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A british principles in trauma course for residents and OMF surgeons

Principles in oral and maxillofacial trauma

Date: February 17 – 18, 2026 I Edinburgh, United Kingdom

A principles in trauma course for residents and OMF surgeons

Faculty of experienced UK trauma surgeons

Intensive workshop experience

SORG Course Chairman Niall McLeod, Coventry, United Kingdom

Course concept 

This course is designed to provide attendees with the knowledge and skills to assess and manage maxillofacial trauma, in line with curriculum objectives for maxillofacial surgery training. It includes lectures which describe the clinical assessment, imaging and treatment planning of fractures of the facial skeleton and workshops allowing attendees to practice the skills required for intermaxillary fixation and internal fixation of the facial bones.

At the end of the course the participant should be able to:

  • Examine patients with facial injuries and choose appropriate investigations
  • Diagnose and formulate a treatment plan for immediate and ongoing treatment
  • Understand the principles for facial fracture fixation, including choice of materials
  • Be aware of suitable options for surgical access
  • Apply intermaxillary fixation and appropriate internal fixation to fractures

Target audience Residents as well as oral and maxillofacial surgeons

Language English

Course venue Hotel Surgeons Quarter Edinburgh

Course fee 600 €, early bird discount until December 31, 2025: 480 €

 

 

Organizer on behalf of S.O.R.G. e.V.: KLS Martin SE & Co. KG, KLS Martin Platz 1, 78532 Tuttlingen, Germany

Program of the course I day 1

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Part 1 | 8:30 – 10:25 a.m.

  • Registration
  • Opening, welcome and introduction (McLeod)
  • Immediate management of trauma patients (Laraway)
  • Initial clinical assessment of maxillofacial region (Cook)
  • Imaging in maxillofacial trauma (Laraway)
  • Dental trauma (Cook)

Part 2 | 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

  • Intermaxillary fixation (McLeod)
  • Introduction to IMF workshop (McLeod)
  • IMF workshop (Faculty)
  • Bone healing and general principles of fixation (Cook)
  • Materials: titanium and resorbables (McLeod)

Part 3 | 1:20 – 3:35 p.m.

  • Management of simple mandibular fractures (Laraway)
  • Management of complex mandibular fractures (Cook)
  • Introduction to workshop (McLeod)
  • Workshop – fixation of simple and comminuted mandibular fractures (Faculty)

Part 4 | 3:55 – 5:30 p.m.

  • Management of condylar fractures (McLeod)
  • Introduction to workshop (McLeod)
  • Workshop – fixation of condyle neck and head fractures (Faculty)
  • Closing remarks day 1 (McLeod)

Program of the course I day 2

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Part 1 | 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.

  • Welcome and introduction to the day (McLeod)
  • Management of zygoma fractures (Laraway)
  • Management of orbital fractures (Cook)
  • Management of maxillary fractures (Laraway)

Part 2 | 10:35 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

  • Introduction to workshop (McLeod)
  • Workshop – fixation of midface fractures (Faculty)

Part 3 | 1:00 – 2:40 p.m.

  • Management of naso-ethmoid and frontal fractures (Laraway)
  • Management of panfacial fractures (Cook)
  • Paediatric fractures (McLeod)
  • Secondary reconstruction after facial trauma (McLeod)

Part 4 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

  • 3D planning, navigation and PSI (McLeod)
  • Closing remarks and feedback (McLeod)

Faculty

Victoria Cook

Perth, United Kingdom

David Laraway

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Niall McLeod

Coventry, United Kingdom

Reserve your spot

600 €, early bird discount until December 31, 2025: 480 €

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellation by course organizer

  • the course organizer reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the course non-viable.
  • if the organizer cancels a course, registrants will be offered a full refund of registration fees. The organizer will not reimburse other costs incurred with the course (travel or hotel bookings by participants not made by the organizer).
  • should circumstances arise that result in postponement of a course, the organizer has the right to either issue a full refund or transfer registration to the same event at the new, future date.

Registration cancellation by participant:

  • The deadline to receive a refund for your registration is 21 business days before the course.
  • Registration cancellations received prior to the deadline may be eligible to receive a refund less a service fee of € 100.-.
  • Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund.
  • Refunds will not be available for registrants who choose not to attend the course.
  • Cancellations will be accepted in writing only and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline. When writing your cancellation please include the details of your credit card or bank details (BIC).

Note regarding Covid-19

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