Overview

Introduction to Oral Surgery Course: A 2 day basic oral surgical procedures 

24th August and 31st August, 2025 - (14 CE Credits)  - Sold Out

14 CE Credits

Course Lead - Dr. Joshua Shieh 

Dr. Joshua Shieh is a third-generation dentist with 20 years of experience. He is Clinical Director at Jacksonville University’s Implantology Unit and has worked at over 25 GTA clinics. A Diplomate of the ABOI and Fellow of ICOI and AGD, he is also a Key Opinion Leader for Hiossen Canada and spoke at the 2024 World Osstem Meeting.

What You’ll Experience:
✔ Live Surgery Observation – Learn real-time techniques from expert clinicians
✔ Hands-On Training – Practice flap design, suturing, and extractions
✔ Realistic Simulation – Work on phantom heads, 3D-printed models, and pig mandibles
✔ Small Group Format – Enjoy focused, personalized instruction
✔ State-of-the - Art Simulation Lab – Train in a modern, high-tech setting

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• Live Surgical Training
  Gain real-world insight by observing live surgeries, enhancing your understanding of clinical techniques and decision-making.
• Case Selection & Treatment Planning
  Learn how to effectively assess patients and develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans.
• Principles of Minor Oral Surgery
  Apply core surgical principles to perform atraumatic extractions and minimize patient discomfort.
• Suturing & Wound Closure
  Master essential suturing techniques for efficient and effective wound closure.
• Surgical Armamentarium
  Understand the proper use of elevators, luxators, periotomes, and other essential instruments.
• Flap Design & Management
  Learn step-by-step techniques to design, reflect, and manage flaps for optimal surgical access and visibility.
• Extraction Techniques
  Perform both open and closed extractions, including complex cases such as retained roots and fractured teeth.
• Ostectomy
  Practice precise bone removal and reshaping while preserving surrounding anatomical structures.
• Wisdom Tooth Extractions
  Gain confidence in third molar removal, including techniques for tooth sectioning and surgical access.
• Pharmacology & Healing
  Understand the healing process post-extraction and the pharmacological considerations for optimal recovery.
• Post-Operative Complication Management
  Implement strategies to prevent, recognize, and manage common surgical complications.
• Socket Preservation & Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR)
  Learn techniques for bone graft placement and basic GBR to maintain ridge integrity and prepare for implants.
• Soft Tissue Augmentation
  Explore soft tissue grafting techniques, including connective tissue grafting and the use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM).
• Implant Planning
  Perform clinical and radiographic evaluations for accurate, case-appropriate implant planning.