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Third Molar Impaction Surgery Course – September 8, 9, 11, 2021

May 13, 2021 2:18 pm Published by
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$3,700.00 $2,500.00

This 14-hour course will review and reinforce your knowledge of third molar surgery while introducing you to information from two instructors with over 75 years of combined clinical experience. The course includes a combination of didactic material, video clips and literature reviews. You will perform several procedures on life-like dentoform models. The mandibular model surgery will include a mesioangular, horizontal, distoangular and a vertical impaction with a coronectomy. The maxillary model surgery will include both a vertical and a mesioangular impaction.

The course will begin with 2 Zoom sessions (3 hours each, didactic). The 8-hour hands-on model surgery experience will be offered both in-person in Dallas, Texas or via Zoom.

Zoom Session 1: Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 at 7:00-10:00 PM CDT

  • Surgical armamentarium, diagnosis and treatment planning, levels of difficulty, CBCT, treat vs. refer 
  • Mandibular and maxillary third molar impaction techniques including coronectomy

Zoom Session 2: Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 at 7:00-10:00 PM CDT

  •  Post-op instructions, sedation techniques, management and avoidance of post-op surgical complications.

The Zoom sessions will include a review of third molar classification systems, case selection criteria, nerve injury protocols, post-op pain management, and management of infections. 

Suggested reading:

  • Textbook: Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery by James R. Hupp & Myron R. Tucker & Edward Ellis
  • Suggested articles for you to read will be posted in the KCSI Learning Portal.

8-Hour Hands-On (In-Person or via Zoom): Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT

  • You may participate in Dallas, Texas or remote via Zoom.
  • 8-Hour hands-on with models and live patient treatment demo.
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Rent a handpiece from KCSI. After the course is completed, you must return the handpiece at your own expense. A return shipping label is not included.

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Description

Dates and Time:

Zoom Sessions (Didactic)

  • Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 7:00-10:00 PM CDT
  • Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 7:00-10:00 PM CDT

8-Hour Hands-On (Model Surgery and Live Patient Treatment – Demo)

  • Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT

Location: Dallas, TX (in-person) or via Zoom

Location for in-person:

*Lunch and light refreshments will be provided for in-person participants.

Maximum In-Person Attendees: 15 dentists

Tuition

In-Person Attendee: $3,700 COVID SALE PRICE $2500

Bring a Friend (2+ Registering At the Same Time*): Bring a colleague and get $600 off two registrations: $2,200 Each – Discount applied automatically in cart

*If you don’t want to pay for both registrations with one credit card, call us for a discount code to offer to your friend.

Course Instructors

Dr. David Roberts and Dr. Andrew Drollinger

Instructions

  • Read articles before you arrive. Will be sent to you as PDF files.
  • You are encouraged to bring x-rays of cases you anticipate doing in the future.
  • Course content will primarily be with mild to moderately difficult cases. The principles presented will be applicable to more advanced practitioners who perform more difficult cases.

Outline for Zoom Sessions (Didactic)

  • Intro
  • Review some info from articles you read prior to coming. 
  • Review handout on what you will do on the models. 
  • Instruments. 
  • Suturing.
  • Age, anatomy and other diagnostic factors
  • Avoiding and managing complications
    • Bleeding, teeth that can be lost in anatomic spaces
    • Avoiding, dealing with nerve injury
    • Other complications

Outline for 8-Hour Hands-On (Model Surgery)

 

MODEL 1 (2 teeth): Mandibular mesioangular impactions and mandibular vertical impaction/coronectomy

  • Patient forms used for third molar surgery

MODEL 3 (2 teeth): Maxillary vertical and mesioangular impactions

DISCUSSION OF MILD TO MODERATE CASES WITH DR. ROBERTS AND DR. KOERNER:

  • Benefits of sedation for oral surgery

MODEL 2A (1 tooth): Mandibular horizontal impaction 

  • Technique for complete bony impactions (vs. partial bony)
  • Technique for distoangular third molar impactions.

MODEL 2B (1 tooth): Mandibular distoangular third molar impaction

If necessary, we will provide additional information in a follow up webinar or have the information available in the KCSI Learning Portal.

DISCUSSION OF DIFFICULT CASES WITH DR. ROBERTS AND DR. KOERNER:

  • Identify difficult cases
  • Knowing when to refer

KCSI does not accept responsibility for the misuse of knowledge, poor judgment, or patient harm from performance outside the standard of care which we teach.

Additional Information

CE Hours

14.0
Accreditation

AGD PACE
Subject Code

310 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

COVID Policies and Procedures

KCSI is prioritizing your safety for this In-Person or Zoom Only course. To protect you and all participants, we will be implementing the following:

  • Temperature check: An assistant will take your temperature prior to the start of the course.
  • Hand sanitizer: We will provide a hand sanitizing station. We ask you to sanitize your hands when entering the classroom.
  • KCSI will provide Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). You must wear your PPE, covering your mouth and nose at all times, unless actively eating or drinking in the classroom.
  • Social distancing: All participants must stay 6 feet apart from each other. We will be implementing seating arrangements to maintain social distancing.
  • Lunch and light refreshments: all items will be individually packaged for each participant.

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 or feel unwell, please contact us immediately and stay home.

Access to Zoom Meeting

You will receive access to the Zoom meeting through your account on the KCSI Learning Portal.

Please contact us if you have any questions or need help accessing your KCSI account.

Instruments You Will Need (Zoom Only Participants)

Supplies Provided by KCSI (For Zoom Only Participants)

  • 3 models (6 impactions)
  • Burs
  • #15 scalpel blades (Quantity: 2)
  • Sutures (4 packs)

You will be responsible for providing all instruments and common office supplies from this list. 

Instruments easy to have ready (as listed or similar): 

  • Periosteal elevator: sharp point, sharp on sides, prefer curved on each end as a Molt #9
  • Needle holder: 6” long is standard
  • Surgical scissor: 6 “ long is standard
  • 301 elevator: could be a different small elevator, about 2mm wide
  • Luxator 3mm straight: sharp at tip, thin for 4mm, curved at tip
  • Surgical spoon curette: long shank, 4mm wide at tip, sharp
  • Root tip picks (2): like Heidbrink (#2-3) medium size
  • Scalpel handle for 15 or 15c blade: prefer flat with ruler
  • Retractor: Seldin 23 or Minnesota
  • Rongeur and bone file: Prefer Blumenthal 30 degree rongeur and HF 2X bone file as it is very sharp.
  • Curved hemostat

Instruments harder to get, which you may need to borrow or buy:

  • Mini Cryers: as HF 21-22 (5mm back to front, 5mm wide at base
  • Cogswell B

Other items you will need: 

  • “Surgical” highspeed handpiece (could use a regular highspeed (not standard of care) OR slowspeed straight handpiece or surgical straight handpiece. We will send burs to match.
  • Cabinet space in operatory to work on.
  • Gloves
  • Masks
  • Barrier gown to protect clothing from model dust.
  • Air (air/water syringe) or compressed air in a can
  • Overhead light and/or headlight
  • Sharps container

A/V Equipment (for Web Cast Participants):

  • Strong WiFi
  • Computer near the work area (usually a laptop with camera)
  • Webcam (optional, but allows better view of work)

Instruments You Will Need (In-Person Participants)

If you are attending in-person, instruments and supplies will be provided by KCSI.

You will need to bring your own:

  • Loupes
  • Headlight or light source
  • Eye protection

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