CE Info &
Course Objectives

Continuing Education
Provider Approval:

Edward C. Hinds Symposium

This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through the joint efforts between the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Houston Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, Department of OMS.

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 10.25 continuing education credits.

AGD-Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22 - 12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Houston Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, Department of OMS. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Symposium Course
Description and
Objectives

The thirty-third Hinds Symposium will focus on an area of importance and interest to the oral and maxillofacial surgery practitioner.

The symposium brings together experts in the management of obstructive sleep apnea from several different fields. The speakers will highlight important concepts and recent developments in the field. Presentations will span diagnosis, implications for office-based anesthesia, non-surgical management, and surgical management.

Upon completion of this activity, the learner should be able to:

  • Diagnose and identify risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea.
  • Describe the range of management strategies for obstructive sleep apnea.
  • Utilize appropriate surgical modalities in the management of obstructive sleep apnea.