Mon 03 Aug
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Rafael Seabra Louro: Pearls and Tips In Mandibular Reconstruction
From trauma to complex defects, master practical pearls and surgical tips that improve accuracy, reduce complications, and enhance outcomes in mandibular reconstruction—straight from high-volume clinical experience.
Time & Location
03 Aug 2026, 20:00 – 21:00 GMT-3
ONLINE LIVE EVENT - Time zones "read more"
About the event
Mandibular reconstruction remains one of the most demanding procedures in oral and maxillofacial surgery, requiring precise planning, sound judgment, and flawless execution. In this expert-led session, Dr. Rafael Seabra Louro shares practical pearls and time-tested tips drawn from extensive experience in trauma, orthognathic surgery, and complex reconstructions.
The talk focuses on real-world decision-making, surgical sequencing, fixation strategies, and common pitfalls—bridging the gap between theory and daily practice. Designed for surgeons who want immediately applicable insights, this session emphasizes efficiency, predictability, and functional restoration in mandibular reconstruction.
SPEAKER
Rafael Seabra Louro, DDS, MSc, PhD, earned his DDS from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ, 1998), an MSc in Dentistry from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ, 2006), and a PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the School of Dentistry at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP, 2011). He is currently a Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Dental School, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Brazil.
Dr. Louro serves as staff surgeon in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service at Hospital dos Servidores do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (HSE/MS) and is the Coordinator of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program at UFF (Niterói, RJ). He is a Full Member of the Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (CBCTBMF) and an International Instructor for AO/ASIF. His clinical and academic expertise focuses on maxillofacial trauma, orthognathic surgery, osseointegrated implants, maxillofacial pathology, and bone reconstruction.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After participating in this activity, learners will be able to:
Identify key planning principles that optimize outcomes in mandibular reconstruction.
Apply surgical pearls to improve fixation, alignment, and functional restoration.
Recognize common intraoperative and postoperative pitfalls and strategies to avoid them.
Integrate trauma, orthognathic, and reconstructive concepts into complex mandibular cases.
Enhance decision-making efficiency in challenging reconstructive scenarios.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Head & Neck / Craniofacial Surgeons
OMFS Residents and Fellows
Surgeons involved in facial trauma and reconstructive surgery
FREE ONLINE LIVE EVENT
San Francisco: Monday, August 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Mexico City: Monday, August 3, 2026 at 5:00 pm
New York: Monday, August 3, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Rio de Janeiro: Monday, August 3, 2026 at 8:00 pm
London: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 12:00 midnight
Berlin: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 1:00 am
Johannesburg: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 1:00 am
Cairo: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 2:00 am
Dubai: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 3:00 am
Delhi: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:30 am
Manila: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 7:00 am
Sydney: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 9:00 am
LANGUAGE: The event language is English.
CE ACCREDITATION : surgeON is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeON designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.
DECLARATION
In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.