CAPE TOWN, 24 OCTOBER, 2019 – International specialist maxillofacial and oral surgeons will meet from today at the Cape Town International Convention Centre for the annual SASMFOS Congress 2019. The annual congress is organised by the South African Society of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeons (SASMFOS) and hosted in conjuction with international partners, British Association of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS), Australia New Zealand Association of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS), and the African division of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists (IAOP).
“We are delighted to welcome delegates to the annual SASMFOS Congress 2019. As a specialist medical society, we acknowledge the growing demands to serve our patients, hospitals and funders, it is critical that we build on our local and international networks to find new perspectives and innovative solutions for our members,” says Dr Frits Hoogendijk, President of SASMFOS.
Hoogendijk adds that the congress aims to establish an engaging global platform for specialist maxillofacial and oral surgeons, to discuss new innovative trends, funding concerns and to find new ways of partnering with a global network that will add value to better serve patients, hospitals and funders.
This year’s congress will officially be opened by SASMFOS, BAOMS, ANZAOMS and the IAOP. The diverse group of presenters and speakers are represented by both SASMFOS and the IAOP.
Some key highlights on this year’s programme include abstracts delving deeper into various critical issues and findings concerning head and neck malignancy, reconstruction, alternative reconstruction, complex dental implant reconstruction, orthognathics, craniofacial and clefts, pathology and ethics, temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and a variety lectures on diverse topics.
“We have also included a session to unpack SASMFOS ethics. The session will feature Dr Loz Newman who will present an abstract on Maxillofacial Medicolegal Misdemeanours, followed by dentolegal advisor Dr Alasdair McKelvie who will present two abstracts, one on Claims drivers of claims and regulatory investigations and the second on Indemnity/insurance and how they work and are priced,” says Dr Frits Hoogendijk who will close-off the session with his presentation of Ethical use of coding and its correct use in OMS.
The programme extends beyond the everyday practice, and seeks to explore case studies where the profession may partner or add value outside of the norm. Dr Gerhard Steenkamp, a world renonwned veterinary dentist and maxillofacial surgeon who is passionate about conservation in Africa, will present his view on the history of veterinary dentistry and its growth, with particular emphasis on wild animals.
Dr Satyesh Parmar is the President of the British Association of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons (BOAMS) and says that the not-for-profit society looks forward to being a part of the congress in 2019. “As a non-profit society serving our members, BOAMS seeks to promote the advancement of education, research and the development of maxillofacial and oral surgery, not only in the British Isles, but to also build parnerships with global societies. The annual SASMFOS Congress brings together specialists from around the world, sharing clinical and scientific information,” says Parmar who will also be presenting at the congress alongside other members from BOAMS.
Vice President of ANZAOMS, Dr Dimitrios Nikolarakos, says “The annual SASMFOS Congress adds great value to our society’s focus to support the study and advancement of oral and maxillofacial surgery. It has been a great honour to be part of the congress, and we look forward to representing our members from Australia and New Zealand.”
John Wright, past president of the IAOP, “The primary objectives for the IAOP is the development and promotion of oral pathology and the specialist practice. To encourage communication between individuals of all nations in support of our global vision towards becoming the leading force in academic oral pathology internationally.”
“Like every year since the inception of the first SASMFOS Congress by the society almost 50 years ago, the SASMFOS Congress 2019 brings together maxillofacial and oral specialist surgeons from around the world to Cape Town,” says Hoogendijk.
Delegates represent a surgical branch of both medicine and dentistry and are concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases which affect the mouth, jaw, face and neck. The programme features leading industry specialists presenting on topics that impact the industry, build and foster relationships, and guidance on best practice when dealing with patients, hospitals and funders.
The SASMFOS Congress 2019 takes place from 24 to 26 October at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Delegates can look forward to a week of informative talks and global networking opportunities, while enjoying all the the beautiful Mother City and surrounds has to offer. For more information visit www.congress.sasmfos.org.
