TOPIC 1 - Scope of Practice

• Review of AHPRA(DBA) policy on Scope of Practice

TOPIC 2 - Consent

• ADA Assist Presentation achieving valid consent

TOPIC 3 - Suturing

• Handling of Suturing Instruments and Knot tying techniques

TOPIC 4 - Anatomy

• Review of Dental and Alveolar anatomy for Exodontia and Minor Oral Surgery

TOPIC 5 - Instrumentation for Exodontia and Minor Oral Surgery

• Review of Instrument design and correct use
• Safeguards for Instrument use
• Practical exercise - Application of dental elevators

TOPIC 6 - Bone Removal for Exodontia and Minor Oral Surgery

• Purpose of Bone Removal
• Planning for Bone Removal
• Safety Considerations
• Common Errors
• Practical exercise - Removal of bone to assist tooth removal

TOPIC 7 - Abscess Drainage

• Lateral Approach for Permucosal Drainage of a Dental Abscess
• Practical Exercise - Lateral Approach for Permucosal Drainage of a Dental Abscess

TOPIC 8 - Medical Management

• Assessment and Management of the medically compromised patient for Exodontia and Minor Oral Surgery in the general practice setting

TOPIC 9 - Tooth Sectioning for Exodontia and Minor Oral Surgery & Single and Multi Rooted Teeth

• Purpose of tooth sectioning
• Planning of tooth sectioning
• Safety Considerations
• Common Errors
• Practical Exercise - Tooth sectioning to assist tooth removal (single and multi rooted teeth)