Ambika Chadha: Innovation in Cleft Surgery

Dr. Ambika Chadha’s talk explores how cutting-edge technology is transforming cleft care. As a specialist in cleft lip and palate surgery, Dr. Chadha highlights the potential of mixed reality headsets in enhancing preoperative planning and patient education. Reflecting on her experience with this technology, she describes it as “mind-blowing,” emphasizing how the 3D capability allows surgeons to visualize scans from multiple angles, offering a deeper understanding before entering the operating room. She also underscores how this technology empowers patients by helping them better comprehend their condition and treatment.

SPEAKER: Ambika Chadha is a dual-qualified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical (OMFS) Specialist with a sub-specialty interest in Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial Surgery.  She obtained her Medical Degree from the University of Oxford (Class I) and her Dental Degree from King’s College London (proxime accessit to the Gold medal). She holds a Diploma in Head and Neck Surgery (DOHNS) and has undertaken a PhD in 3D morphometric analysis of…