Koerner Center for Surgical Instruction

Continuum 1: 14 Hours Hands-On Model Work
2026-07-31 - 2026-08-01 | GC America Inc. Education Center, 3737 W 127th Street, Alsip, IL, 60803, United States
Description
The main emphasis of Continuum 1 is to help general dentists attain the ability to more proficiently perform “surgical extractions” that fall within their comfort level. It involves carrying out a treatment plan that includes proper instrumentation, hard and soft tissue management, and tooth removal in a reasonable timeframe. It encompasses effective patient management, avoiding or managing surgical complications, and effectual postoperative care. Principles are ingrained working on models.
This is a 14 hours hands-on model work on surgical extractions.
Discussion ranges from basic to advanced.

Instrumentation
Faster “surgical” extractions
Subtleties of sectioning and easier root retrieval
Flaps and suturing for exodontia and socket grafting
Extractions and the sinus
Multiple extractions and disease removal/alveoplasty
Exostoses excision and frenectomy
Incision, drainage and managing infection
Moderate third molar impactions, mandibular and maxillary case selection and things you need to know to avoid complications.

Realistic Model-Based Training Experience

Perform 8 extractions (6 surgical)
Master the “excision” method of root tip removal
Practice flap design: envelope, triangular, semi-lunar
Section maxillary and mandibular first molars
Perform alveoplasty and frenectomy
Do two socket preservations (traditional & bone plug)
Refine suturing (cross-horizontal mattress, reverse interrupted, continuous-lock)
Incise & drain an alveolar ridge abscess with drain placement

Instructor: Mikhail Mukhin, DDS
Location: Alsip, IL (a suburb of Chicago, Illinois)
GC America Inc. Education Center3737 W 127th StreetAlsip, IL 60803
*Lunch will be provided.
Schedule

Date: Friday and Saturday, July 31-August 1, 2026
Time: 9 AM-5 PM CT (Lunch break at 12 PM with a few short breaks.)
Location: GC America Inc. Education Center in Chicago, IL

Venue in Chicago, IL
GC America Inc. Education Center3737 W 127th StreetAlsip, IL 60803
Items To Bring to the Course and Dress Code
Suggested Items to Bring to the Course:

Headlight
Loupes
Dental lab coat or gown

Dress Code
Dress to your comfort level and be mindful of the dust that may get on your clothing from the hands-on portion with models.
Dr. Mikhail Mukhin

Dr. Mikhail Mukhin is a general dentist, educator, and U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with a passion for teaching practical, real-world exodontia. A graduate of Marquette University School of Dentistry and recipient of the Air Force Health Professions Scholarship, he completed an intensive USAF AEGD residency under the leadership of Col. Robert Langsten and Col. Michael Atwood, with emphasis on surgical extractions, third molars, IV sedation, and complex case management.
Licensed in Illinois, Wisconsin, Utah, and Saipan, Dr. Mukhin has over 15 years of clinical and military experience, including long and short overseas tours in Korea, Guam, Italy, and Hungary. He currently serves in the Air Force Reserves while maintaining a civilian practice and teaching nationwide through the KCSI Surgical Continuum since 2018. Dr. Mukhin effectively integrates his civilian, military, and academic experience to empower general dentists with the skills and confidence to perform surgical extractions safely and effectively.
In his free time, Dr. Mukhin enjoys spending time with his family and is an active scuba diver, outdoor enthusiast, and practitioner of martial arts. He also pursues photography, videography, and traveling the globe – capturing experiences that inspire both his professional and personal life.
Testimonials
“We [My Community Dental Centers] have sent about 25 of our doctors through [KCSI Continuum 1]. Without exception, our doctors tell us how much the course has helped them in their daily clinical
surgery practice. If I were starting out in practice, the first course I would take would be this one.”
Dr. David Murphy

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Continuum 1: 14 Hours Hands-On Model Work
2026-09-18 - 2026-09-19 | MegaGen America – Dallas, 909 Lake Carolyn Pkwy, Suite 1800, Irving, TX, 75039, United States
Description
The main emphasis of Continuum 1 is to help general dentists attain the ability to more proficiently perform “surgical extractions” that fall within their comfort level. It involves carrying out a treatment plan that includes proper instrumentation, hard and soft tissue management, and tooth removal in a reasonable timeframe. It encompasses effective patient management, avoiding or managing surgical complications, and effectual postoperative care. Principles are ingrained working on models.
This is a 14 hours hands-on model work on surgical extractions.
Discussion ranges from basic to advanced.

