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Module 82 CE Hours
Surgical ArmamentariumView Objectives
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- Following completion of this course the participant will be able to:
- – Discuss sterile vs. non-sterile gloves for extractions.
- – Compare and contrast nitrile vs. latex gloves.
- – Safely remove and discard gloves.
- – Discuss the importance of magnification and illumination for exodontia.
- – Respect that oropharyngeal protection is the standard of care during extractions.
- – Identify numerous items and techniques to protect the airway.
- – List various types of bite blocks and demonstrate unique ways of using them.
- – Identify common scalpel blades and handles.
- – Demonstrate the proper grip and scalpel technique.
- – Compare and contrast available surgical handpieces.
- – Appreciate the benefit of a bur guard for a straight handpiece.
- – List common and unique surgical burs.
- – Select the appropriate surgical bur for the situation.
- – Name various types of surgical suctions.
- – Select the appropriate suction for the procedure.
- – Recognize common types of retractors for oral surgery.
- – Properly hold and place these retractors in the mouth.
- – Use the Isolite® or Isodry® system in a novel way.
- – Demonstrate proper use of a periosteal elevator.
- – Distinguish between the ends of a periotome and state their functions.
- – Understand the purpose of a periotome.
- – Demonstrate proper technique for using a periotome.
- – State what luxating hybrid elevators or Proximators™ are.
- – Demonstrate proper technique for using locating hybrid elevators or Proximators™.
- – Sharpen their luxating hybrid elevators or Proximators™.
- – Describe what a luxator is and demonstrate the appropriate technique for using luxators.
- – Demonstrate the appropriate use and grasp of a 301 elevator.
- – Distinguish between the 77R and 46R elevators.
- – List benefits and characteristics of the 77R and 46R elevators.
- – Describe the 303 apexo elevator and list its characteristics.
- – Add the 63 spade elevator to their armamentarium and use it effectively.
- – Demonstrate the wheel and axle movement for proper use of a cryer elevator.
- – List types of cryer elevators and know when it may be advantageous to use them.
- – Distinguish between a Cogswell B and a Crane Pick.
- – Demonstrate the creation of a purchase point.
- – Demonstrate proper use of a Cogswell B or a Crane Pick.
- – Describe a root tip pick.
- – Demonstrate the proper technique for using a root tip pick to retrieve a root fragment.
- – Describe the Stieglitz forceps.
- – Be familiar with the Peet forceps.
- – State how the Stieglitz or Peet forceps can be used for exodontia.
- – Distinguish between English and American forceps.
- – Discuss advantages and disadvantages of English and American forceps.
- – Utilize the 88L and 88R to extract upper molars.
- – Demonstrate the proper technique for the 23 cowhorn forceps.
- – Discuss the benefits and application of the 222 forceps.
- – Distinguish between the 210S and 210H forceps and know when they may be beneficial.
- – Recognize a curette and know when and how to use it.
- – Identify areas to be cautious around when curetting.
- – Describe various types of rongeurs.
- – State when, why, and how a rongeur is used during a surgical procedure.
- – Discuss various types of bone files.
- – Explain why a bone file is used in certain situations.
- – Demonstrate the proper technique for using a bone file.
- – Understand the uses of a hemostat for exodontia.
- – Distinguish between a hemostat and a needle driver.
- – Identify various types of tissue forceps.
- – Appreciate why it is beneficial to use tissue forceps for surgical procedures.
- – Recall various styles of needle drivers including the Castroviejo, Olsen-Hegar, and Mayo-Hegar.
- – State how scissors can be used for surgical procedures.
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Module 41 CE Hour
Infections & Fascial SpacesView Objectives
xObjectives
- Following completion of this course the participant will be able to:
- – State the anatomical boundaries of potential tissue spaces of the head and neck.
- – Recognize and classify infected spaces from mild, moderate, and severe.
- – Appreciate when one should consider referring infections to a more skilled provider.
- – List the hallmark signs of infection.
- – Identify and manage delayed postoperative infections.
- – Limit cases of delayed postoperative infections through proper surgical technique and perioperative care.
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Module 62 CE Hours
Drugs & MaterialsView Objectives
xObjectives
- Following completion of this course the participant will be able to:
- – Understand the mechanism of action of NSAIDS.
- – Comprehend the benefit of taking pre-op NSAIDS.
- – Realize a reasonable strategy for the management of postoperative pain.
- – Distinguish between ibuprofen sodium and ibuprofen.
- – Understand the mechanism of action of opioid analgesics.
- – Appreciate when you may select an opioid analgesic for your patient.
- – List various types of opioid analgesics commonly used in dentistry.
- – Describe epinephrine and its properties.
- – Understand why epinephrine is used in local anesthetics.
- – Comprehend the risks associated with epinephrine.
- – List which emergency situations epinephrine may be useful for.
- – Describe a Collaplug®, how they work and when they would be employed.
- – Describe Gel Foam, how it works and when it would be employed.
- – Distinguish between bone wax and bone putty.
- – Apply bone wax or bone putty correctly at the appropriate times.
- – Describe Tranexamic Acid (cyklokapron).
- – Understand the applications for Tranexamic Acid.
- – Understand what Alveogyl® is and how it works.
- – Use Alveogyl® to treat the symptoms of alveolar osteitis.
- – Describe Warfarin (coumadin) and its properties.
- – Explain what an international normalized ratio (INR) is and why is it relevant to oral surgery.
- – Recall tips for managing a patient taking Warfarin safely.
- – Understand the mechanism of action of Aspirin.
- – Understand the mechanism of action of Plavix® (clopidogrel).
- – Manage patients taking Plavix® (clopidogrel) or Aspirin that require extractions.
- – Explain what direct oral anticoagulants are and when they are used.
- – Manage exodontia cases when a patient is taking a direct oral anticoagulant.
- – Discuss the effectiveness of preoperative steroids.
- – Discuss methylprednisolone (Medrol® Dose Pack) and when might you consider employing this drug.
- – Understand the current literature on the use of postoperative antibiotics.
- – Identify the stages of odontogenic infection and the bacterial composition of each stage.
- – Judiciously select the appropriate antibiotic for a given odontogenic infection.
- – Describe the mechanism of action of the commonly employed antibiotics in dentistry.
- – Distinguish between bacteriostatic and bactericidal antibiotics.
- – Know which drugs must be on hand for medical emergencies.
- – Identify additional drugs that should be considered as part of an emergency kit.
- – Realize how and when we employ each emergency drug in our kit.
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