Oral Surgery Update for the General Dentist

Oral Surgery Update for the General Dentist

Date & Time Saturday, 11/04/2023 10:00am- 12:00pm CST

Register first and then a second link will be sent to register to receive the zoom link 5 days prior to the course date. This is a live program.

Course Description: Reviewing principles and learning the latest in oral surgery can be valuable for the general dentist, regardless of your scope of practice. Whether you perform dentoalveolar procedures in your office or routinely refer to oral & maxillofacial surgeons in your community, this course will review the key pearls and pitfalls you need to know to be up to date, including fundamentals of surgical technique, potential complications, and updates in managing common problems we encounter on a regular basis. Topics reviewed will include dental extractions, infections, and Medic*tion-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ).

ADACERP Joint Provider-ship Statement: This continuing educational activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADACERP) through joint efforts of the Texas A&M University School of Dentistry and the Association for Continuing Education Directors.

Meet the Speaker: Andrew Read-Fuller, DDS, MS

Dr. Andrew Read-Fuller is Clinical Assistant Professor and Residency Program Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Texas A&M School of Dentistry. He received his certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery from UT Southwestern Medical Center in 2017, after receiving his MD degree in 2014 from the UT Southwestern Medical School and graduating Magna Cum Laude from the UCLA School of Dentistry in the concurrent DDS/MS program. Dr. Read-Fuller is certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and has been awarded the Faculty Educator Development Award by AAOMS in 2018 for his dedication to postdoctoral education in OMS and the OMS Foundation Research Support Grant in 2022 for his research in using artificial intelligence to aid in the management of facial trauma. He has held numerous national and international leadership positions in oral and maxillofacial surgery including serving on the American Association of OMS Committee on Continuing Education and Professional Development, the Board of Directors of the Dallas County Dental Society, OMS Foundation Board of Directors, and the North American Representative to the NexGen Committee of the International Association of OMS. Dr. Read-Fuller is interested in the broad scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, with particular interest in the treatment of facial trauma, temporomandibular joint disease, dental implantology, peripheral nerve repair, and orthognathic surgery. You can email Dr. Read-Fuller at [email protected].

Course Topics & Objectives: 

1) Review basic surgical principles for routine and complex dentoalveolar surgery

2) Discuss updates on relevant topics in oral and maxillofacial surgery including management of odontogenic infections and Medic*tion-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ)

3) Understand and recognize common complications in oral & maxillofacial surgery and when to refer to a specialist

Course information: Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023,  Time, 10:00am-12:00pm  CST

Location: Office or Home Computer- Registration here online and zoom link to follow.

Credit: 2.0 hours lecture  online and live zoom

AGD Codes:  310 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Texas A&M University School of Dentistry, Office of Continuing Education is a member of ACDE (Association of Continuing Dental Education).

ACDE brings together individuals who represent college and university based continuing dental education programs associated with accredited dental schools in Canada and the United States.

ACDE and its members' goal is to serve you, the dental professional, in delivering high quality, evidence-based continuing dental education programs to meet your educational needs.

The ACDE and 35 of its member schools are jointly providing a series of live webinars featuring university-based leaders and educators.

Each lecture is hosted by a different school! Texas A&M University, School of Dentistry will provide the CE and verification of participation for all who register to attend.

See below for a list of all Universities involved.

A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health

A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

Dalhousie University

Dental College of GA at Augusta University

Marquette University School of Dentistry

McGill University

Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine - Arizona

Ohio State University College of Dentistry

Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada

Texas A&M University, School of Dentistry

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

University at Buffalo, Continuing Dental Education

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry

University of British Columbia Continuing Dental Education

University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry

University of Detroit Mercy Dental

University of Florida Continuing Dental Education

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

University of Louisville School of Dentistry

University of Maryland School of Dentistry

University of Michigan

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry

University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

University of Texas Health School of Dentistry at Houston

University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Continuing Dental Education

University of Washington

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry

This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the schools listed here.

TAMU SOD Office of CE Registration Information, Certifications & Cancellation/Refund policy: Texas  A&M University School of Dentistry is an  ADA CERP Recognized Provider.           

QUESTIONS: Please feel free to call us at 1-214-828-8238. For quicker response please email your questions through the online registration website. ADA CERP is a service of the American  Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality  providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE  provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Continuing education credits issued for  participation in the CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all  states/provinces. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the  requirements of his/her state/provincial licensing board(s). CONFIRMATIONS:  Will be sent by e-mail to the official email address provided by the attendee to the registration website. Exact email is necessary.

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION: Tuition is refundable if a course is canceled by  the Office of CE. A $50 fee will be assessed for any course  cancellation.  All payments by check or cash are deposited into the Texas A&M University account  and CANNOT be refunded.  “No Shows” for a course  forfeit all tuition. Confirm notification of cancellation by e-mail. The CE Office cannot be held responsible for a  non-refundable airline ticket.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Your Office of Home Computer, Your Computer, Dallas, United States