Program

Day One: Surgery for the Growing Patient

11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

Registration and Exhibit Hall Open

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Welcome and Introductory Remarks and Presentation of the Humanitarian Award

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Impacted Canines/Bicuspids | 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Speaker: Ashley Manlove, DMD, MD
CE Hours: 0.75

Impacted canines and bicuspids present unique diagnostic and surgical challenges in oral and maxillofacial surgery. This session will explore best practices for identifying, evaluating and managing impacted teeth to optimize patient outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into advanced imaging techniques, surgical approaches and potential complications associated with these cases.

Intraoral Trauma in Children | 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Speaker: Ashley Manlove, DMD, MD
CE Hours: 0.75

Pediatric intraoral trauma requires a specialized approach to diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management. This session will cover common injury patterns, treatment modalities and considerations for minimizing long-term functional and esthetic consequences. Attendees will learn best practices for managing soft and hard tissue trauma in children.

3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Break in the Exhibit Hall

3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Evidence-Based Approach to Frenectomy | 4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Speaker: Andrea Burke, DMD, MD
CE Hours: 0.75

Frenectomy is a common procedure in pediatric and adult patients, yet its indications, techniques and long-term effects remain widely debated. This session will provide an evidence-based approach to assessing the need for frenectomy, selecting the appropriate surgical technique and managing patient outcomes.
 

Benign Odontogenic Cysts/Tumors in Children | 4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Speaker: Andrea Burke, DMD, MD
CE Hours: 0.75

Odontogenic cysts and tumors in pediatric patients present unique diagnostic and treatment challenges. This session will explore the etiology, clinical presentation and management of common benign odontogenic lesions in children, emphasizing conservative and surgical approaches.

5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Social Reception in the Exhibit Hall

Day Two: Surgery for the Growing Patient

7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Registration

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast with Exhibitors

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Maxillofacial Trauma in Children | 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Speaker: Daniel Meara, MS, MD, DMD, MHCDS, FACS
CE Hours: 0.75

Pediatric maxillofacial trauma differs significantly from adult trauma due to anatomical, physiological and developmental factors. This session will focus on the diagnosis, management and long-term considerations of facial fractures and soft tissue injuries in children.

OSA in Children - Diagnosis & Management | 8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Speaker: Stanley Yung-Chuan Liu, MD, DDS, FDSRCSEd, FACS
CE Hours: 0.75

In 1976, Christian Guilleminault described 8 children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that brought awareness to a condition that begins in childhood. OSA in children and adolescents negatively impact physical growth, behavior, mood, school performance, and dentofacial growth. Oral & maxillofacial surgeons are in a unique position to support pediatric medical and dental colleagues who may be the first line care providers. The contemporary continuum of interventions addressing nasal breathing, tongue function, and facial skeletal growth will be outlined.

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Break in the Exhibit Hall

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Dentofacial Deformities in the Growing Patient | 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Speakers: Cory Resnick, DMD, MD
CE Hours: 0.75

This talk will review growth considerations in patients presenting with dentofacial deformities. Appropriate timing for intervention will be discussed, focusing on the types of deformities that can be treated predictably during growth and those that are better managed after growth cessation.

Implants in the Growing Patient | 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Speakers: Kelly Kennedy, DDS, MS, FACS 
CE Hours: 0.75

This presentation explores the unique challenges of implant placement in pediatric and adolescent patients.  Covered topics include aspects of assessing skeletal maturity, determining optimal implant timing for patients with oligodontia versus partial edentulism, and implementing transitional prosthetic and surgical strategies throughout growth. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for ensuring long-term functional and esthetic outcomes in growing patients.

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Potential Researcher Panel/Pro-Con Debate

Day Three: Anesthesia for Children and Young Adults

7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Registration

7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast with Exhibitors

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Airway and Anesthetic Physiology in Children | 8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Speaker: Jimmie Harper, DDS, MS Bio
CE Hours: 0.75

Pediatric airway anatomy and anesthetic physiology differ significantly from adults, requiring specialized knowledge for safe and effective airway management. This session will provide an in-depth review of pediatric airway considerations, anesthetic implications and management strategies.

