Jaw Fractures

Jaw Fractures

Jaw fractures frequently present as A&E cases in practice. This comprehensive practical course provides essential theory and extensive hands-on wet-lab sessions to improve your confidence and ability in dealing with these cases. Learn how to assess the injuries and correctly apply practical, minimally-invasive fracture stabilisation techniques. Your highly experienced and approachable tutor will guide you on how best to approach your cases to optimise both patient outcome and your work satisfaction. Suitable for all general practitioners and those with interest in surgery and dentistry.

What you’ll learn:

• Investigation and diagnosis
• Jaw fractures in general practice
• Dento-alveolar fractures – how to manage them
• Stabilisation techniques – invasive versus non-invasive
• Wiring and splint formation procedures
• Interdental bonding techniques
• Extensive practical wet lab with hands-on help

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Course Tutor :  Prof Alexander J Smithson BVM&S, BDS(Hons), Cert Endod, Dip Endodontology, MRCVS
Dual-qualified human Dental Surgeon & Veterinary Surgeon.

Delegate Feedback

“Very good experience. This completed my knowledge from the PGCert as done introduction for fracture repair and today I have improved my practical skills.”
“This course was great-perfect amount of theory and practical. Really excellent tutor and great course.”
“Really helped me get to grips with how to wire jaw fractures and which order to do the work. Very helpful going through the webinars before arriving. Good courses with good teachers and excellent food.”
“Excellent, covered a lot of content.”