TITLE
Chitra Chakravathy: Optimizing limited resources 3D planning and printing in CMF Trauma
TALK INFO
In this session, Chitra Chakravarthy will discuss practical strategies for implementing 3D planning and printing in craniomaxillofacial (CMF) trauma while working within resource-limited environments. The presentation will focus on optimizing available technology, infrastructure, and expertise to enable cost-effective patient-specific surgical planning. By sharing clinical experiences and workflow adaptations, the session will highlight how surgeons can utilize accessible software, in-house printing solutions, and collaborative approaches to improve surgical precision, reduce operative time, and enhance patient outcomes in trauma care.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
SPEAKER
DATE
06/06/24
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand the role of 3D planning and printing in the management of CMF trauma.
Identify cost-effective tools and workflows that support 3D surgical planning in limited-resource settings.
Learn strategies to integrate 3D printing into routine trauma practice to improve surgical accuracy and efficiency.
Recognize the challenges and solutions for establishing sustainable in-house 3D planning and printing capabilities.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Chitra Chakravarthy is a distinguished Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, academician, and educator with over two decades of experience in clinical practice and teaching. She currently serves as the Professor and Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Navodaya Dental College and Hospital, Raichur, India. She completed her BDS and MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, and has built an extensive academic career spanning more than 23 years
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.