Instrumentation
Faster “surgical” extractions
Subtleties of sectioning and easier root retrieval
Flaps and suturing for exodontia and socket grafting
Extractions and the sinus
Multiple extractions and disease removal/alveoplasty
Exostoses excision and frenectomy
Incision, drainage and managing infection
Moderate third molar impactions, mandibular and maxillary case selection and things you need to know to avoid complications.

Realistic Model-Based Training Experience

Perform 8 extractions (6 surgical)
Master the “excision” method of root tip removal
Practice flap design: envelope, triangular, semi-lunar
Section maxillary and mandibular first molars
Perform alveoplasty and frenectomy
Do two socket preservations (traditional & bone plug)
Refine suturing (cross-horizontal mattress, reverse interrupted, continuous-lock)
Incise & drain an alveolar ridge abscess with drain placement

Instructor: Andrew Drollinger, DDS
Location: Irving, Texas
MegaGen America – Dallas909 Lake Carolyn Pkwy, Suite 1800Irving, TX 75039
*Lunch will be provided.
Schedule

Date: Friday and Saturday, September 18-19, 2026
Time: 9 AM-5 PM CT (Lunch break at 1 PM with a few short breaks.)
Location: MegaGen America – Dallas in Irving, Texas

Venue
MegaGen America – Dallas909 Lake Carolyn Pkwy, Suite 1800Irving, TX 75039
Items To Bring to the Course and Dress Code
Suggested Items to Bring to the Course:

Headlight
Loupes
Dental lab coat or gown

Dress Code:

Dress to your comfort level and be mindful of the dust that may get on your clothing from the hands-on portion with models.

Dr. Andrew Drollinger

Dr. Drollinger has a practice limited to oral surgery in Houston, TX. He recently relocated there after having been an Assistant Professor in Oral Surgery at Roseman College of Dental Medicine in Utah and former Head of their AEGD Program. He has also been a past director of Roseman’s Department of Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction. As full-time faculty, he maintained a private practice doing primarily oral surgery.
Dr. Drollinger received his dental degree at the University of Maryland prior to completing a one-year oral surgery internship, a two-year AEGD Residency, and a two-year Oro-facial Pain and Dysfunction Residency – all three at UCLA in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Drollinger teaches oral surgery courses to general dentists throughout the U.S. with an emphasis on surgical extractions and related topics. For KCSI, he routinely teaches one-day lecture courses, two-day hands-on courses, and three-day patient-treatment courses. In addition, he presents to dental school CE departments, DSOs, and state dental association and AGD groups.
He and his family live in a suburb of Houston. He does dental humanitarian work in the Dominican Republic and Mexico.
Testimonials
We [My Community Dental Centers] have sent about 25 of our doctors through [KCSI Continuum 1]. Without exception, our doctors tell us how much the course has helped them in their daily clinical surgery practice. If I were starting out in practice, the first course I would take would be this one.
Dr. David Murphy

Sponsors

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Continuum 4: Moderate Third Molar Impactions
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-03 | Medco Training Center, 7701 W 98th Street, Hickory Hills, 60457, United States
Description
This hands-on models course, Continuum 4: Moderate Third Molar Impactions, is for general dentists, pediatric dentists, and periodontists who want to safely perform these procedures.
The curriculum covers:

Patient evaluation and prudent case selection, including indications and contraindications
Surgical principles and methods for safe removal of impacted third molars, following:

Pell and Gregory (positions and classifications)
Winters (angulations)

Use of CBCT in diagnosis and treatment planning
Performing surgery in a timely manner to avoid or manage complications
Surgical techniques and adjunctive medications to minimize pain, swelling, trismus, and infection
Regional anatomy with emphasis on avoiding injury to:

Mandibular canal components
Lingual nerve
Facial artery
Buccal fat pad
Greater palatine artery
Floor of the mouth (particularly with lower molar root proximity)
Other critical structures

Hemostasis techniques and proper postoperative care
Recommendations for additional training in patient sedation, from nitrous oxide and oral sedation to moderate IV sedation
Guidance on collaborating with nurse anesthetists or dental anesthesiologists for larger cases

Surgical techniques include: Safe incisions, adequately large complete thickness flaps, appropriate bone removal, sectioning as needed, and closure that leads to the best outcome.
3 Life-like dentoform models are utilized to simulate 7 different procedures:1. Mandibular mesioangular impaction2. Mandibular horizontal impaction3. Mandibular distoangular impaction4. Mandibular complete bony impaction in a teenager without fully-formed roots5. The crown for a coronectomy6. Maxillary vertical impaction7. Maxillary mesioangular impaction