9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Break in the Exhibit Hall

10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Pediatric Anesthesia in 8-13 Year Olds | 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Speaker: Jimmie Harper, DDS, MS Bio
CE Hours: 0.75

Anesthetic management in children aged 8-13 presents unique pharmacological, physiological, and psychological considerations. This session will review best practices for anesthesia in this age group, focusing on safety, airway management and postoperative care.

Closed Claim Review of In-Office Anesthesia Related Investigations | 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Vincent J. Perciaccante
CE Hours: 0.75

OMSNIC closed investigations involving the developing child will be evaluated to illustrate how patient selection and effective emergency response can help improve patient outcomes when an in-office, anesthesia-related emergency occurs.

Ashley Manlove, DMD, DD

Impacted Canines and Bicuspids
Intraoral Trauma in Children

Dr. Manlove is Associate Professor and Residency Program Director at the University of North Carolina Adam’s School of Dentistry where she is also an active member of the Cleft and Craniofacial Team. Prior to her role at UNC, Dr. Manlove spent 8 years at Carle Foundation Hospital as the Residency Program Director and Medical Director of the Cleft Team. With a specialized focus in pediatric cleft and craniofacial surgery, Dr. Manlove has dedicated her career to resident education and the multidisciplinary care of children with complex craniofacial conditions. Dr. Manlove completed her dental degree at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and her medical degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, followed by residency training at University Hospitals – Case Medical Center. Her commitment to pediatric care led her to pursue fellowship training in Pediatric Craniomaxillofacial Surgery at Wolfson Children's Hospital. As Residency Director and active member of the Cleft and Craniofacial Team, Dr. Manlove is passionate about cultivating a positive atmosphere for resident education while maintaining the highest standards, and improving the lives of patients and families with craniofacial anomalies.

Andrea Burke, DMD, DD

Evidence-Based Approach to Frenectomy
Benign Odontogenic Cysts/Tumors in Children

Dr. Andrea Burke is an Associate Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Burke joined the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team at the University of Washington after completing the Dental Clinical Research Fellowship Program at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda, MD. She trained in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA, and obtained her D.M.D. and M.D. degrees from Harvard University. Dr. Burke is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She practices the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with a special interest in orthognathic surgery, fibro-osseous lesions, and skeletal disease.

Cory Resnick, DMD, MD

Dentofacial Deformities in the Growing Patient

Dr. Resnick is an Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Harvard Medical School. He practices pediatric oral and craniomaxillofacial surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital with an emphasis on craniofacial anomalies and syndromes, orthognathic (jaw) surgery, management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea, and the surgical management of temporomandibular joint disorders. 

Dr. Resnick is the Director of Clinical Operations for the Boston Children’s Hospital multi-disciplinary Craniofacial Team and the Director of the oral and maxillofacial surgery Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Resnick earned both his undergraduate and dental degrees from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He then moved to Boston to earn his medical degree at Harvard Medical School and complete an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Resnick is certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Pediatric Craniomaxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Resnick is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

In addition to Dr. Resnick’s busy clinical practice, he is dedicated to innovation and improvement of his field through research and education. Dr. Resnick is the author of over 100 publications and frequently lectures nationally and internationally. He trains a Craniofacial Fellow as well as oral and maxillofacial surgery residents through the Massachusetts General Hospital residency program. He has many ongoing clinical research projects designed to improve treatment and outcomes in several areas of pediatric oral and maxillofacial surgery.

