In this concise 3-hour lecture-seminar for general dentists, participants will learn basic and advanced concepts and skills in oral surgery. Starting with patient evaluation, the course will cover medical conditions that impact surgery, computer imaging, local anesthesia, surgical anatomy, surgical techniques, flaps and sutures, and instrumentation. You will learn the third molar extraction and alternative techniques in the extraction of impacted third molars. Clinical risks and complications of these procedures will be examined with an emphasis on how to prevent problems.

You Will Learn:

• Surgical and atraumatic approach for extraction of teeth, including patient evaluation, local anesthesia, surgical anatomy, techniques, flaps, and instrumentation
• Surgical techniques for effective surgical extraction, including third molar surgery, flaps, and sutures, and alternatives for impacted molars
• Atraumatic extraction with preservation of buccal bone and attached soft tissue.

Who Should Attend:

This program is designed for general dentists interested in oral surgery, concepts, and skills.

University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is one of the nation's premier dental schools and has served the Bay Area community for more than 100 years. The dental school is committed to excellence and innovation in education, research, community service and patient care. The Division of Continuing Dental Education is dedicated to educating dental professionals by providing the highest quality CE programs available in dentistry today.