Course Information
Date: 19/01/2027
Start Time: 18:30
Completion Time: 1.5 Hours
Venue: NIMDTA, 42 Beechill Road,Belfast, BT8 7RL
Speakers: Martin Curran
Course Description
Course Aims
A practical hands-on interactive session focusing on flap design and suturing techniques commonly usedin minor oral surgery treatments carried out within general dental practice.
Course Objectives
At the end of this session delegates will be able to:
- Demonstrate the principles of flap design
- Demonstrate the principles of suturing
- Identify appropriate surgical instrumentation
Course Learning Content
- Be familiar with the clinical indications of various flap designs and the logic behind different positions of incisions
- Highlight the importance of flap design in relation to avoiding complications such as nerve damage, unwanted aesthetic sequelae, appropriate access and tension free closure
- Indicate the use of periosteal relieving incisions and flap advancement
- Be familiar with the different sutures materials available
GDC Development Outcomes
- C
Resources
Dietary Requirements
Please advise the Dental Continuing Education Team dentalcourses.nimdta@hscni.net if you have any dietary requirements.