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

Maxillofacial Trauma in Children

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 graduated from Dartmouth College in 2018 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 Christiana Care Health System Rising Star Award and of the AAOMS Faculty Educator Development Award. Dr. Meara is a past chair of the AAOMS Special Committee on Virtual Meetings and the Committee on Continuing Education and Professional Development. Further, Dr. Meara is the prior AAOMS commissioner and immediate past chair of the ADA Commission on Continuing Education and Provider Recognition. Dr. Meara is a recent past president of the Delaware Academy of Medicine and is a current executive committee member for the Middle Atlantic Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, president of the Delaware Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a board regent for the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Kelly Kennedy, DDS, MS, FACS

Implants in the Growing Patient

Dr. Kelly S. Kennedy is a Professor of Clinical Dentistry and the Program Director for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. With over 15 years of academic and clinical leadership, she is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Kennedy oversees the predoctoral and graduate surgical implant didactic curriculum at the College of Dentistry. Additionally, she plays an active role in the interdisciplinary craniofacial clinic along with prosthodontics, contributing to both educational and clinical efforts. In addition to her clinical and teaching roles, Dr. Kennedy has received numerous accolades, including the Dr. Morgan L. Allison Endowed Professorship and the Larry J. Peterson Young Educators Award. As a researcher, she has contributed to studies on pain management, digital implantology, and bone regeneration, and she has authored publications in leading peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Kennedy's dedication to advancing oral and maxillofacial surgery education and practice positions her as a trusted mentor and advocate for excellence in patient care. 

Vincent J. Perciccante, DDS, FACS

Closed Claims and Risk Management in Pediatric Anesthesia

Dr. Perciaccante, a native of Brooklyn, New York, completed his undergraduate and dental education at New York University. In 1995, he relocated to Atlanta to pursue advanced specialty training at Emory University, where he completed an Internship and Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, as well as a Fellowship in Facial Aesthetic Surgery. Following his training, Dr. Perciaccante joined the faculty at Emory University School of Medicine in 2000, serving as Residency Program Director and Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Grady Memorial Hospital until 2007. He remains an Adjunct Associate Professor of Surgery at Emory, where he continues to mentor and supervise residents at Grady Memorial Hospital.

A respected leader in his field, Dr. Perciaccante is a Past President of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) and a Diplomate of both the ABOMS and the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He has been extensively involved in the ABOMS Examination Committee, serving as Co-Chair for the Oral Certifying Examination in Orthognathic, Trauma, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Facial Cosmetic Surgery sections, as well as the OSCE and Simulation initiatives. Dr. Perciaccante is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an accomplished author, contributing to numerous textbooks on topics including orthognathic surgery, temporomandibular joint surgery, dentoalveolar surgery, anesthesia, and reconstructive surgery. He frequently lectures at national, international, and local meetings.

Dr. Perciaccante is Vice President of the Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a Past President of both the Georgia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery section of the International Association of Dental Research. He actively participates in professional organizations such as the American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, and Northern District Dental Society. As a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, he serves on the AAOMS Committee on Anesthesia and previously chaired and continues to sit on the Committee on Residency Education and Training. Additionally, he is a consultant to the Georgia Board of Dentistry on Anesthesia and is on the Residency Review Committee for the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), where he participates in accreditation of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency training programs.

Dr. Perciaccante holds leadership roles with the SORG North America educational foundation, serving on its Board since 2007 and is currently Immediate Past Chairman of the Board. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Oral and Maxillofacial National Insurance Company (OMSNIC) and serves as Chief Clinical Officer for US Oral Surgery Management. In his practice, Dr. Perciaccante offers comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgical care, including wisdom tooth removal, dental implant placement, maxillofacial pathology and reconstruction, surgery for temporomandibular disorders, and facial trauma. He has a special interest and extensive experience in anesthesia, orthognathic (corrective jaw).

Jimmie Harper, DDS, MS Bio

Airway and Anesthetic Physiology in Children
Pediatric Anesthesia in 8-13 year olds

Dr. Harper completed his residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the Ohio State University in 1986. He served in the United States Air Force for seven years, three years as a restorative dentist and four years as an OMS. Dr. Harper has maintained a private practice in Cincinnati, Ohio for the past 35 years. He has had an appointment with the Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Cincinnati since 1990, and is actively involved in resident training. He currently serves as Volunteer Assistant Professor in the Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, teaching academic courses in Surgical Anatomy and Medicine/Anesthesia Topics for the OMS residents. In addition, he has an appointment with the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and has served as a Board examiner. He is a fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Harper currently serves as Chairman of the AAOMS Committee on Anesthesia and serves as a facilitator for the OBEAM simulation course.