General Membership Meeting: Orthognathic Surgery – The Kaiser Experience – 9/14/23

THIS IS A HYBRID MEETING WITH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE OPTIONS.

THE IN-PERSON MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE SOCIETY OFFICE WITH LIMITED SEATING.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. NO WALK-INS WILL BE ALLOWED.

ONLINE MEETING WILL BE VIEWABLE VIA ZOOM.

Learn about Orthognathic Surgery from the viewpoint of a Kaiser Permanente Maxillofacial Surgeon. As one of the leading Healthcare providers in California, Kaiser Permanente is well known for its cutting-edge procedures and evidence-based approach to medical care. Unique to the Kaiser Permanente experience is the benefit of coverage for certain maxillofacial procedures, specifically Orthognathic Surgery. For this reason, the Division of Maxillofacial Surgery at Kaiser Permanente enjoys a reputation as one of the leading authorities on hospital-based surgery, especially Orthognathic Surgery. Yet, the Kaiser Permanente Maxillofacial Service largely remains an enigma to many community practitioners. This presentation aims to shed light on who we are and what we do, while emphasizing our rich experience with Orthognathic Surgery and how the process works within the Kaiser Permanente system.

At the conclusion of this presentation, the attendee will have a better understanding of the indications, benefits, and risks associated with orthognathic surgery, how the Kaiser surgeon approaches dentofacial deformities, timing and treatment planning of orthognathic cases, and management of complications from orthognathic surgery. Case presentations will be included, and audience participation is encouraged.

Biography:

Dr. Desai is originally from New Jersey where he attended Rutgers University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. He then attended Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey), earning his DMD degree. Following dental school, Dr. Desai attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee where he earned his MD degree. He remained at Vanderbilt for his general surgery internship followed by completion of an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency. Dr. Desai joined the Kaiser Permanente Medical Group in Santa Clara, CA where he has been practicing hospital-based Maxillofacial Surgery for the past 15 years. He is the Chief of the Division of Maxillofacial Surgery at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Santa Clara and previously served a 5-year term as Regional Chair of Maxillofacial Surgery during which he represented the entire Maxillofacial Service across the Northern California Permanente region. Dr. Desai’s clinical interests include Orthognathic Surgery, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pathology, Maxillofacial Trauma, Maxillofacial Reconstruction, and TMJ Total Joint reconstruction. He is a member of the Kaiser Regional Craniofacial Panel and is an Affiliated Clinical Instructor for Stanford University Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.