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Tackling the small and big questions

From ethics to technique, no topic is off-limits in Great Minds Debate. Get ready for the action and join us for this exciting series that brings the Best and Brightest in the surgical world together.

Debates

The best way to learn is by hearing a diversity of opinions, even when they don't agree. That's why we are proud to present Great Minds Debate, a video series featuring some of the top names in the craniomaxillofacial (CMF) field. These experts battle it out over current and relevant surgical topics, bringing their unique perspectives to the forefront.

Upcoming Debates Events

  • A. Omar Abubaker: Substance Use Disorders and Addiction - Where We Were, Where We Are, and Where We Need to Go
    A. Omar Abubaker: Substance Use Disorders and Addiction - Where We Were, Where We Are, and Where We Need to Go
    A. Omar Abubaker: Substance Use Disorders and Addiction - Where We Were, Where We Are, and Where We Need to Go
    Mon, Jan 27
    Jan 27, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
    Jan 27, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
    Dr. A. Omar Abubaker's upcoming talk is a critical opportunity for surgeons to deepen their understanding of substance use disorders and their implications in clinical practice.
  • Isabela Salomão Guimarães: Nutrition and supplementation after orthognathic surgery
    Isabela Salomão Guimarães: Nutrition and supplementation after orthognathic surgery
    Isabela Salomão Guimarães: Nutrition and supplementation after orthognathic surgery
    Mon, Feb 10
    Feb 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM GMT-3
    Feb 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM GMT-3
    Nutrition is crucial in the healing phase following orthognathic surgery, offering a physiological and immunological boost to the body's defense mechanisms crucial for recovery. A well-chosen balanced diet supplies essential dietary supplements that promote healing.
  • Fernanda Boos Lima: Idiopathic Condylar Resorption
    Fernanda Boos Lima: Idiopathic Condylar Resorption
    Fernanda Boos Lima: Idiopathic Condylar Resorption
    Mon, Feb 24
    Feb 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM GMT-3
    Feb 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM GMT-3
    Join us for a debate on the treatment of Idiopathic Condylar Resorption (ICR), exploring whether orthognathic surgery should be the primary intervention or if conservative approaches can yield equally effective results.
  • Jose Sandro Pereira da Silva: Challenges in surgical planning for dentofacial deformities
    Jose Sandro Pereira da Silva: Challenges in surgical planning for dentofacial deformities
    Jose Sandro Pereira da Silva: Challenges in surgical planning for dentofacial deformities
    Mon, Apr 07
    Apr 07, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
    Apr 07, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
    In recent years, Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) has emerged as a valuable asset for craniofacial surgeons, aiding in various CMF procedures. It is crucial to recognize the inherent issues that surgeons may encounter when utilizing this to tool.
  • Fernanda Almeida: Compliance, Titration and Side Effects of Oral Appliances in Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Fernanda Almeida: Compliance, Titration and Side Effects of Oral Appliances in Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Fernanda Almeida: Compliance, Titration and Side Effects of Oral Appliances in Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Mon, Jun 02
    Jun 02, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM GMT+2
    Jun 02, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM GMT+2
    Dr. Fernanda Almeida explores the use of oral appliances in managing snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
  • Ozanan R. Meireles: Surgical Artificial Intelligence
    Ozanan R. Meireles: Surgical Artificial Intelligence
    Ozanan R. Meireles: Surgical Artificial Intelligence
    Mon, Jun 09
    Jun 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    Jun 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    We are thrilled to invite you to a captivating presentation by Dr. Ozanan R. Meireles, MD, FACS, a leading expert in Artificial Intelligence in Surgery.
  • Marco Caminiti: TMJ Replacement and Orthognathic Surgery - the Role of Extended TMJ Prosthesis in Facial Differences
    Marco Caminiti: TMJ Replacement and Orthognathic Surgery - the Role of Extended TMJ Prosthesis in Facial Differences
    Marco Caminiti: TMJ Replacement and Orthognathic Surgery - the Role of Extended TMJ Prosthesis in Facial Differences
    Mon, Jun 16
    Jun 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
    Jun 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
    Dr. Caminiti discusses the innovative integration of total TMJ joint replacement and orthognathic surgery to effectively manage facial differences.
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