These dentists may work in public health, corrections, or similar organizations. Many have prior experience with impactions—through an AEGD, GPR, oral surgery internship, military service, or mentorship—but seek further continuing education. They may practice in remote or underserved areas where patients rely on them for care, particularly when specialists do not accept Medicaid or are unwilling to treat this population.
It is strongly recommended that GPs performing third molar surgery maintain good relationships with specialists, both for collaboration and referrals. These dentists are often the ones managing patients already presenting with third molar infections or those at high risk of developing such problems.
They are MODERATE impactions because:1. We recommend treating patients mainly under the age of 25.2. They include patients with roots not completely formed.3. They are patients whose mandibular impactions do not overlap the mandibular canal.4. They are patients with maxillary impactions where the occlusal is near the CEJ of the adjacent second molar.5. They include coronectomy.
Credit Hours: 14 CE*
*Earn an additional 2 CE credits by completing Introduction to Moderate Third Molar Surgery Impactions (complimentary online video course for Continuum 3 and Continuum 4 course participants).
*Earn an additional 2 CE credits by completing the Third Molar Surgery Course Final. This portion is available after the in-person course is completed.
Schedule
Fri-Sat, October 2-3, 2026; Both Days – 9 AM-5 PM
Venue in Hickory Hills, IL
Medco Training Center7701 W 98th StreetHickory Hills, IL 60457
*Breakfast, lunch and light refreshments will be provided.
Items to Bring to the Course
Instruments and supplies will be provided by KCSI.
You will need to bring your own:

Loupes
Headlight or light source
Eye protection

Robert E. Langsten, DDS, COL, USAF, RET

Dr. Robert E. Langsten is a highly accomplished advanced general dental officer of the United States Air Force Dental Corps whose career exemplifies clinical excellence. He completed a General Practice Residency at Offutt AFB Nebraska, an AEGD-II Residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center, multiple exodontia courses and has published five papers. Dr. Langsten taught AEGD-II Dental Residents at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Eglin AFB, Fl AEGD-1; Offutt AFB, NE AEGD-1; and both Langley and Keesler AFB AEGD-1 Residency programs for 12 years. He was the Commander of multiple Dental Squadrons leading large, multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality dental care and the Commander of the 2nd largest clinic in the AF. Colonel Langsten deployed multiple times and served as the Dental Readiness Consultant to the United States Air Force Surgeon General. He also served in organized dentistry as the Delegate for the USAF in the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. He obtained a Fellowship and board certification in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Langsten is a Master scuba diver and enjoys fishing and diving in the Florida Keys.
https://youtube.com/shorts/l95pDJolcI4?si=JqFI003bItXoa3K7
Sponsors

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Continuum 3: 3-Day Live Patient Treatment - Surgical Extractions Course
2026-10-08 - 2026-10-10 | Infinity Dental, 168 E 5900 S #101, Murray, UT, 84107, United States
Description
Schedule: Thursday – Saturday, October 8-10, 2026; 7:30AM-5 PM MDT (Schedule for all 3 days)
Orientation Webinar: TBD – 7:00 PM MST (Online via Zoom)
Course Instructors: Dr. Karl Koerner and certified KCSI Instructors
Participate in Continuum 3, a Three-Day live patient clinical course. This is an in-depth, hands-on experience with “surgical extractions” and related other dentoalveolar procedures. Guaranteed to increase your comfort level. Cases treated will be according to the needs of local patients. This patient treatment course allows doctors to do many difficult, “surgical” extractions. All surgeries are done with personal instruction from experienced clinicians who enjoy teaching and sharing ideas and techniques gained from years of doing hard extractions themselves. There will be a few cases of socket preservation.
Before taking Continuum 3:
We highly recommend the completion of:

Introduction to Surgical Extractions Course / Continuum 1 Course; or
Experience in extractions (minimum of 25 surgical extractions). For further review of qualifications please reach out to a KCSI Customer Service Representative or Dr. Karl Koerner.*

*We do not require proof of the above; however, we highly recommend enrolling in Continuum 1 to cover all the fundamentals of surgery. Since Continuum 3 involves direct patient work, a strong foundation in the basics will significantly enhance your experience. By learning the fundamentals before, you’ll have more time to focus on advanced techniques during Continuum 3.
Subject Code: 310 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
CE Credit: 32 Hours
*Earn an additional 2 CE credits by completing Introduction to Moderate Third Molar Surgery Impactions (complimentary online video course for Continuum 3 and Continuum 4 course participants).
Tuition: Tuition for this course is $7,250.
Not included:

Airfare
Hotel accommodations
Ground transportation

Upon Completion of Registration: You must send the following documents to the course manager who will reach out to you.

