Course overview
The Oral Surgery series of courses consist of 3 Model based modules and a 2-day Cadaver based module, designed to consolidate undergraduate and early career experience in Exodontia and Minor Oral Surgery knowledge and techniques for the General Dental Practitioner.
The Course will provide updated review of important aspects of patient management required to safely carry out Exodontia and Minor Oral Surgery procedures in the General Dental Practice Setting.
The Course will provide a review of potential complications which may arise when carrying out Exodontia and Minor Oral Surgery procedures in the General Dental Practice Setting to assist attendees in case selection and communication with their patients.
This course is not intended to expand scope of practice.
By providing knowledge review and hands on practical experience the course will assist practitioners in defining their own scope of practice in order to meet their obligations under the Dental Board of Australia’s Registration Standards.
COURSE Prerequisites
In order to be eligible to attend Oral Surgery Module 2, attendees must have completed Oral Surgery Module 1 or have a minimum of 5 years relevant clinical experience. However it is recommended that all delegates complete each Module in order to get the most of of the learning experience.
Module 2 OVERVIEW
Attendees will:
- Be provided instruction on case selection for Exodontia and Minor Oral Surgery for the General Dental Practitioner.
- Carry out several practical exercises utilising models focusing on removal of multi rooted teeth.
- Be provided updates on medical management of patients for Exodontia and Minor Oral Surgery.
- Be provided instruction on suturing and carry out practical exercises using models and animal specimens to consolidate skills in suture placement and tying.
At the completion of this course, participants may be interested in attending Oral Surgery - Module 3, and/or Oral Surgery - Module 4, the next courses in this practical series.
Learning Objectives
TOPIC 1 - Treatment Planning for Exodontia and Minor Oral Surgery
- Review of basic principles of case selection
- Which cases to refer obligations under DBA standards
- Common errors resulting in poor case selection and potential consequences
TOPIC 2 - Tooth Sectioning Multi Rooted Teeth
- Review of Sectioning of Multirooted Teeth
- Group Exercise - Sectioning of multirooted teeth to assist removal on model
TOPIC 3 - Medical management
- Management of the anticoagulated patient
- Group Exercise - Recognising medications associated with increased risk of Osteonecrosis
TOPIC 4 - Suturing
- Selection of Suture material and needles
- Techniques for suture placement and tying
- Group Exercise - Placement and tying of suture on models and Sheep Tongue
TOPIC 5 - Removal of Root Fragments
- Application of Instruments to assist in removal of retained root fragments
- Practical Exercise - Application of root tip elevators to remove root fragments on model
SPEAKER BIOgraphies
Dr Barbara Woodhouse
MBBS, B.DSc(hons), M.DSc, FRACDS, FFDRCS (Irel), FRACDS (OMS)
Dr. Barbara Woodhouse graduated in dentistry from the University of Queensland in 1978 and worked for Queensland Health and in private practice – both in rural Queensland and in Brisbane – before deciding to specialise in oral and maxillofacial surgery. After completing a Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, she returned to the University of Queensland to teach and to complete a Masters degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery in combination with a four-year surgical training program, initially at the Royal Brisbane Hospital. To broaden her experience, Dr. Woodhouse completed her final year in a world class training facility in the United Kingdom and was admitted to Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
She was awarded a traveling Fellowship to Europe in recognition of the work she undertook in England. On her return to Australia, Dr. Woodhouse commenced private practice in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. At the same time she completed a medical degree through the University of Queensland and was awarded a specialist Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
She was appointed as a consultant at the Royal Brisbane Hospital from 1994 to 2009, where she pioneered several techniques not previously performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Queensland. She has also served as Lieutenant Colonel Consultant to the Australian Army, and has served on the national board of examiners for doctors applying for specialist registration in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She is a frequently invited speaker to medical and dental groups both in Australia and overseas.
Dr. Barbara Woodhouse frequently travels overseas to extend her skills and training and is the chair of Operation Interface, (an NGO affiliated with the International Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons) which supervises the supply of surgical expertise to Bangladesh, Cambodia Fiji, Tonga, PNG, Vietnam and Vanuatu and initiates and supports training programs for local surgeons in these areas
Dr. Woodhouse practices all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery but has a special interest in the correction of facial deformities.
Dr Chris Muir
BDSc(Qld); MDS (Adel): FDSRCS (Eng); FRACDS: Dip. Oral Surgery RACDS.
Chris Muir graduated BDSc. from the Univ of Qld in 1973 and worked as a general dentist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and subsequently trained as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Guys Hospital London, and the Royal Adelaide Hospital and the University of Adelaide Dental School. He taught undergraduates and postgraduates in the Universities of Queensland, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide Dental schools and Guys Hospital Dental School. On completing his specialty training in Adelaide in 1981 he commenced private practice in Brisbane and worked in private and public hospitals in Brisbane and Bundaberg until retiring in 2017. He continued to teach undergraduate dental students in the Univ. of Qld Dental School until 2020.
A/Prof Anthony Lynham
BMed (Hons) FRACDS(OMS) FRCS Ed.
Anthony completed his surgical training in Maxillofacial surgery in Queensland. A Fellowship visit to Switzerland enabled him to gain further experience in this fascinating surgical field. Dr Lynhams’ experience includes dento-alveolar surgery, dental implants, wisdom teeth, facial trauma and reconstruction, sleep apnoea surgery, orthognathic surgery, bone grafting and oro-facial pathology. He has a special interest in orbital surgery , trauma surgery and post traumatic facial reconstructive surgery.
Anthony has returned to practice after serving as a senior government minister. It was here that significant legislative reforms were implemented to lessen the incidence of trauma in our society. He now serves as clinical director at the Jamieson Trauma Institute.
EVENT PRICING
ADA Member dentist - $1330
Non-member dentist - $2320
CPD Points
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