A day dedicated to building confidence in oral surgery cases, how to approach extractions in general in an organised and calm manner as well as tackle surgical extractions. The day will also discuss updates in managing medically compromised patients and what dentists should be aware of when treating patients who have multiple co-morbidities.

Relax and extract

Presented by Dr Mehrnoosh Dastaran

This presentation will address factors that might cause anxiety when attempting extractions in practice and provide solutions for them. It will incorporate a discussion of how to build confidence in oral surgery cases, how to approach extractions in an organised and calm manner, as well as tips for when things do not quite go as planned.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognise the factors that might increase the difficulty of an extraction
• Identify the favourable factors for an uncomplicated extraction
• List the factors that give peace of mind when attempting extractions in practice
• Recall what to do when things do not go as planned.

Step-by-step approach to surgical extractions

Presented by Dr Timothy Wong

This presentation is intended as a guide to surgical extractions, covering steps from pre-operative assessment through to post-operative care. Required equipment will be discussed, as will common surgical techniques.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Optimise assessment of complexity
• Understand the equipment and techniques used
• Understand post-procedure care.

Treatment planning with medically compromised patients

Presented by Dr Stephen Austin

In the medically compromised patient, the blueprint for a successful procedure is established well before the patient gets in the chair. Careful planning with anticipation of problems before they happen is often more important than careful surgery.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the common medical issues encountered in a private practice
• Recognise which medical issues can influence your planning and outcomes
• Anticipate risk, for both the patient and clinician
• Apply this knowledge to improve your consent process.