Course Description:
This course is worth 1.5 CE.
As dental schools teach less and less oral surgery, general dentists need it more and more.
In this information-packed course, Dr. Karl Koerner will present ways to do surgery better and faster. How can you begin to offer more “surgical extractions” and other minor dentoalveolar procedures to your patients who need it and want YOU to do it? He will help you address those needs now, and for the long term, he shares a plan to become more competent and confident. Oral sedation is an important part of this.
How do you make yourself more valuable in your own dental practice or in a partnership or the employ of others? How do you compensate for a down economy, high inflation, supply chain problems, or employee shortages? Answer: By investing in yourself and gaining more surgery expertise. Didactic, life-like model work, patient treatment courses, surgical extractions, third molars, implants… It’s yours for the taking.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss which surgery techniques elude many general dentists.
- Discover how to bring your surgery treatment more in line with oral surgeon standards.
- Expand your surgical knowledge and treatment skills for faster and more predictable treatment.
- Learn how to avoid or manage several common surgery complications.
Accelerate growth and improve your business by adding more oral surgery offerings to your practice.
Purchase of this course grants access for one year and requires an internet connection, computer with video and audio capabilities, and in some cases, Adobe Reader to view handouts and articles.
You can download this course and watch it anywhere using the DOCS APP. Get it on Google Play or the Apple Store.
Watch the video and complete the quiz to earn 1.5 CE credits.
Scientific support and additional resources are available here.
NOTE: Many dental boards require that a specified portion of your CE credits be via in-person attendance at live courses. Check your state's rules!
*After 60 days, the Trial Membership will upgrade to a Standard Membership at $54.95/mo for a one-year commitment. Refer to terms of service for details. 2-month Trial Membership Offer is open to individuals who have not participated in the Trial Membership program within the past two (2) years.
250 Operative (Restorative) Dentistry (Minimally invasive techniques and technology) – 2 hours
Karl Koerner, DDS, MS has presented hundreds of didactic and participation oral surgery courses in the U.S. and around the world — speaking about twice a month at dental meetings both large and small. He is a former Associate Professor in Oral Surgery at Roseman University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine in Utah. Currently, he is an adjunct professor there. Dr. Koerner is the author of many articles on various aspects of oral surgery for the general dentist and has authored or co-authored four books on oral surgery. He has had a “surgery only” practice for over 20 years. In addition, Dr. Koerner has made several surgery DVDs with Dr. Gordon Christensen on various surgery topics.
He is past president of the Utah Dental Association and Utah Academy of General Dentistry. Though not an oral surgeon, Dr. Koerner received surgery training in the U.S. Army where he completed a General Practice Residency and has a Master’s Degree in Education. He was given the National AGD’s Weclew award for his contributions to dentistry and dental education and the Utah Dental Association’s Distinguished Service Award. He is head of an organization with other colleagues who teach surgical principles and modern techniques to help general dentists increase their expertise. (The Koerner Center for Surgical Instruction. koernercenter.com)
DOCS online courses are available to the purchaser for one year from date of purchase.
No refund of course tuition is available.
