Oral Surgery Module 1 (Aug 30, 2024)

Oral Surgery Module 1 is organized by Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch (ADAQ) and will be held on Aug 30, 2024 at ADAQ CPD & Training Centre, Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia.

Description:
Module 1 Overview
Attendees will:
• Review the Dental Board of Australia’s Guidelines for Scope of Practice in relation to Exodontia and Minor Oral Surgery.
• Be provided updates on aspects of medical history and patient management relevant to Exodontia and Minor Oral Surgery.
• Review dental anatomy relevant to Exodontia and Minor Oral Surgery.
• Carry out several practical exercises utilising models focusing on safe use of hand and rotary instruments in carrying out Exodontia and Minor Oral Surgery.
• At the completion of this course, participants may be interested in attending Oral Surgery - Module 2, and/or Oral Surgery - Module 3, the next courses in this practical series.

Learning Objectives
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)