Oral Surgery Specialty Group Lecture for the OMS and Team Members
Saturday, January 31, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm; 1:15 – 3:00 pm
Course Code:
836SL
Cost:
$169
Credits:
4
CE Hours
Designed by Specialists, Open to All
MORNING SESSIONS
From New Patient Visit to Verdict: The Course of a Nerve Injury Lawsuit
9:00 – 11:00 am
Judith Feinberg Albright
This course will follow the course of a hypothetical lingual nerve injury case from the initial patient encounter through third molar surgery and into litigation, all the way to trial. We will outline the course of litigation, discuss tricks and traps along the way, and talk both about common pitfalls and about key strategy points for success. We will discuss the factors that assist in the defense of a lingual nerve injury, and the factors that can complicate it. The course will set key litigation events in the hypothetical, and provide real-world learning opportunities.
Nerve Anatomy, Injury Classification, and Diagnostic Follow-Up
10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Daniel Oreadi, DMD
This course provides a comprehensive review of trigeminal nerve anatomy relevant to oral and maxillofacial surgery. It will cover the mechanisms of nerve injury, including surgical trauma, iatrogenic injury, and oncologic resection. Attendees will learn the widely accepted classifications of nerve injury severity and their clinical implications. The course will also explore evidence-based diagnostic strategies to assess neurosensory dysfunction, including clinical neurosensory testing, imaging, and adjunctive modalities. The course culminates in a stepwise, “first-contact-to-resolution” management algorithm.
The luncheon will be held from 12:00 – 1:15 pm.
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Contemporary Trigeminal Nerve Surgery: Modern Techniques and Case Review
1:15 – 2:15 pm
Jeffrey Hajibandeh, DDS, MD
At the conclusion of this course, attendees will understand indications for surgical versus non-surgical intervention for trigeminal nerve injuries, modern surgical techniques for repair of trigeminal nerves, case review of operative and non-operative cases, and highlight possible risk factors on a case-by-case basis.
Interactive Panel and Q&A
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
MORNING SESSION OBJECTIVES:
Session I:
- Review and discuss the course of litigation
- Develop an understanding of key events in a lawsuit
- Track a hypothetical nerve injury case through these key events to verdict
- Discuss risk management points and lessons learned
Session 2:
- Identify key branches of cranial nerves at risk during common OMS procedures
- Differentiate nerve-injury severity using the Seddon and Sunderland classifications and explain prognostic implications
- Apply a structured approach to clinical neurosensory testing and determine indications for advanced diagnostics
- Interpret diagnostic findings to guide follow-up intervals, referral thresholds, and patient counselling
- Formulate evidence-based management algorithms for acute and chronic nerve injuries—ranging from conservative therapy to microsurgical repair
- Implement risk-mitigation strategies, including pre-operative consent, intra-operative decision checkpoints, and post-operative documentation to align with current “standard-of-care” guidelines and minimize malpractice exposure
- Construct a comprehensive timeline from initial injury recognition through final outcome evaluation that ensures continuity of care, optimized patient satisfaction, and defensible medical records
AFTERNOON SESSION OBJECTIVES:
- Understand indications for surgical versus non-surgical intervention for trigeminal nerve injuries
- Discuss modern surgical techniques for repair of trigeminal nerves
- Examine case review of operative and non-operative cases
- Highlight possible risk factors on a case-by-case basis
*Tuition includes coffee and pastry break with an opportunity to network with peers.
Endorsed by the Massachusetts Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
The Massachusetts Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
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