State-of-the-art Trauma Orbital Evaluation

Improper treatment of orbital fractures can lead to complications such as enophthalmos, visual disturbances, ocular motility restriction and associated soft-tissue defects. The pearls and pitfalls in the evaluation of orbital trauma will be discussed.

Daniel Meara, DMD, MD, MS, MHCDS, FACS
Christiana Care Health System
Newark, DE
Relevant Conflict of Interest Disclosure: No Relevant Conflict of Interest Disclosures were reported.

Bryan Seiff, MD
Christiana Care Health System
Newark, DE
Relevant Conflict of Interest Disclosure: No Relevant Conflict of Interest Disclosures were reported.

An Internet-based CME Activity
Original Release Date: September 19, 2019
Review Date: May 14, 2022
Expiration Date: May 14, 2025
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 0.75 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study

Daniel J. Meara, DMD, MD, MS, MHCDS, FACS

Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dentistry

Christiana Care Health System

Daniel J. Meara, MS, MD, DMD, MHCDS, FACS is Chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & Hospital Dentistry at Christiana Care Health System in Delaware. In addition, he is director of research, scholarly activity and simulation for the oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program.  Prior to joining Christiana Care, he completed a craniomaxillofacial surgery fellowship at West Virginia University/Charleston Area Medical Center.  Prior to that, he completed oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Alabama, Birmingham.

Dr. Meara earned a bachelor's degree in economics at the University of Notre Dame. In addition, he has a master's degree in toxicology from Michigan State University, a medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, a dental degree from the University of Alabama and he recently graduated from Dartmouth College with a master’s degree in healthcare delivery science.  Also, Dr. Meara spent research time at the National Institutes of Health.

Dr. Meara is board certified and a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS).  He is also a fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS), the American Academy of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons (AACMFS), the American College of Surgeons (ACS), and the International College of Dentists (ICD).  Dr. Meara is a prior recipient of the AAOMS Faculty Educator Development Award and currently serves as chair on the AAOMS Committee on Continuing Education and Professional Development and is the AAOMS commissioner on the ADA Commission on Continuing Education and Provider Recognition.  Dr. Meara is the immediate past president of the Delaware Academy of Medicine and is an executive committee member for the Middle Atlantic Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships were disclosed.

Bryan Seiff, MD

Section Chief, Facial Cosmetic Surgery, Christiana Care Health System

Dr. Bryan Seiff is a fellowship trained oculoplastic and aesthetic facial surgeon that specializes in both cosmetic and functional procedures of the eyelid, brow, and face. After graduating first in his class at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Dr. Seiff completed his ophthalmology residency at New York Hospital-Cornell. It was during this period that Dr. Seiff discovered his passion for the intricate surgeries of the eyelid and face, leading him to pursue specialized, elite training in the field of oculofacial surgery. He was one of only 13 physicians selected from around the country to participate in a two-year oculoplastic surgery fellowship, which he completed at the University of California-San Francisco.

Dr. Seiff is a member of the clinical faculty at Christiana Hospital, where he is dually appointed in the departments of Ophthalmology and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. He currently serves as the section chief for facial cosmetic surgery in the OMF department. He remains active in the American Society of Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and has served as the chair of the Young ASOPRS committee. He has lectured and presented scientific papers at various national surgical meetings around the country, and has authored numerous scientific articles in text books and journals pertaining to both cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 0.75 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Pre-Quiz
5 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  0/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  0/5 points to pass
State-of-the-art Trauma Orbital Evaluation
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Post-Quiz
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  3/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  3/5 points to pass
Evaluation
11 Questions
Certificate
0.75 CDE/CME credits  |  Certificate available
0.75 CDE/CME credits  |  Certificate available