Pre-ASM Workshops

SORG ACADEMY: Contemporary obstructive sleep apnea management

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Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Time: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Adelaide Convention Centre
Cost: Free to Attend. This course is designed for maxillofacial trainees and consultants with interest in advancing their knowledge in contemporary obstructive sleep apnea management

Bookings
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Overview:
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex condition requiring a multidisciplinary approach for effective management. This masterclass brings together leading experts in maxillofacial surgery, otolaryngology, sleep physiology and respiratory medicine to provide comprehensive insights into the latest advancements in OSA treatment.

Faculty:
Dr. Thomas Altree, Australia
Dr. Andrew Cheng, Australia
Prof.Dr. Jan De Lange, The Netherlands
Prof. Danny Eckert, Adelaide
A/Prof John Charles-Hodge, Adelaide 
Dr. Vikram Padhye, Adelaide

AOMI: New Frontiers in Oral & Maxillofacial Implantology: Innovations for Oncologic Patients, Reconstruction, and Implant Aesthetics

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Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Time: 12:00pm to 8:30pm, includes networking event
Location: Stamford Plaza Adelaide, 150 North Terrace Adelaide, SA 5000
Cost: $150 AUD, includes pre-ASM workshop registration and complimentary AOMI membership until 26 March, 2026.

Bookings
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Overview:
This ANZAOMS pre-ASM program is designed for oral and maxillofacial surgeons seeking to expand their expertise in advanced implant treatment modalities for complex patient cases. The sessions will explore state-of-the-art approaches in the management of oncologic patients, focusing on implant surgical and prosthetic protocols that optimize both survival and quality of life. Cutting-edge techniques in jaw reconstruction with implants will be highlighted, emphasizing functional and aesthetic outcomes through the integration of microvascular surgery, digital planning, and biomaterials.  

The program will also address aesthetic considerations around dental implants, with a focus on challenging clinical scenarios requiring meticulous soft- and hard-tissue management. Finally, treatment strategies for extreme atrophic ridges will be presented, showcasing novel implant protocols that redefine the boundaries of rehabilitation, including zygomatic and pterygoid implants.  

By combining clinical excellence with innovation, this pre-conference will provide participants with practical insights and evidence-based strategies to deliver superior patient-centered outcomes in the most demanding surgical contexts.

Faculty:
Scientific Chair: 
Dr. Patrishia Bordbar 

Moderators: 
Dr. Felix Sim,
Dr. Patrishia Bordbar 
Dr. Christian Freudlsperger 

Speakers: 
Dr. Piet Haers, United Kingdom
Dr. Yue He, China
Dr. Tian Zhou, China
Dr. Tim Manzie, Australia
Dr. Alfred Lau, Hong Kong
Dr. Lydia Lim, Australia
Dr. Leon Smith, Australia
Dr. Ben Sellick, Australia
Dr. Zahi Khouri, Australia 
Dr Paul Sambrook, Australia