Course Content: Alveolar bone grafting is an important part of the reconstructive journey for many cleft lip and palate patients. The reconstruction of the alveolar cleft can provide both aesthetic and functional benefits to the patient. This activity will review the importance of proper diagnosis, treatment options, and execution protocols for alveolar bone regeneration in growing patients.

Educational Objectives:

• Discuss diagnosis, treatment planning, and protocols for alveolar bone regeneration in the growing patient

Intended audience: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Release and expiration date: June 21, 2016 – June 21, 2017

Teaching methods used and method of participation: video format to be viewed by the learner. In addition, the learner completes the pre- and post-test and an evaluation form to receive credit.

Faculty and financial disclosure: Tara Aghaloo, DDS, MD, PhD, Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Implant Center; Assistant Dean for Clinical Research, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Aghaloo has no financial relationships to disclose.

Credit designation statement: 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. This activity has been approved for one and one quarter (1.25) hours of Continuing Dental Education (CDE) credit. 

Commercial support: none

Cost: $45 ACOMS members/$75 non-members

Refund and cancellation policy: All sales are final. 

Computer system requirements: For questions related to this activity, please contact ACOMS at info@acoms.org or (202) 367-1182. Computer system requirements and technical support documentation are available here.