Nexus McCain Fellows
TMJ Arthroscopy Courses

A weekend, hands-on, three-joint cadaveric training course demonstrating the McCain Technique utilizing the McCain TMJ Arthroscopy System.

The training is structured to provide attendees with hands-on cadaveric exposure designed to increase the participant’s ability to perform TMJ arthroscopic procedures. Participants will be introduced to all levels of TMJ arthroscopy such as, Level I, Level II, and Level III.
Includes didactic lecture and lab demonstration of the first puncture technique and insertion of arthroscope, visually assisted arthrocentesis, examination of the of the Seven-Points-of-Interest; entering the anterior recess in preparation and positioning for insertion of second puncture or deposition of targeted medication.
Includes a lecture and cadaveric demonstration of placing the second puncture and insertion of operative port; explanation, and use of the 1.8mm arthroscopy instruments as well as radio frequency ablation and coagulation.
Demonstrates the reposition of the disc (i.e. discopexy). Lecture on arthroscopy complications and question-and-answer session.

Course Objectives

To train and have participants become proficient on Level I and II arthroscopy.

Didactic Session
• TMJ Patient Management
• 1st-Puncture (Fossa Portal) Technique
• 2nd-Puncture (Operative Port)
• Diagnosis and Treatment Options

Hands-on Cadaveric Session
Level I Arthroscopy
• 1st-Puncture (Fossa Portal) Technique
• Seven Points-of-Interest
Level II Arthroscopy
• 2nd-Puncture (Operative Port) Technique
• Introduction to Surgical Instruments
Didactic Session
• Introduction to Thermals
• Complications
• CPT Coding and Reimbursement
• Faculty/Attendee Q&A Session
Hands-on Cadaveric Session
• Review 1st and 2nd-Puncture, demonstrates Level III
• Training on Thermals
• Attendees practice and perform Levels I, II, III Arthroscopy

McCain Fellows TMJ Arthroscopy Course Faculty

Dr. David Y. Ahn, DMD

OMS Attending Surgeon, David Grant USAF Medical Center, Travis AFB
OMS Residency, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Lackland AFB
DMD University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Daniel Choi, DDS, MD, FACS

Assistant Director, Temporomandibular Joint and Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Fellowship, Harvard Medical/Dental School, Massachusetts General Hospital
OMS Residency, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans/University Medical Center
DDS, New York University College of Dentistry
Dr. Clayton Davis, DDS, MD, MSc. FRCD(C)

Associate Professor, University of Alberta, Canada
Private practice at Kingsway Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
OMS Residency and Medical Degree at Dalhousie University in Canada
Dr. Christopher Fanelli, DDS, FRCD(C)

Private Practice/Staff Surgeon at Interface Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, St Thomas Elgin General Hospital – London Health Sciences, Canada
OMS Residency at University of Miami / Jackson Health System
DDS, University of Southern California – Ostrow School of Dentistry
Dr. Mohamed (Moe) Hakim, DDS, MBA, FACS

Surgeon and Founder, The International Center for TMJ and Jaw Surgery
4-Years TMJ Surgery Fellowship Director, University of Michigan
2-Years TMJ Arthroscopy Fellowship, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
OMS Residency, MedStar Washington Hospital Center
DDS, New York University College of Dentistry
Dr. Reem H. Hossameldin, BDS, MSc, PhD

Clinical Lecturer, OMS/Hospical Dentistry, University of Michigan
PhD, Clinical Maxillofacial Surgery, Cairo University
BDS, School of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo Egypt
Dr. Jose I. Montero, DDS

Private Practice/Staff Physician, Baptist Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of OMS
OMS Residency, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
DDS, University of Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela
Dr. Briana Burris, DDS

Associate Program Director and Attending Surgeon, OMFS Residency Training Program at Massachusetts General Hospital- Harvard Medical School
Instructor, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
2-Year Endoscopic Maxillofacial and Minimally Invasive TMJ Surgery Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital
OMFS Residency, Harbor UCLA Medical Center
DDS, Baylor College of Dentistry
Jonathan Bensing, DMD, ML

Attending Surgeon, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Fellowship - TMJ and Endoscopic Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital
OMS Residency, National Capital Consortium
DMD, University of Pennsylvania

Pastore Brazil TMJ Arthroscopy Course Faculty

Dr. Gabriel Pastore, DDS, MSc, PhD

Head of OMS of Instituto Vita Internacional Faculty – AO Foundation
AO Fellow Coordinator of São Paulo – Brazil
OMS Staff of Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz
OMS Department Coordinator of Hospital BP
IEP Professor and Staff of Hospital Sírio Libanês
Dr. Patricia Radaic, DDS, OMS, MSc

