MD Learning Channel - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

In recent years, the oral and maxillofacial surgery field has seen significant advances in areas such as oral oncology and total jaw reconstruction. In this video, UAB Medicine surgeon Anthony Morlandt, MD, DDS, examines various minimally invasive, “free-flap”, and 3-D surgical techniques that may result in less scarring, improved outcomes, and decreased lengths of stay in the hospital.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this CME activity, participants should be able to:

• Speak to the current state of oral cancer in the country and in Alabama.
• Understand the benefits of the reconstructive techniques for surgeons.
• Speak to the vital goals of reconstruction from the patient’s perspective.
• Describe the link between new technology and improved outcomes.

Disclosure: Dr. Morlandt has the following financial relationships with commercial interests:

• Grants/Research Support/Grants Pending - OMS Foundation, Osteo Science Foundation
• Honorarium - SORG North America, KLS Martin
• Board  Membership - Proteocycle Diagnostics Inc.

Dr. Morlandt does not intend to discuss the off-label use of a product. No other speakers, planners or content reviewers have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.

There is no commercial support for this activity.

Accreditation Statement: The University of Alabama School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this online enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Anthony Morlandt, MD, DDS, FACS discusses the latest technology and advancements in oral oncology.

Disclosure Information: Dr. Morlandt has no financial relationships related to the content of this activity to disclose. Also, no other speakers, planners or content reviewers have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.