Oral Surgery Dissection Masterclass

Date: Wednesday 15th October 2025

Time: 09:00 - 16:00

Location: Vesalius Clinical Training Centre, Centre for Applied Anatomy, Southwell Street, Bristol, BS2 8EJ

Speakers: Dr Mark Gormley, Professor Barry Main, Mr Sanford Grossman

CPD hours: 6 hours

Cost per applicant: £650

Lunch and refreshments will be provided

Course Description:

• Specialist-led case selection and assessment to improve confidence, knowledge and skills in Oral Surgery
• Cadaveric dissection and demonstration of relevant anatomy including inferior alveolar, mental and lingual nerves, maxillary antrum, partoid duct, buccal fat pad and maxillary structures/ vessels
• 1 to 1 supervision of surgical principles including flap design, bone removal, tooth sectioning (including coronectomy procedures) and suturing using animal and cadaver models
• Management of common complications, including failed procedures/ retained roots, oro-antral communication/ fistulas, displaced roots and preventing nerve injuries

Course Objectives:

• To enhance knowledge of surgical principles and relevant anatomy
• To improve skills in planning and performing dental surgical procedures
• To understand and gain confidence in managing complications such as oro-antral communication, tuberosity fracture and nerve injury