Event Details
AO VET NA Blended Course—Operative Treatment of Veterinary Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction (with animal anatomical specimens)
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
This 3-day course addresses current and newer techniques and innovative concepts of maxillofacial trauma and fracture repair, utilizing techniques that respect the local anatomy (dentition and related structures) as well as maintaining orthopedic first principles of fracture repair. The goal of this course is to provide enhanced background training on dental structures, their physiology and their role in aiding or impeding fracture fixation. Similarly, the advantages and disadvantages of various orthopedic repair techniques and their effects on fracture healing will also be covered. The indications and methods of each of these differing approaches are complimentary and not mutually exclusive, where selection and successful execution are intertwined. The basis of technique selection plays an important role in minimizing complications and future morbidity, emphasizing the long-term implications to the dental structures and bone associated with injury and / or fixation. Reconstruction techniques in instances of severe trauma (highly comminuted fractures and / or gaps) and oncologic reconstruction also will be addressed. The long-term goals of the course are to provide the attendees with a knowledgebase to critically evaluate different fixation techniques and build confidence and experience with the various methods of fixation. Advanced fixation techniques will also be taught.
The 'blended' course format includes REQUIRED online coursework and learning materials provided prior to the face-to-face event which are MANDATORY for attendance at the course.
Prerequisites for Attendance:
This course is intended primarily for ACVS or AVDC Diplomates, residency program participants and general practitioners with an advanced interest and expertise in maxillofacial trauma and fracture repair.
Previous participation in an AO VET Small Animal Basic Principles course is highly recommended.
Previous participation in an AO VET Small Animal Advanced Techniques in Fracture Management course also would be beneficial.
Target Audience:
Enrollment is open to veterinary specialists, residents and practicing veterinarians with a specific interest in maxillofacial trauma and fracture repair.
Tuition:
Level Name: Participant - VeterinaryPricing Tier: Resident
Tuition: $2,950.00
Level Name: Participant - Veterinary
Pricing Tier: Attending
Tuition: $2,950.00
Level Name: Meeting Participant
Pricing Tier: Resident
Tuition: $2,950.00
Level Name: Meeting Participant
Pricing Tier: Fellow
Tuition: $2,950.00
Level Name: Meeting Participant
Pricing Tier: Attending
Tuition: $2,950.00
Course Prerequisite(s):
No PrerequisitesVenue:
AO VET NA Blended Course—Operative Treatment of Veterinary Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction (with animal anatomical specimens)Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
4455 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Phone Number: 800-693-7625
www.vh-lv.com
Viticus Group Eastern Campus
5810 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Phone Number: 702-739-6698
www.viticusgroup.org
Language(s):
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Professional Level Prerequisite(s):
(No Prerequisites)Continuing Education Credit: 25.00
AO North America is a Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) Provider (Number 244).
Designation Statement
This program was reviewed and approved by the AAVSB RACE program for 25.00 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval. Please contact the AAVSB RACE program if you have any comments/concerns regarding this program’s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession.
This course has been approved by the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) as meeting resident requirements for 16 hours of Specialist in Training for AVDC residents.
Expected results of AONA's CME activities for surgeons, fellows, and residents are to:
• Increase their knowledge base and surgical skill level
• Improve competence by applying advances of knowledge in patient care in the areas of trauma, degenerative disorders, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive surgical techniques
• Address practice performance gaps by improving management of aspects of traumatic injuries and musculoskeletal disorders (i.e., pre-operative planning to post-operative care)
- Integrate advances in the art and science of fracture repair into veterinary practice, particularly as it pertains to craniomaxillofacial trauma and reconstruction in small animals
- Discuss complications associated with maxillofacial trauma and repair, and the implications for small animals, particularly canines
- Explain indications for internal fixation and the selection of criteria for implant hardware
- Apply new techniques and innovative concepts in maxillofacial fracture fixation to complicated cases in small animal surgical practice
- Discuss the mechanisms of maxillofacial growth and development and the possible consequences of various fixation techniques
- Explain the benefits and limitations of conservative fracture management using techniques relying on bonding teeth and restoring occlusion
- Identify potential applications for regenerative surgery and describe challenges associated with treatment of critical size defects
Karlin, Mike
Arzi, Boaz
Fiani, Nadine
Reiter, Alexander
Hudson, Caleb
Jones, Stephen
Goldschmidt, Stephanie
Jha, Shantibhushan
Viticus Group Eastern Campus
Entry Foyer
Discussion Room(s)
Viticus Group Eastern Campus
Entry Foyer
It is the policy of AO North America to abide by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Standards for Commercial Support. Standard 2: “Disclosures Relevant to Potential Commercial Bias and Relevant Financial Relationships of Those with Control over CME Content,” requires all planners, including course directors, chairs, and faculty, involved in the development of CME content to disclose their relevant financial relationships prior to participating in the activity. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience. The intent of the disclosure is not to prevent a faculty with a relevant financial or other relationship from teaching, but to provide participants with information that might be of importance to their evaluation of content. All potential conflicts of interest have been resolved prior to the commencement of this activity.
Some medical devices used for teaching purposes and/or discussed in AO North America’s educational activities may have been cleared by the FDA for specific uses only or may not yet be approved for any purpose. Faculty may discuss off-label, investigational, or experimental uses of products/devices in CME certified educational activities. Faculty have been advised that all recommendations involving clinical medicine in this CME activity are based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients.
All scientific research referred to, reported or used in this CME activity in support or justification of a patient care recommendation conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis.
AONA does not endorse nor promote the use of any product/device of commercial entities. Equipment used in this course is for teaching purposes only with the intent to enhance the learning experience.
The opinions or views expressed in this live continuing medical education activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or recommendations of
AO North America or any commercial supporter. The certificate provided pertains only to the participants’ completion of the course.
This course will involve exposure to and contact with animal anatomic specimens. These specimens are being utilized for purposes of teaching and learning and are to be treated with the utmost respect. Participants should be familiar with and understand the potential risks involved and will be required to observe all customary safety procedures.
In-Kind Support
AO North America gratefully acknowledges in-kind support for equipment and technical staff from Dental Focus, LLC, MAI Animal Health, the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry and DePuy Synthes.
Educational Grant
AO North America gratefully acknowledges funding for its education activities from the AO Foundation. The AO Foundation receives funding for education from Synthes GmbH.