Mandibular Canine Extractions Online Course

Course Description

Extraction of the mandibular canine tooth is the most common extraction associated with iatrogenic fracture and extraction dehiscence. It is an extraction that practitioners dread and occasionally avoid. In this course, we will review relevant anatomy, learn about recommended equipment, evaluate flap, bone removal and closure techniques. The course will finish with case discussions of mandibular extractions and a video demonstration.

Learning objectives

Attendees of this course will understand:

  1. Relevant clinical anatomy at the mandibular canine extraction site
  2. How to create a mucogingival flap to maximize exposure of the mandibular canine tooth
  3. How to perform alveolectomy and utilize instruments to avoid iatrogenic mandibular fracture
  4. How to close the extraction site in order to minimize the risk of dehiscence

Access to this course will expire one year (365 days) from the course’s end date. After this period, users will no longer have access to course materials, resources, and any associated content. It is the responsibility of the users to complete the course and download any materials including their course completion certificate.

Course Technology Requirements:

To ensure a smooth learning experience, this course requires basic web navigation skills and proficiency in using a computer to successfully complete. Participants should be comfortable with tasks such as browsing websites, accessing online resources, downloading/saving documents, and navigating through course materials.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact our support team at [email protected].

Category

E-Learning Resources & Subscriptions

Instructors

Dr. Naomi Hoyer

Race Approved CE

1.0 Hour

Cost

$29.95

Course Type

Online

Naomi Hoyer

Dr. Naomi Hoyer

DVM, DAVDC

Naomi Hoyer is an Assistant Professor of Dentistry and Oral Surgery at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University. She graduated from Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2002. She worked in general practice for 10 years before starting her dental residency in private practice. She became an AVDC Diplomate in 2017. She left private practice in 2018 to pursue her passion for dentistry education. She hopes to share her love of dentistry with as many students and practitioners as possible. Her professional interests include management of periodontal disease and developmental maxillofacial disease.