TITLE
David Ahn: Clinical Application of Augmented Reality in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
TALK INFO
Dr. David Ahn’s talk, "Clinical Application of Augmented Reality in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery" explores the integration of AR technology to enhance surgical precision and visualization. He demonstrates how overlaying 3D anatomical data onto the operative field supports accurate planning and real-time navigation during complex procedures. With a focus on current advancements and ongoing challenges, Dr. Ahn offers valuable insights into the future of AR in improving surgical outcomes, training, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
You can watch the first 8 minutes for free.
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Technologies and Materials
SPEAKER
DATE
13/10/25
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
Describe the principles of augmented reality (AR) and its integration into craniomaxillofacial surgical planning and execution.
Explain the clinical workflows that incorporate AR for enhanced visualization, precision, and intraoperative navigation.
Discuss case-based outcomes demonstrating the advantages of AR in improving surgical accuracy, reducing operative time, and enhancing patient safety.
Evaluate the challenges, limitations, and future potential of augmented reality technologies in both high-resource and resource-limited surgical settings
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. David Ahn is a board-certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon and Program Director of the OMS residency at David Grant USAF Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base. He earned his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania after graduating magna cum laude in biochemistry from Case Western Reserve University. Following service as an Air Force general dentist, he completed OMS residency at San Antonio Military Medical Center and a TMJ/minimally invasive surgery fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, affiliated with Harvard. Dr. Ahn also serves as an assistant professor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, actively teaching OMS and AEGD residents.
CE ACCREDITATION
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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.
