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NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM

Sponsored by the:

American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) with
The Craniofacial Center, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and the
Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Team, Duke University Medical Center

SYMPOSIUM CO-CHAIRS

Amelia F. Drake, MD, Director
The Craniofacial Center
University of North Carolina
School of Dentistry
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Jeffrey R. Marcus, MD, Director
Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Team
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina

SYMPOSIUM FACULTY

Orthodontics – Lucia H.S. Cevidanes, DDS, MS, PhD, Pedro Santiago, DMD
General/Pediatric Dentistry – Luiz Pimenta, DDS, PhD
Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery – Timothy A. Turvey, DDS
Otolaryngology – Amelia F. Drake, MD
Plastic Surgery – Jeffrey Marcus, MD
Prosthodontics – Lawrence E. Brecht, DDS
Speech-Language Pathology – Lynn Fox, MA, MEd

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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

This symposium is designed for the orthodontist who wishes to supplement his/her knowledge and skills in treatment strategies for the overall management of patients with clefts and craniofacial anomalies.  The focus is on orthodontic treatment in the broad context of an interactive coordinated team approach to care, with the goal of encouraging community orthodontists to work with their local cleft/craniofacial teams.  Multidisciplinary team care requires an understanding of the unique orthodontic considerations and their relationship to speech, occlusion and facial aesthetics in this special group of patients.

The faculty of experts will present an overview of team care and specifically the role of the orthodontist in the timing and sequencing of treatment.  Emphasis on the coordination of orthodontic treatment will address issues which require interactive management and appreciation for the goals of infant orthopedics, alveolar bone grafting, and orthognathic surgery.  Additionally, attendees will be updated on current rationales in the delivery of orthodontic treatment within the context of the team approach as well as future directions.

This program will also be of benefit to health care providers from other disciplines who wish to learn more about cleft/craniofacial care from the orthodontist's perspective.

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PROGRAM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2009

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education: The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association designates this continuing medical education activity for up to 5.5 credit hours in Category I of the Physician's Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.

Continuing Dental Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry is an American Dental Association CERP and Academy of General Dentistry PACE recognized provider of continuing dental education. The UNC School of Dentistry is also a proud member of the Association for Continuing Dental Education. Up to 5.5 hours of CDE credit may be awarded for attending this program.

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REGISTRATION

PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CONTACT THE ACPA NATIONAL OFFICE (919.933.9044) TO LEARN IF ONSITE REGISTRATIONS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED.

Registration Fees (click your type to register):

Paying by check? Please download the registration form.

*NON-MEMBERS: Are you interested in becoming a member of ACPA? Professionals interested in the area of habilitation and/or research concerned with the study and treatment of cleft palate and related craniofacial anomalies are invited to apply for membership. Included in the modest membership fee are such benefits as a subscription to the bi-monthly Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal and quarterly newsletter, access to the online membership-team directory, and other informational mailings and discount registration fees to the annual meeting and symposia.

To join ACPA and register for this meeting as an ACPA Member, please contact Rafael Goldberg, Member Services Manager at 919.933.9044 or membership@acpa-cpf.org.

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For more information:
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
1504 East Franklin Street, #102
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919.933.9044
919.933.9604 FAX
meetings@acpa-cpf.org

ACPA Members

HOTEL INFORMATION

A block of rooms is being held at the Doubletree Guest Suites-Raleigh/Durham for the nights of Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th. A rate of $89 plus tax is being offered until Wednesday, October 21st. You may book online, contact the hotel directly at 919.361.4660 or call the toll-free Hilton number, 800.222.8733 to make a reservation. Please be sure to mention you are attending the ACPA Orthodontic Symposium in order to obtain the discounted rate.