Course No: 0S06-12 Fri., Sat.: 16 CDE Credits / Sun.: 6 CDE Credits
Office Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
For the General Practitioner “Demystified”
Friday, Saturday, Sunday – June 15, 16, 17, 2012
(Sunday course is limited to 20 people.)
Location: Faculty of Dentistry,
124 Edward Street, Toronto, ON
Dr. Howard Holmes, DDS, Dip OMFS, FICD
Interim Head Div of OMFS, University of Toronto, Director, Graduate OMFS Training Program, Director of Undergraduate OMFS Teaching, University of Toronto, Surgical Director Graduate Surgical Orthognathic Surgery Program, University of Toronto.
Course Synopsis
Oral & maxillofacial Surgeons typically engage in and represent the community standard in certain areas for facial trauma, facial deformity correction, cancer surgery, reconstructive facial surgery, cosmetic facial surgery, temporomandibular joint management and surgery, head and neck infections and the management of other pathologies. However, the most fundamental, and important aspect of our practices remains the provision of dentoalveolar surgery. Extracting teeth, draining abscesses, removing roots, performing biopsies and placing implants are the cornerstone of our specialty. We also consider these skills to be at the cornerstone of practice for the general practitioner.
Typically, referral to an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon is based on a number of issues which typically include, time requirements, anesthetic concerns, medical issues, degree of difficulty, requirement of other medical services for patients, and often times due to fear or a poor past experience in treating certain scenarios. In some instances it is not unusual for practitioners to completely eliminate even the simplest extractions from their practice due to practice preferences or the busyness of the practice.
The course is intended for those who have shied away from performing surgical procedures due to previous difficulties or fears, but also for those who enjoy surgery but find that they need to strengthen certain areas and it is hoped that this intensive, and focused course can clear up any misconceptions and alleviate any fears that you may have. We encourage dialogue with instructors and hope that you can pick up some “tricks” along the way.
Basically we hope to demonstrate how with proper diagnosis, treatment planning and the execution of proper basic skills that you will be able to consistently obtain better results, that will satisfy your patients and make your practices more complete.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the course, participants should be able to know:
- When and when not remove a tooth
- What are the some of the important medical issues and how can they be managed in office?
- How can I manage anesthetic problems?
- What radiographs are needed (and required) to make an adequate diagnosis and what is becoming the standard for certain circumstances?
- What is the evidence supporting the removal of impacted teeth, and the use of antibiotics and analgesics?
- What are the critical principles that produce excellent surgery?
- What flaps to use in what situations
- What sutures to use and why
- How to approach impacted teeth
- How to drain an abscess and the antibiotics required
- How and when to do a biopsy
- What are the most common post-operative complications and how are they handled?
- When and how to apply “Ridge Preservation” in anticipation of dental implants.
These objectives will be dealt with by reviewing and refreshing the basic surgical concepts that are essential not only for simple surgical techniques, but also for advanced and more elaborate procedures. Through case presentations, hands-on animal laboratory exercises and video surgeries, the participant will receive a wide spectrum of approaches that should increase the confidence to tackle what at times may seem insurmountable obstacles.The essential components of the program will be covered over a two day period. An additional optional half day will be provided to a limited number of participants during which simulated surgical procedures will be performed using surgical simulator models.
Tuition*
(includes continental breakfast, networking lunch, and afternoon refreshments)
| Prior to June 1, 2012 | After June 1, 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists - Friday & Saturday: | $1750 | $1850 |
| Dentists - Sunday (additional): | $850 | $850 |
| Dental Team Members: | $400 | $400 |
There may be an additional charge for the purchase of materials that are required to complete the hands-on component of this course.
* Office Staff Tuition fee applies only when attending with dentist. Office Staff attending without dentist are required to pay the dentist fee.
Friday:
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Course: 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Sunday:
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Course: 9:00 a.m.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Two weeks prior to course date – 100% refund. One week prior to course date – 50% refund. There is no refund for cancellations after one week prior to course date.
DISCLAIMER: Dental education institutions have an obligation to disseminate new knowledge related to the dental practice. In so doing, some presentations may include controversial materials or commercial references. Sponsorship of a continuing dental education course by the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry does not necessarily imply endorsement of a particular philosophy, procedure, or product by this institution. The University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry reserves the right to cancel this course due to circumstances beyond its control.