preprosthetic implant placement.
• Integrate multidisciplinary approaches for restoring function, esthetics, and long-term stability in complex implant reconstruction.

Dr. Salman completed his dental education at the University of Michigan, followed by pursuing a medical degree and residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY.  After completion of his residency, he transitioned to a full-time faculty position at UF-Jacksonville Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, where he served as an associate professor and residency program director before joining Atlanta Oral and Facial Surgery in 2024.

Dr. Salman's focus encompasses a range of specialized services, including the management of facial trauma, orthognathic surgery, surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, dentoalveolar surgery, and dental implant reconstruction.

Dr. Salman has taken on the role of the sole editor of a recent textbook on the management of obstructive sleep apnea and co-editor of an Atlas on Zygomatic Implants.  He has been an invited speaker nationally and internationally in the fields of orthognathic surgery and complex implant reconstruction.  His publication record includes over 20 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 13 book chapters, reflecting his dedication to advancing the field.  Dr. Salman also serves as a board examiner for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Interactive Treatment Planning Session

Dr. Mike Callan and Dr. Doug Kendrick

An interactive session where cases are presented and discussed to evaluate different treatment options and approaches and evaluate outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will have the ability to:

• Integrate knowledge gained from lecture on diagnosis and treatment planning to evaluate case examples.
• Critically evaluate case outcomes and identify shortcomings in diagnosis and/or treatment planning.
• Understand multiple approaches to treating varying dentofacial deformities.

Course Reception 
Course Participants and Families Welcome

Substance Use Disorders: Clinical Implications for Dental Practice

Karen Baker

Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) are unfortunately both common and destructive in our society.  We will discuss new developments in the neurophysiology and treatment of common SUDs.  Dental opioid prescribing has dramatically declined since 2015, and we'll discuss the most effective pain control options available today.  Recreational marijuana is currently legal in 24 states and all Canadian provinces and initiatives are underway in many more states.  We will review the pharmacology of cannabis products and discuss oral effects and dental treatment ramifications for patients who frequently use cannabinoids with special emphasis on risks of high potency THC among adolescents.  Detailed handouts will enhance the chairside value of this crucial information. 

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will have the ability to:

•  Discuss the neurophysiology and neurotransmitter basis for SUDs.
• Describe the brain development stages and mental health disorders that predispose to SUDs.
• Outline strategies to maximize dental analgesia while minimizing the use of opioids.
• List the dental pain management and anesthesia implications of chronic cannabis use.

Antibiotic Prescribing: Controversy or Consensus?

Karen Baker

Antibiotic stewardship has taken on new importance with the emergence of superbugs and the decline in effective and available oral antibiotics.  Karen will update the dental team on recent developments in dental antibiotic prescribing and outline strategies for prescribing to ensure therapeutic success with minimum risk.  Difficult questions about antibiotic prophylaxis will be examined and all relevant guidelines and decision tools will be included.  Extensive and very current handouts will be provided to maximize the chairside value of this fast-paced and entertaining course.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will have the ability to:

• Select regimens for odontogenic infections based on allergies, intolerances, effectiveness, Black Box Warnings, and guidelines.
• Prescribe antibiotic premedication for certain patients with a variety of implants including cardiac and orthopedic devices.
• Discuss the pros and cons of prophylactic antibiotics for implant placement, tooth extractions, and other surgical procedures. 

Professor Karen Baker is Professor Emeritus after retiring from a 45-year career at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.  She created a unique role in dental practice and education as a clinical pharmacist focused on optimizing dental drug therapy and minimizing risks for medically complex patients.  Karen's legacy is the only dental education-based pharmacy and drug therapy consultation center in the United States.  She has given well over 1500 invited programs nationally and internationally and provides dental clinicians with legendary handouts to enhance chairside care.  She has authored many articles and abstracts and continues to provide practical and entertaining lectures around the country.

Diagnosis and Management of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in the Orthognathic Patient

Dr. Steven Fletcher

Description

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will have the ability to:

•  Discuss common TMD symptoms and diagnoses.
• Understand the surgical and non-surgical management of common TMJ disorders.

Contemporary Management of Facial Clefts and Skeletal Disproportion

Dr. Jeffrey Marschall

This lecture reviews modern, multidisciplinary approaches to the management of facial clefts and craniofacial skeletal disproportion, integrating principles of cleft care, orthognathic surgery, and craniofacial reconstruction.  Emphasis is placed on treatment timing, surgical sequencing, and the use of contemporary technologies to optimize functional and aesthetic outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will have the ability to:

•  Understand current treatment algorithms and surgical sequencing for patients with facial clefts and associated skeletal discrepancies across the lifespan.
• Evaluate contemporary techniques- including conventional orthognathic surgery, distraction osteogenesis, and adjunctive technologies- to optimize functional, aesthetic, and long-term outcomes.

Untoward Orthodontic Treatment Complications: Predictive Evaluation, Avoidance and Management

Dr. Mike Callan

There are numerous untoward orthodontic treatment complications.  We will be discussing several key complications such as root resorption and periodontal problems.  We will discuss certain diagnostic traits that have predictive value as well as diagnostic criteria once conditions arise.  We will discuss several interventions in the management of untoward sequela. 

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will have the ability to:

• Identify morphology and treatment mechanics that represent the greatest likelihood of generating root resorption.
• Become familiar with methods of evaluating alveolar housing in relation to directions of tooth movements for potential periodontal difficulties.
• Determine protocols for management of root resorption once encountered.
• Open discussion of potential avoidance of root resorption and treatment related periodontal defects.
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Interactive Treatment Planning Session

Dr. Mike Callan and Dr. Jeffrey Marschall

An interactive session where cases are presented and discussed to evaluate different treatment options and approaches and evaluate outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will have the ability to:

• Integrate knowledge gained from lecture on diagnosis and treatment planning to evaluate case examples.
• Critically evaluate case outcomes and identify shortcomings in diagnosis and/or treatment planning.
• Understand multiple approaches to treating varying dentofacial deformities.