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Online Self-Study Continuing Education (CE) Course

Surgical Management of Third Molars Surgical Management of Third Molars

Continuing Education Credits:
1

Course Presenter(s):
Richard Martin, DDS


Date Added:
06/14/2022

Course Description:

Removal of third molars, commonly known as wisdom teeth, continue to be prevalent in our society. Indications for removal vary from pericoronal infections to orthodontic treatment.

Several factors such as age, position of the tooth and affected jaw can dictate the surgical technique. Proper diagnosis and management will be covered at length as well as impaction classification systems, value of imaging, instrumentation and surgical approaches.

Post operative management and methods to recognize, avoid and treat potential complications will also be discussed.

Date Added: 06/14/2022
Review Date: 03/06/2025
Expiration Date: 06/14/2025

Target Audience: This course is intended for dentists and other dental professionals from novice to advanced.

Educational Method: Self-Instructional Online CE Course

Image Authencity Statement: No images in this presentation have been altered.

Scientific Integrity Statement: Information shared in this continuing education activity is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence-based dentistry.

Known Benefits and Limitations: Information in this continuing education activity is derived from data and information obtained from the reference section.

Education Disclaimer: Completing a single continuing education course does not provide enough information to result in the participant being an expert in the field related to the course topic. It is a combination of many educational courses and clinical experience that allows the participant to develop skills and expertise.

This continuing dental education activity is a DentalXP activity.

DentalXP designates this activity for 1 continuing education credits.

Learning Objectives:

  • Review the historical basis for the surgical removal of third molars
  • List the most frequently used surgical interventions
  • Discuss and compare approaches in pre and post operative management of third molars.

Continuing Education Course Modules
1 Surgical Management of Third Molars
Removal of third molars, commonly known as wisdom teeth, continue to be prevalent in our society. Indications for removal vary from pericoronal infections to orthodontic treatment. Several factors such as age, position of the tooth and affected jaw can dictate the surgical technique. Proper diagnosis and management will be covered at length as well as impaction classification systems, value of imaging, instrumentation and surgical approaches. Post operative management and methods to recognize, avoid and treat potential complications will also be discussed.
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