The Tongue: A Reconstruction Challenge
Speaker
Dr. He earned her DMD from Harvard in 2019 and her MD from Penn in 2022. Currently a resident in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. He is learning and managing a range of conditions, including end-stage temporomandibular joint diseases, dentofacial deformities, trauma, as well as benign and malignant pathologies. Currently, she is researching the regenerative potential of dental stem cells and extracellular vesicles in tissue regeneration. Dr. He has received multiple awards for her work, including the Osteo Science Foundation Resident Research Award and the AAOMS Oral Presentation Award. She has published in top journals and serves on editorial boards. Dr. He is also committed to medical education and have written chapters in books on anatomy and third molar extractions.
Disclosure: Dr. He has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Description
Tongue is a complex organ with multiple functions including taste, swallowing, and speech. Its injury or resection due to pathologies serves as a challenge in reconstruction. Advances in regenerative medicine have allowed us to explore future improvements in tongue reconstruction via this avenue.
Educational Objectives
- Understand the complexities of the tongue and its functions
- Understanding how surgery affects quality of life
- Understanding the triad of tissue engineering