TITLE
Ambika Chadha: Innovation in Cleft Surgery
TALK INFO
Dr. Ambika Chadha’s lecture explores how cutting-edge technology is transforming cleft care. As a specialist in cleft lip and palate surgery, Dr. Chadha highlights the potential of technological advancements in the fields of AI analysis in the fields of: 2D and 3D imaging and aesthetic outcomes evaluation and speech analysis. Reflecting on her experience with this technology, she underscores how advances empower patients by helping them better comprehend their condition and treatment and how it can be harnessed in an era of global cleft surgery.
You can watch the first 8 minutes for free.
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Cleft lip and palate
SPEAKER
DATE
23/06/25
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
Describe the role of emerging technologies—particularly AI-driven 2D and 3D imaging—in the diagnosis, planning, and assessment of cleft lip and palate cases.
Explain how artificial intelligence can be applied to evaluate aesthetic outcomes and analyze speech patterns in patients with cleft conditions.
Discuss the benefits of integrating these technologies to enhance patient education, understanding, and engagement in their treatment journey.
Evaluate the potential for scalable implementation of advanced technologies in cleft care within global and resource-limited settings.
ABOUT THE 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 written her PhD thesis in 3D morphometric analysis of Cleft Lip for which she was simultaneously awarded Research Fellowships from both the Royal College of Surgeons and its Faculty of Dental Surgery, as well as a Winston Churchill Memorial Travel Fellowship. After securing her FRCS (OMFS) and Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) in 2022, Ambika was then awarded the (only) National post-CCT Training Interface Group (TIG) Fellowship in Cleft Lip and Palate awarded that year. She undertook cleft training full-time for two years and immediately followed this with a dedicated full-time Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery – her current post at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Ambika sits on the Research Steering Committee for the CLEFT charity and is passionate about teaching and research. She is currently undertaking a Masters degree in Healthcare Technology and Systems Engineering at the University of Cambridge being especially impassioned by the impact of AI-enabled innovation and it's potential to redress Global inequalities in Cleft outcomes. She considers global collaboration key to progress in cleft research and is happy to be contacted at cleftimaging@gmail.com with research-related enquiries.
CE ACCREDITATION
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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.
