370-Craniofacial Trauma & Surgery/Orthodontics

FLS224 - Faces of the Future: Technology Transforming Craniofacial Surgery and Orthodontics

Friday, February 20, 2026

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: W375C

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

Speaker(s)

Ronald S. Jacobson, DDS MS (he/him/his)

Orthodontist
Jacobson & Tsou Orthodontics
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Co-Presenter(s)

Pravin K. Patel, MD (he/him/his)

Professor and Chief of the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery
University of Illinois - Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Disclosure(s):

Ronald S. Jacobson, DDS MS: No financial relationships to disclose

Pravin K. Patel, MD: No relevant disclosure to display

The future of craniofacial surgery and orthodontics is here — and it’s digital. This fast-paced session takes you inside the evolution of Virtual Surgical Planning, revealing how today’s precision tools are redefining patient-specific care. Step into the operating room of tomorrow with immersive Virtual Reality simulations that let you plan, rehearse, and refine surgical procedures like never before. Discover how custom 3D-printed wires and brackets are transforming orthodontic surgical preparation, boosting accuracy, efficiency, and results. Packed with real-world insights and cutting-edge examples, this presentation shows how to harness emerging technology to elevate outcomes and reimagine what’s possible in craniofacial care

No Lecture Fee

Learning Objectives:

Explore the impact of immersive VR on surgical training and planning.
Identify benefits of custom 3D-printed orthodontic wires and brackets.
Integrate emerging technologies into clinical workflows for craniofacial surgical and orthodontic cases.