Providing outpatient anesthesia for pediatric patients presents unique challenges. Residency training in pediatric anesthesia may be limited due to complex hospital regulations, making it difficult for non-anesthesiologist providers to maintain and monitor proper pediatric airway patency. Significant anatomical and physiological differences between adult and pediatric patients can lead to inadequate airway management and adverse events. This session will help attendees select the appropriate anesthetic agent for each patient. It will also describe the complications and preparation difficulties associated with outpatient pediatric anesthesia and discuss the identification and management of high-risk pediatric patients. Code: ODAM25SS01

Full-arch restorations can be intimidating for surgical and restoring dentists. The goal should be to provide the patient with a long-term, well-designed solution that avoids excessive steps and cost. Time and cost efficiency is important to consider when deciding how to treat the patient. This session will outline the infrastructure requirements for clinicians and demonstrate a relatively simple approach that can be used by all clinicians to efficiently provide full-arch restorations for their patients. Code: ODAM25SSOD53

The treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) requires a multidisciplinary approach. The OMS is well positioned to offer the full scope of surgical therapy for OSA patients. An overview will highlight a data-driven algorithmic approach to clinical decision-making in OSA surgery. This session will discuss how to efficiently interpret a sleep study, clinically evaluate a patient and use office drug-induced sleep endoscopy to finalize the surgical prescription for optimal results. Code: ODAM25SSOD37

Based on actual implant failures, this session will review failed cases and identify situations with a relative risk for complications. Evidence from literature will support the guidelines presented, helping clinicians improve their planning and reduce the percentage of failures in their practice. Code: ODAM25SSOD28

Ameloblastoma is the most common benign aggressive jaw tumor encountered by the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The behavior of this tumor is different in the maxilla and mandible. The treatment has evolved over the years, as has the reconstruction of the acquired defect. This session will illustrate the difference in behavior of the maxillary vs. mandibular ameloblastomas as well as the approaches to management. The session also will highlight the approach to reconstruction of small vs. large acquired defects after resection. Additionally, management of the recurrent lesion, those at the skull base and those in patients who are not medically fit for resection will be discussed. Additionally, the session will discuss the malignant variant and the role of radiation therapy in treatment. Targeted gene therapy in management of these jaw tumors also will be explored. Code: ODAM25SS05

This session will delve into the nuances of dentoalveolar surgery, including the management of impacted and supernumerary teeth and collaboration with restorative and orthodontic colleagues. It will review the necessary armamentarium, procedures, challenges and common complications. The session also will address the restorative challenges posed by retained primary teeth in implant treatment planning. Additionally, orthodontic skeletal anchorage devices such as TADs and bone anchorage plates will be covered. The discussion will feature several case presentations and a multidisciplinary literature review. Code: ODAM25SSOD33

This plenary session will review various options for temporomandibular joint reconstruction, including available alloplasts, autogenous tissues (such as free-tissue transfer) and tissue engineering. Code: ODAM25GP4C

Ridge and sinus augmentation are crucial for successful dental implants, with about 50 percent of patients needing bone grafting before or during the procedure. However, 30 percent of these grafts may require additional intervention due to inadequate grafting, failed osseointegration or continued bone resorption. In 2021, approximately 2.2 million bone graft procedures were performed globally, with an annual growth rate of 13 percent. This session will introduce innovative techniques such as periosteal stretching for passive primary closure, endoscopy-mediated sinus augmentation for complex cases and a novel unfrozen cellular allograft for ridge augmentation. Spanning a decade of cases, the session will highlight bone graft healing sequences, the impact of growth factors and a case series ranging from single-site to complex full-arch bone reconstructions. Code: ODAM25SSOD29

As full-arch implantology becomes more widely performed and remote anchorage implants (such as zygomatic and pterygoid implants) become more commonly utilized by specialists and generalists, complications of such procedures are becoming more commonly seen. This session aims to expose some of the possible complications of these treatment modalities and their management as well as the role and duty the OMS has when managing these patients. Code: ODAM25SSOD27

Navigating the complexities of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) modifier use is a vital aspect of coding OMS procedures. Code with confidence by registering for an in-depth webinar designed for OMSs and coding professionals. Whether new to modifier coding or looking to enhance skills, participants will learn practical insights and best practices in this 90-minute webinar that helps demystify the purpose and application of modifiers – those two-character alpha-numeric codes that play a critical role in medical billing by influencing pricing, claims processing and anatomical specificity. Explore commonly misunderstood modifiers such as 59 (distinct procedural services), 57 (decision for surgery) and 53 (discontinued procedure) along with best practices for applying the KX and GY modifiers when billing Medicare services. Through real-world examples from oral and maxillofacial surgery, attendees will learn how to apply these modifiers accurately to ensure compliance, avoid misuse and optimize reimbursement. Code: WCW260408R