LEARNING OUTCOMES : By the end of the course learners should be able to: 1 Describe the fundamental principles of care planning and patient management for safe and effective hard and soft tissue surgery, in general dental practice. 2 Identify risk and manage complications in oral surgery , and understand when and how to refer onwards. 3 Demonstrate and carry out the steps involved in minor oral surgery procedures , so as to gain confidence in removing teeth and roots in a safe and effective manner , and reduce dento-alveolar referrals to secondary care. 4 Outline strategies for managing the risk of complications/emergencies , so as to increase predictability and effective outcomes for patients and minimise the risk of complaints and performing dento-alveolar surgery in general dental practice. |