TMJ Arthroscopy Training

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TMJ Surgical Arthroscopy Training Courses

This is a weekend, hands-on cadaveric training course demonstrating the McCain Technique and utilizing the McCain TMJ Arthroscopy System and the Nexus CMF ClearView Hybrid Tower. Attendees are encouraged to bring surgical staff at no additional charge.

Class Lab Students

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.

Level I will include a didactic lecture and lab demonstration of the First Puncture technique and insertion of the arthroscope into the posterior recess of the superior joint space; diagnostic arthrocentesis;

arthroscopic lysis and lavage under visualization; examination of the Seven-Points-of-Interest; entering the anterior recess in preparation for insertion of second puncture or deposition of targeted medication.

Level II includes a lecture and cadaveric demonstration of placing the Second Punture and insertion of an operative port; identification, explanation, and use of the full-range of 1.8mm arthroscopy instruments; introduction of mechanical and thermal instruments such as shavers, radio frequency ablation and coagulation devices, and a Holmium YAG solid-state laser.

Level III demonstrates the repositioning of the disc also known as discopexy. The didactic portions of the course will also include a lecture on arthroscopy complications. The course will conclude with a question-and-answer session conducted by the faculty.

McCain TMJ Surgical Arthroscopy Training Course With Students

Course Objectives

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

Day 1 (One joint)

Didactic Session

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

Hands-on Cadaveric Session

Level 1 Arthroscopy

1st-Puncture (Fossa Portal) Technique
Seven Points-of-Interest

Level II Arthroscopy

2nd-Puncture (Operative Port) Technique
Introduction to Surgical Instruments

Day 2 (Two joints)

Didactic Session

Introduction to Thermals
Complications
CPT Coding and Reimbursement
Faculty/Attendee Q&A Session

Hands-on Cadaveric Session

1st and 2nd-Puncture Review
Training on Thermals
Level III Faculty Demonstration

Faculty

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

Assistant Professor, Dept. of OMS, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Phil., PA
OMS Residency, LSU Health Sciense Center - New Orleans/University Medical Center
DDS, New York University/Medical School

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. Moe Hakim, DDS

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of OMS, University of Michigan
2-Year TMJ Arthroscopy Fellowship, Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital
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

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. Marcos Pitta, DDS, OMS, MSc

Dr Marcos Pitta has received his dental degree by Universidade Paulista in 1987, and his master degree in 1998. He was staff surgeon in the University hospital at University of São Paulo and also assistant professor from 1989 through 1996. From June 1997 through July 1998 was OMS Fellow at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas USA. He is currently in private practice in Dental Implants and orthognathic surgery and is visiting professor of four orthodontic graduation programs and head of Oral and maxillofacial surgery Department of three major hospitals in São Paulo, Brazil.

Dr. Nicolas Homsi, DDS, OMS, MSc, PhD

AO Fellow of Kantonspital Basel - CH
International Faculty - AO Foundation
Regional Education AO Foundation Team
Professor of OMS of Federal Fluminense University - ISNF

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

Agenda

Day One

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

6:00 pm

Nexus CMF Sponsored Staff and Attendee Dinner

Day Two

8:30 am - 9:00 am

Light Fare (bagels, juice coffee, etc.)

9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Didactic/Cadaveric Lab Sessions:

Review Levels I and II
Introduction to Level III
Hands-on Training

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Lunch/Course Evaluation

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Wet/Dry Lab Sessions:

