TITLE
Salvatore Ruggiero: MRONJ - Review and update
TALK INFO
“MRONJ — Review and Update” was an educational online session that provided a comprehensive review of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) and the latest updates in diagnosis and management. The talk focused on how understanding of MRONJ continues to evolve, highlighting revisions to clinical guidance, new evidence from the literature, and current research status. The presentation emphasized modern approaches to diagnosing, staging, preventing and treating MRONJ, integrating updated consensus recommendations and position papers. This update was especially relevant for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, dentists, oncologists and other clinicians who care for patients taking antiresorptive or antiangiogenic medications.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Pathology
SPEAKER
DATE
04/03/24
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this educational session, participants were expected to be able to:
Summarize the current definition and epidemiology of MRONJ, including how diagnostic criteria have evolved in recent consensus documents and position papers.
Describe the key updates in MRONJ management strategies, particularly those incorporated into the 2022 AAOMS guidance, such as approaches to diagnosis, treatment planning, prevention, and surgical intervention.
Explain contemporary understanding of risk factors and clinical staging, including the impact of different antiresorptive and antiangiogenic therapies on MRONJ development and progression.
Discuss preventive best practices and multidisciplinary care, highlighting how coordinated dental and medical care can reduce MRONJ incidence and optimize patient outcomes.
Interpret current research trends, including areas of ongoing debate or uncertainty, and how emerging evidence may influence future guidance and clinical decision-making.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Salvatore L. Ruggiero, DMD, MD, FACS
Dr. Ruggiero is an expert in oral and maxillofacial surgery with extensive experience in MRONJ and related conditions. He is affiliated with the New York Center for Orthognathic and Maxillofacial Surgery and serves as Clinical Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Stony Brook University as well as Clinical Professor at the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine. Dr. Ruggiero is co-author of the widely referenced MRONJ position papers for the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), including the 2022 update, making him a leading authority on current consensus recommendations and evolving clinical strategies for MRONJ care.
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.
