All Under One Roof
The OLC Education & Conference Center is a facility built for surgical CE—not another conference hotel. Located in Rosemont, Illinois and minutes from O’Hare International Airport, the OLC offers a fully integrated setup designed for immersive continuing education:
- Surgical cadaver suites
- In-house AV control room
- High-tech lecture theaters
- Walkable hotel access
- Proximity to downtown Chicago
Keynote Speaker
Jonathas Claus, DDS, PhD
Minimally Invasive Orthognathic Surgery: From Access to Aesthetics
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Thursday, February 5th
7:30 – 8:00 AM
Registration
8:00 – 8:15 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:15 – 9:15 AM
Nose Breathing—Of Course, But Why?
Dr. Steve Carstensen
9:10 – 9:55 AM
Exploring the TM Joint: Degenerative Joint Disease, Pathologies, and Pre-Surgical Considerations
Dr. Mitra Sadrameli
10:15 – 11:00 AM
Assessment of CT Scan for Surgical Procedures
Dr. Dania Tamimi
11:10 – 11:55 AM
Maxillary Expansion: An FME Experience
Dr. Zubad Newaz
11:35 AM – 12:20 PM
LUNCH
1:00 – 1:45 PM
The Role of MARPE, SFOT, and Clear Aligners in Interdisciplinary Approaches to Airway Focused Dentistry
Dr. Rick Roblee
1:55 – 2:40 PM
Mandibular Midline Distraction for OSA Patients
Dr. Ki Beom Kim
3:00 – 3:45 PM
The Principles of Airway Focused Orthodontics
Dr. Claire Ferrari
3:55 – 4:40 PM
Decompensation Using Clear Aligners in Preparation for Orthognathic Surgery – Why and How
Dr. Mazyar Moshiri
4:40 – 5:00 PM
Q&A Orthodontics
Friday, February 6th
7:30 – 8:00 AM
Registration
8:00 – 8:45 AM
Phenotype Driven Treatment Planning: The Periodontal Perspective on Interdisciplinary Dentofacial Therapy
Dr. George Mandelaris
8:55 – 9:40 AM
Comprehensive Sleep Surgery
Dr. Michael Hutz
10:10 – 10:55 AM
The Use of PSI for MMA
Dr. Waldemar Polido
11:05 – 11:50 AM
From Diagnosis to Scope: Arthroscopic Management of TMD
Dr. David Ahn
11:50 AM – 1:00 PM
LUNCH
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Simplifying Complex Restorative Treatment: Space Appropriation with Interdisciplinary Therapy
Dr. Brian Vence
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Cadaver Lab: SFOT
1:55 – 2:40 PM
The Cost of Waiting: Airway Management for All Ages
Dr. Tracey Nguyen
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Cadaver Lab: INSPIRE + Soft Tissue Surgery
3:10 – 3:55 PM
Modern Technological Advancement in Sleep Apnea
Dr. Rafael Pelayo
4:05 – 4:50 PM
Sleep Apnea: A Traumatic Brain Injury of the Night
Dr. Anil Rama
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Cadaver Lab: MARPE/MSDO
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Winds of Change Friday Evening Social
Featuring dentist and comedian Brady Smith and a live musical performance, with d’oeuvres and cocktails.
Location:
The Westin Rosemont
6100 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018
< 0.25 miles from OLC Education Center
Saturday, February 7th
8:00 – 8:45 AM
Face First Approach to Patients with TMJ Pathology
Dr. Brian Shah
8:55 – 9:40 AM
Transformative Advancements in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Reza Movahed
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Keynote: Minimally Invasive Orthognathic Surgery — From Access to Aesthetics
Dr. Jonathas Claus
11:10 – 11:55 AM
Keynote Panel with Surgeons
Moderator: Dr. Patricia McBride
Panel: Drs. David Ahn, Jonathas Claus, Michael Hutz, George Mandelaris, Reza Movahed, and Brian Shah
11:55 AM – 1:00 PM
LUNCH
1:00 – 1:55 PM
Integrative Approach, Team Collaboration, and Surgical Treatment of Tethered Oral Tissues
Dr. Milt Geivelis
1:00 – 1:30 PM
Cadaver Lab: Arthroscopy
1:30 – 3:30 PM
Cadaver Lab: TJR + LeFort
3:10 – 3:55 PM
Straight Teeth, Crooked Bodies — Integrating Physical Therapy to Optimize Airway, Structure, Function, and Whole-body Symmetry
Dr. Brad Gilden
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Cadaver Lab: BSSO + LeFort + Genio
4:05 – 5:00 PM
Discussion and Closing Remarks
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