TITLE
Patrishia Bordbar: Cleft Orthognathic Surgery
TALK INFO
Dr. Patrishia Bordbar's talk focuses on the surgical correction of facial deformities in patients with cleft lip and palate. She discusses the complexities involved in managing such cases, including the timing of surgery, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the challenges of achieving functional and aesthetic outcomes. Emphasizing personalized treatment plans, Bordbar highlights innovative surgical techniques and the importance of post-operative care for long-term success in restoring facial symmetry, proper jaw function, and enhancing patients' quality of life.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Orthognathics, Cleft lip and palate
SPEAKER
DATE
05/05/25
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Understand the surgical principles involved in correcting facial deformities in patients with cleft lip and palate.
Discuss the importance of timing and sequencing of surgical interventions across different stages of patient growth.
Recognize the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in achieving optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes.
Evaluate personalized treatment planning approaches tailored to individual anatomical and functional needs.
Identify innovative surgical techniques used to restore facial symmetry and proper jaw function.
Appreciate the significance of post-operative care and long-term follow-up in improving quality of life and sustaining surgical outcomes.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
DR PATRISHIA BORDBAR B.D.Sc. (Melb.), M.B.B.S (Hons.) (Melb.), PGDip.Surg.Anat (Melb.), M.D.Sc (O.M.S.)(Melb.), F.R.A.C.D.S (O.M.S.), F.R.C.S (Ed.) Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Patrishia Bordbar is a Specialist Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgeon with extensive training in both dentistry and medicine. She graduated from The University of Melbourne with a BDSc in 1996 and later completed her MBBS with honors, along with a Masters in OMS. Dr. Bordbar received additional sub-specialty training in Craniofacial Surgery in the UK and is a Fellow of both the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (OMS) and the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh). She is currently a Consultant Surgeon at The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne and a dedicated educator in her field.
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.
This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
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.

