Pre-ASM Workshops
SORG ACADEMY: Aesthetic precision in orthognathic surgery − optimising facial outcomes
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Date: Wednesday 5 August 2026
Time: 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
Cost: Free to Attend. This course is designed for maxillofacial trainees and consultants with interest in advancing their knowledge in Aesthetic precision in orthognathic surgery
Bookings
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Overview:
Orthognathic surgery profoundly impacts facial aesthetics with increasing emphasis on achieving predictable aesthetic outcomes while avoiding unfavourable facial changes. This course is designed to help surgeons refine their aesthetic assessment, treatment planning, and surgical strategies to optimise facial outcomes in orthognathic patients.
Course Topics
Topics include management of facial asymmetry, patient-specific solutions, surgical accuracy, managing the aesthetically driven patient, nasal considerations, adjunctive hard and soft tissue procedures, and interactive panel discussions on challenging aesthetic cases.
Managing the Mess: Zygoma and Full Arch Implants- Module 4
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Time: 9:30am to 1:00pm (Registration and Welcome at 9:00am sharp)
Location: Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
Cost: This course is offered at no additional cost to members whose annual AOMI membership is current and active
Bookings
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Overview:
Full arch treatments along with use of zygomatic implants have revolutionised treatment solutions for patients. The surgical techniques and implants have evolved to overcome known complications of the procedure. This workshop is designed to help surgeons refine assessment, treatment planning, and surgical strategies to optimise outcomes and avoid known surgical complications.
Workshop format
Dr Bedrossian will present on complications with reference to technical advances, immediate loading, surgical techniques and use of technology in full arch and zygomatic implant treatment. This will be followed by a complex case presentation and M&M panel discussion with Dr Bedrossian and the panel.
Complex case submission
If you have a complex case to submit for discussion, please submit an abstract summary of the case to oceania@aomi.org, before Friday 3 July 2026. Your submission will be reviewed and if accepted, you will need to present your case on the day with 2-3 slide summary. You will receive double CPD points in the M&M category for preparation of your case.
CPD
CPD points will be awarded for this activity, including a portion towards M&M category as part of the panel discussion for all participants.
Faculty
Jason Erasmus (NZ)
Peter Hill (NZ)
Christian Freudlsperger (NZ)
Richard Wood (Aust)
Lydia Lim (Aust)
Paul Samboork (Aust)
Faculty chair
Patrishia Bordbar (Aust)
Keynote invited speaker
Edmond Bedrossian (USA)
Single Platform: Orthognathic to Trauma
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Date: Wednesday 5 August 2026
Time: 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: Dorset Room, Mayfair Hotel Christchurch
Cost: Free to Attend.
Bookings
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Overview:
Would you like to simplify the CMF surgical planning process into one easy-to-use software solution?
In this workshop, we will introduce Mimics Enlight CMF, a virtual planning software designed specifically for surgeons, and explore how to use it alongside hands-on experience.
Course Topics
-Introducing the newly launched Mimics Enlight CMF software
-Plan orthognathic surgery in a simpler and more efficient way
-Quickly and effectively plan fibula, pelvis or scapula free flap reconstruction
-Discover the benefits of In-House 3D planning and printing for CMF surgery.
WALDRONSMITH Management
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South Melbourne VIC 3205 Australia
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