TITLE
Carl Bouchard : Lingual nerve repair - what I have learned over the last 15 years
TALK INFO
Damage to the lingual nerve, a widely documented complication associated with the extraction of third molars, can lead to enduring sensory impairment in the tongue. Dr. Bouchard will share his experience with lingual nerve repair.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Reconstruction, Trauma, Dentoalveolar
SPEAKER
DATE
29/04/24
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Review the anatomy and function of the lingual nerve and common mechanisms of injury in oral and maxillofacial procedures.
Identify indications and optimal timing for surgical intervention in lingual nerve injuries.
Describe surgical techniques and repair strategies used in lingual nerve reconstruction.
Evaluate factors influencing sensory recovery and functional outcomes following lingual nerve repair.
Recognize potential complications and limitations of lingual nerve repair and approaches to minimize them.
Apply long-term clinical insights and lessons learned to improve decision-making and patient counseling in lingual nerve injury management.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr Carl Bouchard DMD, MSc, FRCD(C) is an associate professor and program director of the oral and maxillofacial surgery program at Laval University. He works at CHU de Québec – Université Laval. His major fields of interest include orthognathic, trauma, TMJ surgery and nerve repair. He has published numerous articles and book chapters and his currently involved in many research projects. Dr. Bouchard is the Canadian liaison on the executive board of the JOMS.
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.
