Dental Extraction Skills for GDPs (SW25-06-21)

AvailabilityFully booked  Add to waiting list
SubjectOral and maxillofacial surgery
DescriptionCarla and Tim will be joining us in Bath to explore how we can become better at taking out teeth. We will be discussing potential difficulties, intact teeth and retained roots. The principles of sectioning teeth and flap design will also be considered. This is a small group course with plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion. We will be using synthetic skin and oral surgery models to illustrate extraction techniques.
Additional information

This course is aimed at dentists who would like to become more confident with basic oral surgery.  It is not a suitable course for those wishing to extend their skills.

Lunch will not be provided - please bring a packed lunch or visit one of the nearby cafes

VenueCircus Dental Practice, Bath - Bath & NE Somerset  View details
Date & timeSaturday 21 June 2025, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturersDr Carla Fleming & Timothy Harris  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dentist

Development outcomeC, D
Course styleHands-on
Catering Tea and coffee only
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£200.00
Aims

To improve the confidence of participants in managing extractions in primary care

Objectives

1. Discuss the challenges encountered with dental extractions in practice

2. Identify appropriate instruments and techniques for dental extractions

3. Describe the methods of extracting roots

4. Explain the principles of sectioning teeth for extraction

5. Recall principles for surgical extraction of teeth

Learning outcomes

This course will enable practitioners to become more confident at tackling appropriate minor oral surgery in practice.