Advances in Microtia Repair: Innovations in Surgery, Technology, and Multidisciplinary Care

Date/Time: Thursday, March 13th at 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET

Speaker:
Mai Thy Truong, MD

Description: Explore the latest advancements in microtia repair. We will cover cutting-edge surgical techniques, 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and eye-tracking technology. The session will delve into the evolution of autologous cartilage and porous polyethylene techniques, highlighting less invasive approaches and innovative implants. Learn about the integration of AI and eye-tracking to enhance surgical outcomes and the use of 3D printing in auricular reconstruction. This webinar is essential for craniofacial teams seeking to improve patient outcomes by providing coordinated, state-of-the-art care for children with microtia.

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  • Identify the latest surgical advancements in microtia reconstruction using autologous cartilage and porous polyethylene techniques.
  • Analyze the applications of 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and eye-tracking technology in improving and evaluating surgical outcomes.
  • Evaluate new hearing implantable devices and the role of a multidisciplinary approach in providing comprehensive care for children with microtia.

Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  • Self-assess a gain in knowledge related to evaluating and applying advanced surgical techniques and technologies in microtia reconstruction.
  • Self-assess that they will improve their performance in their clinical practice based on knowledge gained.
  • Self-assess that they anticipate improved patient outcomes based on changes in their performance.

Teaching Methods: Lecture, Case Studies, Q&A

Live attendees must claim credit by April 15, 2025.

 

Intended Learners
All healthcare professionals caring for people with cleft and craniofacial conditions, to include but not limited to:
Physicians
Dental Professionals
Speech Language Pathologists
Audiologists
Nurses (RNs, APNs, LPNs)
Dieticians
Psychologists
Social Workers
Physician Assistants

Accredited Continuing Education
ACPA is accredited by ACCME and ANCC, approved by ASHA, and recognized by ADA CERP, to provide accredited continuing education to physicians, nurses, SLPs, audiologists, and dentists.

Continuing Medical Education

The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association designates this live activity for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Nursing Continuing Professional Development

The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This live educational activity is offered for 1.00 Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hour.

In order to receive credit, learners must:

  • Attend 80% or more of the webinar
  • Complete and submit the evaluation form

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Continuing Dental Education

The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) 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 Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association designates this live activity for 1.00 continuing education credit.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org.

 

Continuing Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Education

The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology.

ASHA CE Provider Approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

 

DISCLOSURES

All financial relationships have been mitigated.

Commercial Support: None

No Financial or Non-financial Relationships Declared

Planning Committee Members:
Joy Baltz, BSN, RN
Joli C. Chou, DMD, MD
Paul Deitrick, MD
Catharine B. Garland, MD
Jordan N. Halsey, MD
Noel Jabbour, MD
Aditi Kanth, MD
Serena Kassam, DMD
Margaret M. Lico, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC
Leanne Magee, PhD
Judy Marciel, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, PCNS, CWCN, APN (Nurse Planner)
Dianna Metzler, BS
Jessica Ogawa, MD
Kathryn Preston, DDS, MS
Caitlyn Reinauer, BS
Amanda M. Smith, RN, BSN, CPN
Cleo J. Yi, DMD, MDS

No Financial Relationships Declared. Non-financial Relationship Declared with Eligible Organization.

Planning Committee Member:
Chelsea Sommer, PhD, CCC-SLP — Smile Train – Independent Contractor

Financial Relationship with Ineligible Company Declared; Relationship Not Topically Related to Presentation. No Non-financial Relationships Declared. All Financial Relationships Have Been Mitigated.

Speaker:
Mai Thy Truong, MD — Johnson & Johnson – Consultant

Planning Committee Member:
Cory M. Resnick, MD — AbbVie Pharmaceuticals – Consultant