Copy of current and valid practicing license (US and Canada dentists only)
Copy of malpractice insurance (see below for more information)

Course Details and Objectives
Course Objectives:

Increase surgical confidence by performing extractions under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Treat patients based on their clinical needs while alternating as an operator and assistant.
Develop efficiency and accuracy by using effective instruments and applying proper techniques
Evaluate patient cases and know when to refer

Course Details:
Continuum 3: Three-Day Live Patient Treatment Course

Personal supervision and instruction from KCSI instructors
6 participants

2 participants work together, alternating as operator or assistant
Patients will be seen with back to back appointments on all three days. How many patients you see depends on the patients extraction needs, averaging 5 patients a day- ranging from a few extractions to full mouth extractions each.

Learn new techniques and problem management, such as:

Incisions, flaps, sectioning, excising roots, erupted thirds, some impacted thirds, steroid administration as needed, buffering local anesthetic, intraosseous injections and bleeding management.

Learn how to use the most effective instruments for extractions.
Become more proficient, confident, faster and predictable in performing surgical extractions within the time scheduled.
Select the patients within your range of ability. Do the majority, refer the rest.
Section multi-rooted teeth more effectively.
Become more adept at removing roots and root tips.
Learn where and how to trough within the PDL to remove roots.

Venue
Infinity Dental
168 E 5900 S #101Murray, UT 84107

Instruments
These items will be provided for you:

Surgical handpiece and burs
Hemostatic gauze
OsteoGen plugs
Iodoform gauze
Collagen plugs
Bone grafting materials (bone graft and barrier membranes)
Sutures 3.0 chromic or 4.0 PGA
Hedstrom files, floss
15c scalpel blades
2X2 and 4X4 gauze
Saline irrigation
Chlorhexidine mouthwash
Monojet syringe
Instrument sterilization
Masks
Barrier gowns and caps (You may want to bring your own.)

You will need to bring these items:

Loupes
Headlights
Scrubs

Please note that all participants are responsible for their own belongings and equipment. KCSI will not be held responsible for any lost or stolen items.
Insurance
License
You will need to submit a copy of your current practicing license to the course manager.
Under Utah Code Section 58-1-307, doctors attending the course who are licensed in good standing in another state or a province of Canada will be exempted from obtaining a Utah license to take the course. The exemption only applies to their time in the course and care provided in conjunction with the course.
Insurance
You will need to confirm with your insurance company that you are covered outside your practice.
If you are not covered outside your practice, please see below on how to obtain temporary Utah liability insurance.
Steps to get temporary Utah liability insurance:
Apply here and download the forms: https://pieutah.com/

10 days insurance fee: $150

Submit via email at info@pieutah.org or mail to the following address.

Professional Insurance Exchange in Utah445 E 4500 S, Suite 130Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Contact: (801) 262-0200Director/CEO: Dr. David AlvordSecretary: Maralee
Instructors

Karl Koerner, DDS, MS
Dr. Karl Koerner has been Associate Professor of Oral Surgery (now adjunct) at Roseman College of Dental Medicine in Utah. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry and also has a Masters Degree in Education. He was awarded Alumnus of the year 2024 at the University of Washington School of Dentistry.
He was given the National AGD’s Weclew Award for contributions to dental education. He has the Distinguished Service Awards from the Utah Dental Association and the LDS Academy of Dentistry and is past president of the Utah Dental Association and Utah Academy of General Dentistry. He has given over 1000 oral surgery presentations for dental organizations in the U.S. and around the world and in CE departments of many dental schools.
His courses include on-line, in-person, life-like models, and patient treatment. Patient treatment courses provide pro bono care to underserved in the U.S. and Dominican Republic. Though not an oral surgeon, he received surgery training in the U.S. Army and in his Utah general practice performed only oral surgery for over 20 years. Dr. Koerner has authored or co-authored four books on oral surgery, over 30 articles, and with Dr. Gordon Christensen has made videos, teaches courses, and is on the Clinicians Report Board of Directors. He speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese and has organized 16 trips for humanitarian service and exchanges with Chinese dentists.
Testimonials

Cancellation Policy
This course is nonrefundable if cancelled three weeks prior to the course date. Exceptions to receiving a full refund is done on a case-by-case basis and whether the attendee can find another qualified doctor to take their place for the same course and course date.
Please read and review KCSI FAQ and Policies here.
