TITLE
Anastasiya Quimby: Pathways to Complex Facial Reconstruction
TALK INFO
“Pathways to Complex Facial Reconstruction” was an educational session focused on the comprehensive approaches to planning and performing complex facial reconstructive surgery. The talk aimed to highlight both established principles and cutting-edge techniques in reconstruction following trauma, oncologic resection, or congenital defects. Attendees explored surgical decision-making pathways, multidisciplinary strategies, and innovations that help optimize both functional and aesthetic outcomes in the management of challenging facial defects.
You can watch the first 8 minutes for free.
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Reconstruction
SPEAKER
DATE
22/01/24
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants were expected to be able to:
Describe the key principles in complex facial reconstruction — including patient assessment, defect categorization, and reconstructive goals that balance both functional restoration and cosmetic outcome.
Explain surgical pathways and decision-making strategies — outlining how to choose between local, regional, and free flap options and how multidisciplinary planning influences surgical sequencing and success.
Recognize innovations and emerging techniques — such as virtual surgical planning, microvascular techniques, and integrated reconstructive methods that support improved precision and outcomes.
Apply evidence-based approaches to practical cases — reviewing clinical examples that illustrate common challenges in head and neck reconstructive surgery and how to address them effectively.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Quimby is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with specialized fellowship training in head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction surgery. She serves as an assistant professor and director of the microvascular surgery program at Nova Southeastern University College of Dentistry (USA). Her clinical expertise includes complex facial reconstruction, tumor resection and reconstruction, facial trauma repair, and advanced reconstructive techniques that combine function with aesthetic outcomes. Beyond clinical practice, she has contributed to surgical literature and edited reference works on complex head and neck microvascular surgery.
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.
