November 21, 2009

Lecture Course for the General Dentist and the Dental Team
Oral Surgery for the General Dentist

GREGORY K. SPACKMAN, D.D.S., M.B.A.

OVERVIEW
This course will review a variety of topics pertinent to outpatient oral surgery which are relevant to the dentist and the dental team. Dr. Spackman will discuss topics on patient evaluation, record keeping, and risk management in addition to the various aspects of surgical techniques and procedures.

OBJECTIVES
The participant will learn about:
• Patient evaluation
• Record keeping
• Risk management
• Local anesthesia
• Armament
• Preoperative evaluation for extractions
• Flap design
• Routine and difficult extractions
• Third molar evaluation and surgery
• Biopsy technique
• Minor preprosthetic surgery
• Complications
• Emergencies

PRESENTER
GREGORY K. SPACKMAN, D.D.S., M.B.A., received his dental degree from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry in 1977, subsequently continuing his training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic where he was awarded a Certificate in 1980. Dr. Spackman earned his MBA degree from Washington University in 1987. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School.

Dr. Spackman serves as the Predoctoral Director in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Dental School. He is also active in the Clinical Faculty Practice and serves on the Faculty Practice Advisory Board.

TIME
Check-in & Breakfast: D.S. Cafeteria, 8:00 AM
Program: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School

TUITION
Dentist: $210.00
KDR Award Dentist: $189.00
Allied Dental Personnel: $170.00
KDR Award Allied Dental Personnel: $153.00

CREDIT (Course Code: 128516A)
AGD Code: 310 Hours: 7

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