Details:

This 2 day didactic and hands-on program is for the GP who wants to improve their fundamental surgical skill set. Participants will be able to experience a wide variety of surgical procedures typically seen in a GP office, but the emphasis will be on developing effective clinical skills in flaps, suturing and extractions.

This course is limited attendance with a low instructor to student ratio and will take place in our simulation lab where you will learn on phantom heads, special dental models, and pig mandibles.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Effectively assess patient and procedural risks

• Develop proficiency in the selection and use of surgical instruments

• Learn and apply surgical approaches to minimize tissue trauma

• Recognize and manage complications

Simulation lab experience will include:

• Flap design

• Suturing (interrupted, continuous locking, figure of 8)

• Biopsy techniques

• Simple extractions (forceps and elevators)

• Surgical extractions (bone and soft tissue sparing)

• Impactions (lower mesio-angular and horizontal)

• Root removal

• Incision and Drainage (drain placement)

• Tongue and lip tie revision

• Socket preservation and basic GB

• Sinus bump (Summers procedure)

• Connective tissue grafting

• Introduction to implant placement (guided and freehand)

Cancellation policy

Genesis Continuing Dental Education reserves the right to cancel any course at any time. In such cases, a full refund will be issued to each participant. Reimbursement will not be provided for any other expenses associated with registration.  Costs incurred for travel and hotel accommodations remain the responsibility of each participant. Participants who cancel more than 60 days prior to the course start date will receive a full refund. Participants who cancel less than 60 days but more than 30 days prior to the course start date are entitled to a refund minus an administrative fee of $100 for courses with tuition of more than $1000 or $50 for courses with tuition less than $1000. Participants who cancel less than 30 days prior to the course start date are not entitled to a refund. All course cancellation requests must be sent in writing to courses@genesiseducation.ca.