OMS of Instituto Vita Regional Faculty – AO Foundation
AO Fellow Host Supervisor of São Paulo – Brazil
OMS Staff of Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz
OMS Staff of Hospital Sírio Libanês
OMS Staff of Hospital BP and Dental Coordinator

Course Agenda

8:30 am - 9:00 am
Registration, Light Fare (bagels, juice coffee, etc.), Introduction
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Didactic/Cadaveric Lab Sessions:
• Initial Puncture, 7 Points of Interest
• Level I Arthroscopy
• Hands-on Training
• Second Puncture
• Level II Arthroscopy
• Introduction to Hand
• Instrumentation/Armamentarium
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch/Discussion
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Wet/Dry Lab Session:
• Level II Arthroscopy, continued
• Hands-on Training
• Introduction of Thermals: Laser and Radio frequency oblation/coagulation
• Complications
7:00 PM
Nexus CMF Sponsored Dinner for attendees and faculty
Didactic Session
• Introduction to Thermals
• Complications
• CPT Coding and Reimbursement
• Faculty/Attendee Q&A Session
Hands-on Cadaveric Session
• Review 1st and 2nd-Puncture, demonstrates Level III
• Training on Thermals
• Attendees practice and perform Levels I, II, III Arthroscopy

Dr. Bruno Nifossi Prado

“I would like to sincerely thank you for your incredible hospitality during my time in Salt Lake City. I would also like to highlight how excellent the professors were. Their expertise, dedication, and willingness to teach made the course an outstanding experience, both professionally and personally. I am already planning to return next year to take the same course again and further advance to Level 3.”
Dr. Patricia Radiac

Sao Paulo, Brazil
"Thank you Nexus CMF for the opportunity to work with your team of McCain fellows and the excellent Nexus arthroscopy instruments and material . . . and [your] help [to] spread the knowledge too many maxillofacial surgeons."
Dr. Renata Magnanelli

Brazil
"I was very impressed with the course, it was excellent. The structure of Nexus is exceptional, the classes were wonderful and extremely competent. I left this course very satisfied and it was a great learning experience.”
Dr. Ankit Pandey

Mumbai, India
“I am very grateful to you and the whole team of Nexus for organizing such a wonderful course. It was full of learning and high level of skill development. Meeting each and everyone there was really great.”
Dr. Stefan Gerber

Geneva, Switzerland
“Thanks for the course, very consistent teaching. I certainly improved my skills and confidence in TMJ arthroscopy and feel ready to step up to Level II procedures.”
Dr. Mike Malmquist

Portland, OR, USA
“Anyone interested in TMJ arthroscopy would benefit from this course.”
Christian Droguett Tidy

Santiago, Chile
"Thank you very much for your hospitality. It was a great experience for me and I learned a lot. Thanks again for the excellent course and the great experience I had in Salt Lake City."
Dr. Caleb English

Langley, VA, USA
“Thank you for the good experience in Miami! It was a very helpful workshop in regards to getting me set up to do arthroscopy and working with the Nexus system.”
Dr. Bryce Leavitt

Henderson, Nevada
“I really don’t think you could improve. The format was great and the instruction was excellent.”
Dr. Marcus A. do Amaral

Sao Paulo, Brazil
“Thank you for everything Nexus did during these two days of training that we spent together. Thank you so much for all support you gave me, for the breakfasts, lunches and the amazing dinner on Saturday. Thank you to Dr. David Ahn to stay with me during all my first day. Thank you so much! Hope to see you soon!”
Dr. Andres Teare Figueroa

Santiago, Chile
“Thank you very much for hosting us and the quality of the course, it met all my expectations and more. Now I feel much more confident and more experienced in diagnostic and treatment of the TMJ specially with arthroscopy.
Dr. Christopher Fanelli

London, Ontario, Canada
“Excellent faculty to trainee ratio. The specimens were realistic, and the lectures and didactic time was ideally implemented prior to the lab sessions. I would highly recommend this course as it currently is to all. Thank you for an excellent course and experience.”
Dr. Muammar Abu-Serriah

Auckland, New Zealand
“Excellent, pragmatic and systematic approach. With a friendly and approachable faculty. Excellent communication and I learned a lot of valuable arthroscopy knowledge and skills”