TITLE
Tina Meisami: Predicting Success in MMA Surgery - Preoperative diagnostic and prognostic indicators (OSA SERIES)
TALK INFO
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a multifactorial disease that requires careful evaluation of the patient’s symptoms and the individual anatomical-physiological situation for the selection of the most appropriate therapy. SurgeON is proud to present world experts this SERIES on OSA.
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CLINICAL PATHWAY
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
SPEAKER
DATE
08/04/24
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Understand the role of maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) surgery in the management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Identify key preoperative diagnostic tools used to evaluate candidates for MMA surgery, including clinical examination, imaging, and sleep studies.
Recognize prognostic indicators that predict surgical success and long-term outcomes following MMA surgery.
Assess anatomical, functional, and patient-specific factors influencing treatment response.
Integrate diagnostic and prognostic data into preoperative planning and patient counseling.
Apply evidence-based criteria to optimize patient selection and surgical outcomes in MMA for OSA.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
BSc, DDS, FRCDC, ABDSM is an Maxillofacial and Sleep Surgeon, the Director Sleep Medicine, University Health Network, Division Dentistry, Toronto Rehab Institute as well as an Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry
Clinical Assistant Professor (Adjunct), McMaster University, Division Medicine, Faculty Health Sciences. She is the
Founder and Director: Dr. Borna Meisami Foundation Restore a Smile, Empower a Woman, Reclaim her Life
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.
