The Future of Maxillofacial Reconstruction: AR, AI, & Computer-Aided Solutions

The Future of Maxillofacial Reconstruction: Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, & Computer-Aided Solutions

November 24, 2025

AO NA Team

Step into the future of maxillofacial reconstruction with the AO CMF NA course, The Future of Maxillofacial Reconstruction: Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, & Computer-Aided Solutions. Designed to equip surgeons with the skills necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of complex facial reconstruction, this course explores how groundbreaking technologies are not only enhancing surgical outcomes but also fundamentally transforming the approach to patient care.

Computer-Aided Solutions, AR and AI Maxillofacial Reconstruction Course

This intensive, two-day course, held from May 1 to 3, 2026, in Tampa, FL, is a leading educational experience for craniomaxillofacial (CMF) surgeons. It focuses exclusively on integrating digital technologies into complex reconstructive procedures. Participants will move beyond theory and engage in practical, hands-on, cadaver-based dissections that demonstrate the real-world application of the most current computer-aided surgical solutions.

The course provides comprehensive coverage of the entire digital workflow, including virtual surgical planning for preoperative design, utilization of 3D-printed models/guides/implants, application of augmented reality for real-time surgical navigation, and intra-operative CT and optical navigation for intraoperative verification. Learners can expect to gain an understanding of how artificial intelligence is reshaping diagnostic and treatment strategies, empowering surgeons to achieve unprecedented levels of accuracy and efficiency. An emerging technology session will provide hands-on experience with multiple virtual and augmented reality goggles for pre-surgical planning, surgical execution, and resident and patient education. Prepare to integrate these powerful tools into your practice.

A Personal Invitation from Dr. Bradley Strong, MD, Chairperson

Why Should You Attend? Dan Hammer, DDS, FACS, Co-Chairperson

Who Should Attend?

This program is specifically tailored for:

Residents and Fellows in oral and maxillofacial surgery, ENT, and plastic surgery (PGY3 and up)

Practicing surgeons in both academic and private practice settings

Any surgeons looking to deepen their expertise in virtual surgical planning, patient-specific implant fabrication and placement, traditional and AR navigation, pre-prosthetics, and intraoperative imaging

Whether you are in the early stages of your training or are a seasoned expert, this course provides valuable insights and practical skills to elevate your surgical capabilities.

Key Course Features: Bridging Technology and Practice

The course curriculum offers an in-depth study of digital innovation in surgery, combining expert-led discussions with hands-on practice to provide a comprehensive learning experience.

World-renowned experts will deliver lectures on topics including congenital, post-traumatic, and post-oncologic reconstruction, using cutting-edge applications like AI, augmented and virtual reality, pre-prosthetic subperiosteal implants, intra-operative imaging, and navigation.

Following the lectures, participants will complete three surgical modules in the cadaver lab:

Post-traumatic orbito-zygomatic reconstruction using patient-specific implants, traditional navigation, and intra-operative CT.

Fibula free flap mandibular reconstruction with surgical cutting guides, patient specific implants, and single-stage dental restoration.

Augmented reality virtual fibula cutting guides, zygoma reduction, and frontal sinusotomy.

An emerging technology session will provide hands-on experience with multiple virtual and augmented reality goggles for pre-surgical planning, surgical execution, and resident and patient education.

Hands-On Cadaver Lab

This is a core component of the course in which you will apply the techniques learned in the didactic sessions. Under the guidance of expert faculty, you will perform reconstructions using 3D-printed guides, patient-specific hardware, and intraoperative navigation systems, including augmented reality. This practical experience is crucial for building confidence and translating new skills into your own operating room.

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Why This AI Maxillofacial Reconstruction Course is Essential

The field of CMF surgery is undergoing a rapid technological transformation. Proficiency in digital tools is quickly becoming a standard of care. By attending this course, you are investing in your ability to provide the best possible outcomes for your patients.

Improve surgical accuracy and predictability.

Reduce operative time and potential complications.

Manage complex post-traumatic and oncologic defects with greater confidence.

Integrate a digital workflow into your practice.

Meet the Course Faculty

Our team of esteemed faculty members brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this course. Each instructor is a recognized leader in their respective field, ensuring that you receive cutting-edge insights and expertise.

Professor, Vice-Chairman Clinical Affairs, Director – 3D PrintViz MXR Lab, Department of Otolaryngology, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California

Dr. Strong has over 30 years of experience in reconstructive facial plastic surgery and endoscopic sinus/skull base surgery. He has extensive experience in computer-aided surgery (virtual planning, rapid prototyping, 3D printing, traditional and augmented reality intra-operative navigation, and imaging) for maxillofacial injuries, sinusitis, and skull base surgery. He is an internationally recognized expert in complex maxillofacial trauma, including orbital reconstruction and frontal sinus surgery.

Milton T. Edgerton Endowed Professor in Plastic Surgery, Professor of Plastic Surgery and Ophthalmology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Director of Craniofacial Surgery, UVA Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia

Michael P. Grant, MD, PhD, FACS is uniquely dual trained as a plastic surgeon and ophthalmologist. He specializes in complex craniomaxillofacial reconstruction and is an internationally recognized expert in orbital reconstruction, computer-assisted surgery, and facial aesthetic surgery, with active research in biomaterials and regenerative medicine.

Vice Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, Associate Professor of Surgery, Uniformed Services University, Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSD School of Medicine, Department and Otolaryngology and Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, San Diego, California

Dr. Hammer is a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with added qualifications in Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery, serving as Vice Chair and Director of Oral, Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery at Naval Medical Center San Diego, where he also established the Maxillofacial Restoration Platform and holds academic positions at Uniformed Services University and UCSD.

Professor of Surgery, Director, Duke Craniomaxillofacial Trauma Program, Fellowship Director, Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Vice Chair and Chief of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina

Dr. Powers gained extensive experience in facial trauma during his military career, managing ballistic injuries and performing reconstructive surgery. He lectures and publishes on ballistic injuries, reconstruction, computer-aided surgical planning, and patient-specific implants. He also leads the Duke University Medical Center Craniomaxillofacial Trauma Program and its fellowship.

Daniel Buchbinder, DMD, MD
Professor and System Chief, Division of Maxillofacial Surgery
Mount Sinai Health System, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
Christian Edgar Davila, DDS, MS, CDT
Clinical Associate Professor, Postgraduate Prosthodontics
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Nils-Claudius Gellrich, MD, DMD
Professor, Chairman, and Director, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
Richard Hopper, MD, MS
Medical Director, Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery
Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, Baylor College of Medicine, Austin, Texas
Daniel Knott, MD, FACS
Professor and Division Chief, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, California
Marc Metzger, MD, DMD
Professor, Department of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
Brett Miles, DDS, MD, FACS
Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery
Northwell Health, Lenox Hill Hospital/Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, New York
Zachary Peacock, DMD, MD, FACS
Walter C. Guralnick Chair, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Majeed Rana, MD, DDS, MBA
Executive Consultant, Department of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
Albert Einstein University Ulm, Ulm, Germany
Alexander Schramm, MD, DDS
Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
University and Military Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany
Srinivas Susarla, DMD, MD, FACS, FAAP
Division Chief, Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery; Division Chief, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
Travis Tollefson, MD, MPH, FACS
Professor and Director, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California

Space is limited to ensure a high-quality, interactive learning environment and an exceptional faculty-to-participant ratio. Register today to confirm your participation in this essential maxillofacial reconstruction course and lead the charge into the future of surgery.