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10th Annual William Bell Symposium- From Timeless Principles to Predicting the Face: Soft-Tissue Simulation and AI in Modern Orthognathic Surgery -May 22-23,2026
In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS- (DEADLINE-May 8 ,2026)
Three-dimensional virtual planning improves the outcomes of orthognathic surgery, but several barriers have prevented full implementation. Successful implementation requires (1) an understanding of computer tomography, image processing, and three-dimensional geometry,(2) the use well-tested software and planning protocols, and (3) cost-control. In this seminar, attendees will learn the fundamentals of three-dimensional medical imaging, how to diagnose facial deformities using advanced morphometric tools, and how to efficiently simulate treatment in a 3D virtual environment. Additionally, attendees will learn the latest treatment planning protocols and how to reduce treatment cost. Nuances associated with preparation and planning for orthognathic surgery such as surgery first options, case set up with aligners, updates on the surgical treatments of obstructive sleep apnea, complications and their managements, will be discussed.
Fees
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
Private physician (located within the Greater Houston Area)* | $380 |
| ALL OTHERS-IN-PERSON | $350 |
ALL OTHERS- VIRTUAL | $250 |
RESIDENTS/FELLOWS/STUDENTS | COMPLIMENTARY |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
Target Audience
The target audience for this medical event is Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists, plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, residents/fellows,
researchers, nurses, and technicians involved with or interested in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participants should be able to:
- Describe the fundamentals of three-dimensional imaging and their predictability
- Understand the preoperative planning and preparation for orthognathic surgery using different methods
- Be able to recognize and manage surgical and cosmetic complications associated with orthognathic surgery.
| From Timeless Principles to Predicting the Face Soft-Tissue Simulation and AI in Modern Orthognathic Surgery 10th William Bell Symposium | ||
| AGENDA │ Friday, May 22, 2026 | ||
| Time | Topics | Speaker |
| 12:00 PM | Registration and Lunch | |
| 12:45 PM | Welcome Remarks | Jaime Gateno, DDS, MD |
| 1:00 PM | The Legacy of William Bell | Richard B. Bell, MD, DDS, FACS, FRCS(Ed) |
| 1:30PM | A Broader Approach for an Aesthetic Outcome | Sonny Long, DDS |
| 2:10 PM | Discussion and Q&A | |
| 2:20 PM | The Soft Tissue Prediction Challenge | Bryan Aleman, DDS, MS |
| 3:00 PM | Discussion and Q&A | |
| 3:10 PM | Break | |
| 3:20 PM | Novel Strategies for Bone Driven Soft Tissue Simulation: How AI is helping | Jaime Gateno, DDS, MD |
| 4:00 PM | Updates on Orthodontic Preparation for Surgical Cases: Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces | Sonny Long, DDS |
| 4:40 PM | Discussion and Q&A | |
| 4:50 PM | Key Note Lecture: Appreciating and Addressing the Adverse Aesthetic Consequences of Uncorrected Skeletal Dysplasia | Stephen B. Baker, MD, DDS, FACS |
| 5:30 PM | Personalized Bone Reference Models for Assessing Facial Deformity | Daeseung Kim, PhD |
| 5:50 PM | Discussion and Q&A | |
| 6:00 PM | Adjourn | |
| 6:10 PM | Cocktails with Dr. Michael Kleubec at TBA Location | |
| From Timeless Principles to Predicting the Face Soft-Tissue Simulation and AI in Modern Orthognathic Surgery 10th William Bell Symposium | ||
| AGENDA │ Saturday, May 23, 2026 | ||
| Time | Topics | Speaker |
| 7:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast | |
| 7:55 AM | Welcome Remarks | Nagi Demian, DDS, MD |
| 8:00 AM | Orthognathic Surgery for Post-traumatic Deformities | Nagi Demian, DDS, MD |
| 8:40 AM | Orthodontic Presentation | Katie Julien, DDS, MS |
| 9:20 AM | Key Note Lecture: Optimizing Efficiency in Orthognathic Surgery | Stephen B Baker, MD, DDS, FACS |
| 10:00 AM | Discussion and Q&A | |
| 10:10 AM | Break | |
| 10:20 AM | Soft Tissue Driven Planning: A Disruptive Innovation in Orthognathic Surgery | Jaime Gateno, DDS, MD |
| 11:00 AM | Auto Transplantation and Space Closure in Congenitally Missing Teeth | Sonny Long, DDS |
| 11:40 AM | Discussion and Q&A | |
| 11:50 AM | Top 5 Abstract Presentations | |
| 12:50 AM | Key Note Lecture: Media Misinformation in Orthognathic Surgery | Richard B. Bell, MD, DDS, FACS, FRCS(Ed) |
| 1:30 AM | Adjourn | |
In-Person attendance will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute (6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030).
Virtual information will be provided to registered learners.
Price
Fees
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
Private physician (located within the Greater Houston Area)* | $380 |
| ALL OTHERS-IN-PERSON | $350 |
ALL OTHERS- VIRTUAL | $250 |
RESIDENTS/FELLOWS/STUDENTS | COMPLIMENTARY |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.