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
