Continuum 1

This is a 22-hour course, divided into two parts: 8 hours online didactic with self-paced instruction videos and 14 hours hands-on model work at the course venue.

• Part 1: 8 Hours Online, Didactic
  • This must be completed before Friday, May 19, 2023.
  • Note: If you have already taken our Intro to Surgery 8 hours online, didactic course, contact us to receive a reduced price on the full Continuum 1: Online course.
• Part 2: 14 Hours, Hands-On Model Work
  • Date: Friday (Didactic) and Saturday (Model Work), May 19-20, 2023

*Lunch will be provided.

Topics Covered in Part 1: 8 Hours Online, Didactic 

• Surgical Extractions, Periotome Bur/Luxator ‘system’ for root removal, Managing Moderate Third Molar Impactions, What to Do When Complications Occur
• Maxillary Sinus
  • Precautions
  • Medications
  • Preventing and Treating Perforations
  • Tuberosity Fractures
• Infection Control, Bone Grafting Techniques for Socket Preservation, Multiple Extractions and Ridge Grooming, Bleeding Management, Incision and Drainage
• When to Refer

Topics Covered in Part 2: 14 Hours, Hands-On Model Work 

Discussion ranges from basic to advanced.

• Instrumentation, Faster “surgical” extractions, Subtleties of sectioning and easier root retrieval, Flaps and suturing for exodontia and socket grafting, Extractions and the sinus, Multiple extractions and disease removal/alveoplasty, Exostoses excision and frenectomy, Incision, drainage and managing infection, Moderate third molar impactions, mandibular and maxillary case selection and things you need to know to avoid complications