TITLE
Pushkar Mehra: Surgical Management of TMJ-related Facial Deformities
TALK INFO
Dr. Pushkar Mehra’s talk focuses on advanced surgical techniques for correcting facial deformities caused by temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. With extensive experience in this area, the presentation highlights effective approaches to restore both function and aesthetics, providing valuable guidance on achieving optimal patient outcomes.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
TMJ and Facial Pain, Orthognathics
SPEAKER
DATE
17/11/25
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
Describe the etiology and clinical presentation of facial deformities associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
Explain the surgical approaches used in the management of TMJ-related facial asymmetries, including joint reconstruction and orthognathic techniques.
Discuss criteria for patient selection, timing of intervention, and multidisciplinary considerations in treatment planning.
Evaluate surgical outcomes, potential complications, and long-term follow-up strategies for patients undergoing corrective procedures for TMJ-related deformities.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Pushkar Mehra, BDS, DMD, MS, FACS is a Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), the Chair, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and Associate Dean for Hospital Affairs.
He graduated as valedictorian from King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, India, and from the Doctor of Dental Medicine program at GSDM. Dr. Mehra completed his oral & maxillofacial surgery residency from the combined training program between Boston University and Tufts University. Following graduation, he completed a fellowship in maxillofacial reconstructive and esthetic surgery under the tutelage of Dr. Larry Wolford at the Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. His clinical interests include surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, and complex functional and esthetic facial reconstruction including orthognathic, TMJ, and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Mehra is the editor of three textbooks and has over 100 publications in medical and dental journals and textbooks. He is frequently invited to lecture at national and international meetings. He is a fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Mehra has represented Massachusetts as a delegate to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons since 2009 and serves as a Consultant to the Commission on Dental Accreditation. He is past president of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Massachusetts Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
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.
