Surgical Extraction & Dentoalveolar Surgery
This one-day course addresses the extractions that cause the most anxiety in general practice — impacted third molars, ankylosed teeth, root tips, and difficult sockets — and gives you a calm, atraumatic approach you can apply the very next morning.
Service description
A one-day course focused on the extractions that keep general dentists up at night: impacted third molars, ankylosed teeth, root tips, and post-extraction socket management. The emphasis throughout is on atraumatic technique — preserving bone and soft tissue for future restorative options. Participants work through a structured sequence of difficulty on simulation models before moving to fresh-tissue specimens.
Who this day is designed for
This course is valuable for new graduates who want to build surgical confidence early, and equally for dentists who have been in practice for years but find certain extraction scenarios stressful or unpredictable. There is no assumption about your starting point — the instructor checks in with each participant individually throughout the day.
Groups of three or more from the same practice are welcome and benefit from a group rate. Attending alongside a colleague means you can debrief cases together afterward and support each other as you apply the techniques back in your own clinic. The course is kept small so that every participant gets genuine one-on-one time, not just a seat in a large room.
The structure of the day
The morning begins with the principles that underpin everything else: flap design, tissue management, and the reasoning behind atraumatic technique. Understanding why each step is done the way it is makes the hands-on component far more productive than if you simply copy a sequence without context. The instructor explains the decision-making process, not just the mechanics.
Participants then work through a structured sequence of difficulty on simulation models — starting with straightforward cases and progressing to more demanding scenarios before moving to fresh-tissue specimens. This graduated approach means you are never asked to attempt something on a specimen before you have already developed a feel for it on a model.
Techniques covered throughout the course
The course covers flap design and tissue management, sectioning and elevation technique for impacted molars, root-tip retrieval without excessive bone removal, and an overview of socket preservation grafting. Each topic is addressed in enough depth to be clinically useful, not just conceptually familiar.
The emphasis throughout is on preserving bone and soft tissue — keeping future restorative options open for your patient rather than creating a difficult site through unnecessary trauma. This philosophy runs through every technique demonstrated, and the instructor returns to it repeatedly so that atraumatic thinking becomes a habit rather than an afterthought.
Complication recognition and management
The afternoon session is dedicated to complications: alveolar osteitis, wound dehiscence, nerve proximity concerns, and the first-response steps for each. Knowing how to recognise a complication early and respond calmly is as important as the surgical technique itself, and this course treats it with the same seriousness.
You will leave with a clear, practical framework for managing the most common post-operative problems — not a vague list of possibilities, but a specific sequence of steps. The take-home surgical protocol cards summarise both the operative techniques and the complication management steps so you have a reliable reference available in your clinic from day one.
CE credits and what you take home
The eight-hour course provides eight CE credits recognized by provincial dental associations across Canada. You can attend knowing the day contributes to your continuing education requirements while also delivering skills with immediate practical value.
Beyond the formal credit, you leave with take-home surgical protocol cards — a concise, practical reference covering the techniques and management steps from the day. These are designed to sit in your clinic drawer and be genuinely useful, not to gather dust on a shelf. The course manual reinforces the reasoning behind each step so the cards make sense in context.
Pricing and how to register
Registration is available at an early rate, a standard rate, and a reduced group rate for three or more dentists from the same practice registering together. All instruments, models, and fresh-tissue specimens are provided — your registration covers everything you need for the day.
Course sizes are kept deliberately small so that the instructor can spend meaningful time with each participant. Once a cohort is full, registration closes. If you have been putting off addressing the extractions that make you hesitate, this is a calm, unhurried environment to change that — with an instructor who will not move on until you feel ready.
What the service includes
- Flap design and tissue management principles
- Sectioning and elevation technique for impacted molars
- Root-tip retrieval without excessive bone removal
- Socket preservation grafting overview
- Complication recognition and first-response management
- Take-home surgical protocol cards
Price
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Early registration | $1,600 |
| Standard registration | $1,800 |
| Group rate (3+ from same practice) | $1,500 |
Gross prices are for guidance only. You will receive an exact quote before work begins.
Frequently asked questions
Is this course suitable for new graduates?
Yes. New graduates and dentists who graduated several years ago but want to rebuild confidence in surgical extractions both find this course valuable. The pace is relaxed and the instructor checks in with each participant individually throughout the day.
Will I learn to manage dry socket and post-operative infections?
Yes. The afternoon session covers the most common post-operative complications — including alveolar osteitis, wound dehiscence, and nerve proximity concerns — with clear, practical management steps.
How many CE credits does this course provide?
The 8-hour course provides 8 CE credits recognized by provincial dental associations across Canada.
Ready to take the next step in your surgical practice?
Contact us to talk through which course fits your current skill level — we are happy to have an honest conversation before you register.