OVERVIEW
This course will review a variety of topics pertinent to outpatient oral surgery which are relevant to the dentist and the dental team. Dr. Spackman will discuss topics on patient evaluation, record keeping, and risk management in addition to the various aspects of surgical techniques and procedures.

OBJECTIVES
The participant will learn about:
• Patient evaluation
• Record keeping
• Risk management
• Local anesthesia
• Armament
• Preoperative evaluation for extractions
• Flap design
• Routine and difficult extractions
• Third molar evaluation and surgery
• Biopsy technique
• Minor preprosthetic surgery
• Complications
• Emergencies

PRESENTER
GREGORY K. SPACKMAN, D.D.S., M.B.A., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School. His primary responsibility is teaching undergraduate students in both the clinic and as course director of several Oral Surgery and Anesthesia courses.

TIME
Check-in & Breakfast: D.S. Cafeteria, 8:00 AM Program: Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School

TUITION
Dentist: $199.50
KDR Award Dentist: $179.55
Allied Dental Personnel: $159.50
KDR Award Allied Dental Personnel: $143.55

CREDIT (Course Code: 124338A)
AGD Code: 310 Hours: 7