Dental Extraction Skills for GDPs (SW21-09-11-01)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOral and maxillofacial surgery
DescriptionCarla and Tim will be joining us in Bristol 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.

We are in uncertain times. Due to the COVID pandemic, it may be necessary to rearrange or postpone this course at short notice. Please be aware of social distancing measures, it may be necessary for us to contact you about this in advance of the course. 

VenueEngineers' House, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset  View details
Date & timeSaturday 11 September 2021, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturersDr Carla Fleming & Timothy Harris  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dentist

Development outcomeC, D
Course styleInteractive Workshop
Catering Meal
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£150.00
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.