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ABOUT SASMFOS
Visit www.sasmfos.org for more information on SASMFOS.
With around 12 million patients in South Africa, SASMFOS aims to represent member surgeons and to engage, on their behalf with medical aid funds to facilitate coverage of medical procedures, hospitals, healthcare providers, patients and regulatory authorities. SASMFOS provides support on best practice management, as well as further education, research, professional development and insight into innovation trends in the industry.
Ongoing initiatives and networking opportunities provide members with local and international exposure to world-class peers, education and research. Alongside the annual SASMFOS Congress, the society offers numerous opportunities to members to keep in contact and to engage with peers from affiliated associations across the globe.
ABOUT THE SASMFOS CONGRESS 2019
Visit //congress.sasmfos.org for more information on the congress.
Like every year since the inception of the first SASMFOS Congress by the society almost 50 years ago, the SASMFOS Congress 2019 brings together maxillofacial and oral specialist surgeons from around the world to Cape Town. Delegates represent a surgical branch of both medicine and dentistry and are concerned with the diagnosis and treatement of diseases which affect the mouth, jaw, face and neck. The programme features leading industry specialists presenting on topics that impact the industry, build and foster relationships, and guidance on best practice when dealing with patients, hospitals and funders.
This year’s congress will officially be opened by SASMFOS, BAOMS, ANZAOMS and the IAOP. The diverse group of presenters and speakers are represented by both SASMFOS and the IAOP.
Topics of conversation will include:
- Head and neck malignancy
- Reconstruction
- Alternative reconstruction
- Complex dental implant reconstruction
- Orthognathics
- Cranio-facial and clefts
- Pathology and ethics
- TMJ
- A variety lectures on diverse topics
MORE SAMSFOS CONGRESS 2019 HIGHLIGHTS
The SASMFOS Congress 2019 opens today, 24 October, until Saturday, 26 October. For a comprehensive line-up of the speakers and full programme details, please visit //congress.sasmfos.org.
Be sure not to miss the following abstracts from leading industry specialists:
Thursday, 24 October, CTICC:
Head and neck malignancy: surgical margins, Prof Anastasios Kanatas Total nasal reconstruction, Dr Bhavin Visavadia Sinus lifts…bone augmentation – are they still in vogue? Dr Wynand van der Linden SASMFOS AGM (this meeting is for SASMFOS specialist members only)
Friday, 25 October, CTICC:
Endoscopic base of skull and transorbital surgery, Dr Darlene Lubbe Facial reanimation, rehabilitation of the paralysed face, Dr Thiraviam Sabesan Surgical art and facial beauty, Dr Thiraviam Sabesan Concomitant orthognathic surgery and total TMJ reconstruction, Dr Giovanni Gerbino Reconstruction of the TMJ in adults and children, Dr Ned Saeed Veterinary dentistry of the 21st century, Dr Gerhard Steenkamp
Saturday, 26 October, CTICC
Maxillofacial medicolegal misdemeanours, Dr Loz Newman Claims drivers of claims and regulatory investigations, Dr Alasdair McKelvie DPL Indemnity/insurance and how they work and are priced, Dr Alasdair McKelvie DPL Ethical use of coding and its correct use in OMS, Dr Frits Hoogendijk
IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR DELEGATES
• Venue & logistics
The 2019 congress will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. The precongress sessions will be held at the same venue, unless otherwise indicated.
For general logistical assistance, please contact Bridget de Beer on +27 21 486 9111 or [email protected] Alternatively, please contact Annie Klaas on +27 21 486 9222 or [email protected]
For travel assistance, please contact Lisa Forsythe, Senior consultant and director at Sure Viva Travels, on +27 12 348 8560, or [email protected]
• Registration information
Kindly note that registration fees are dependent on various categories of registration. To register, please visit the official website for the congress and complete the details to see the registration fee applicable to your selected criteria. To register, please visit //congress.sasmfos.org or email [email protected]