AO CMF Course - Orthognathic Management of Facial Deformities (Oct 27 - 28, 2025)

AO CMF Course - Orthognathic Management of Facial Deformities is organized by AO CMF and will be held from Oct 27 - 28, 2025 in Berlin, Germany.

Goal:
This course provides a standard introduction to the principles and core concepts in orthognathic surgery for dental and skeletal deformity, which can be applied in the local healthcare system based on patient needs and expectations and a multidisciplinary approach. It covers the decision making, planning, and core treatment processes as well as complication avoidance.

Description:
2-day event

• Lectures followed by cases in small group discussions
• Facial analysis and planning exercises (including digital planning)
• Practical exercises and skills labs using dry bone and cast models
• Interdisciplinary, expert faculty

Objectives:
On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Perform Adequate facial analysis (airway, function, soft tissue, standard photography, etc) of patients with functional and esthetic concerns
• Correctly diagnose based on all information
• Make treatment decisions based on patient needs and expectations considering pretreatment assessment (discuss and communicate with orthodontics and the patient)
• Plan for the procedure and treatment and consider predictability and long-term stable results based on the current evidence-based guidelines
• Describe the treatment procedures available with pros and cons respecting the range of hard and soft tissues
• Recognize and address potential complications and explain to the patient
• Document and analyze the results (quality control)