Level III Demonstration
Hands-on Training

4:30 pm

Course Certificate Completion Presentation

Dates

Nexus CMF TMJ Arthroscopy Trainings

Nexus/McCain Fellows Course

- Salt Lake City, UT

- Miami, FL

Nexus/Pastore - Latin America Course

- Salt Lake City, UT

Nexus/Pastore - Brazilian Course

- Salt Lake City, UT

2021

MAY

1-2

Sat-Sun

Salt Lake City, UT

1 Faculty per station
2 attendees per station
3 joints per attendee

$2,700

AUGUST

28-29

Sat-Sun

Salt Lake City

1 Faculty per station
2 attendees per station
3 joints per attendee

$2,700

DECEMBER

4-5

Sat-Sun

Salt Lake City

1 Faculty per station
2 attendees per station
3 joints per attendee

$2,700

2022

JANUARY

15-16

Sat-Sun

Salt Lake City, UT

1 Faculty per station
2 attendees per station
3 joints per attendee

$2,700

FEBRUARY

12-13

Sat-Sun

Salt Lake City

1 Faculty per station
3 attendees per station
3 joints per attendee

$2,700

MARCH

19-20

Sat-Sun

Salt Lake City, UT

1 Faculty per station
2 attendees per station
3 joints per attendee

$2,700

MAY

21-22

Sat-Sun

Salt Lake City, UT

1 Faculty per station
2 attendees per station
3 joints per attendee

$2,700

AUGUST

20-21

Sat-Sun

Salt Lake City, UT

1 Faculty per station
2 attendees per station
3 joints per attendee

$2,700

OCTOBER

22-23

Sat-Sun

Salt Lake City, UT

1 Faculty per station
2 attendees per station
3 joints per attendee

$2,700

Testimonials

"I really don’t think you could improve. The format was great and the instruction was excellent."

- Dr. Bryce Leavitt
Henderson, Nevada

"This was an exceptional course. Faculty were completely engaged; support staff of organization was first class and the cadavers were of the highest quality. This course was absolutely worth traveling 15,000km to do."

- Dr. Peter Aquilina
Sydney, Australia

"Excellent, pragmatic and systematic approach. With a friendly and approachable faculty. Excellent communication and I learned a lot of valuable arthroscopy knowledge and skills"

- Dr. Muammar Abu-Serriah
Auckland, New Zealand

"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. Christopher Fanelli
London, Ontario, Canada

"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 to many maxillofacial surgeons."

- Dr. Patricia Radiac
Sao Paulo, 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. In particular, Rick was very helpful and competent in the lab, he was exceptional. Congratulations to everyone that was involved in the course, especially Kevin, Dr. Choi and Rick. The whole Nexus team was very friendly and efficient. When I return to Utah I will make it a point to visit again.

- Dr. Renata Magnanelli
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. Marcus A. do Amaral
Sao Paulo, Brazil

"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. The professor's Daniel Reem And David were great, always available and looking for a way to explain and teach. Rick was a great support as well.

Hope we meet again in another training course or meeting. Thank you for everything again."

- Dr. Andres Teare Figueroa
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."

- Christian Droguett Tidy
Santiago, Chile

"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. Stefan Gerber
Geneva, Switzerland

"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. Ankit Pandey
Mumbai, India

"Anyone interested in TMJ arthroscopy would benefit from this course."

- Dr. Mike Malmquist
Portland, OR, 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. Caleb English
Langley, VA, USA

"It was a perfect training. This comprehensive course helped me clearly and completely learn TMJ arthroscopy. Nexus faculty and team provided incredible hands-on teaching assistance and overall amazing service. It was a truly, valuable experience."

- Dr. Chien-Ling Lin
Taipae, Taiwan

About

Come Join Us

TMJ Surgical Arthroscopy Training Courses

Course Objectives

Day 1 (One joint)

Day 2 (Two joints)

Faculty

McCain Fellows TMJ Arthroscopy Course Faculty

Dr. David Y. Ahn, DMD

Dr. Daniel Choi, DDS, MD

Dr. Clayton Davis, DDS, MD, MSc. FRCD(C)

Dr. Christopher Fanelli, DDS, FRCD(C)

Dr. Moe Hakim, DDS

Dr. Reem H. Hossameldin, BDS, MSc, PhD

Dr. Jose I. Montero, DDS

Pastore Brazil TMJ Arthroscopy Course Faculty

Dr. Gabriel Pastore, DDS, MSc, PhD

Dr. Marcos Pitta, DDS, OMS, MSc

Dr. Nicolas Homsi, DDS, OMS, MSc, PhD

Dr. Patricia Radaic, DDS, OMS, MSc

Agenda

Day One

Day Two

Dates

Nexus CMF TMJ Arthroscopy Trainings

2021

2022

Locations

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah

Testimonials

Online Modules

Registration