Essential Hands On Skills for Minor Oral Surgery (NW190116C)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOral Surgery
DescriptionDental procedures such as extractions can sometimes go wrong. Learn how to manage complications by gaining the skills and confidence to deal with these situations.
Additional information

This course offers a highly interactive learning experience that combines lecture, hands on training with pig’s jaws along with a further half day session where you will have the opportunity to observe an experienced Tier 2 oral surgeon within the primary care setting.

Registration for this course is 9am-9.30am

Pigs Jaws will be used on this course

Optional half day observing a Tier 2 provider in primary care.

  • Develop techniques from the experience of others
  • Obtain insight and appreciate the roles and experiences of others
  • Discuss and reflect upon your role, needs and opportunities with others.
VenueMANDEC, Manchester - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeWednesday 16 January 2019, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturersMr Gavin McManus & Dr Chris Waith  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dentist

Development outcomeA, B, C
Course styleHands-on
Core topic Not a core topic
CateringRefreshments and Lunch
CPD hours5:30
Cost£150.00
Aims

This course has been designed for the Dental Practitioner who wishes to develop their clinical competencies in providing regular minor oral surgery (MOS) within the dental practice.  Delegates will be able to perform MOS within a simulated setting, develop their skills and confidence, learn new techniques and will be given the opportunity to observe in a real patient setting. 

Objectives
  • Identify, diagnose and assess patient suitability for MOS within practice.
  • Recognise how to move on from simple to surgical extraction ( coping with broken teeth).
  • Discuss appropriate referral procedures.
  • Recognise appropriate instruments and materials.
  • Demonstrate the principles of flap design and bone removal.
  • Demonstrate the principles of suturing.
  • Display closure of an OAC/ flap advancement periosteal release.
  • Discuss the management and associated complications if impacted teeth.
  • Discuss the management of appropriate pain and anxiety control.
  • Take part in an optional half day observing a Tier 2 provider in primary care.
  • Develop techniques from the experience of others
  • Obtain insight and appreciate the roles and experiences of others
  • Discuss and reflect upon your role, needs and opportunities with others. 
Learning outcomes

Delegates will have greater confidence in conducting routine minor oral surgery within general practice and understand when it is appropriate to refer.