DMD-768: Oral Surgery

This course provides foundational knowledge and preclinical training in oral and maxillofacial surgery through integrated didactic instruction, simulation-based exercises, and competency-based assessments. Emphasis is placed on patient assessment, informed consent, infection control, pain and anxiety management, exodontia principles, suturing techniques, management of odontogenic infections, impacted teeth, and postoperative care. Students develop foundational surgical knowledge, psychomotor skills, and clinical decision-making abilities necessary for safe and effective oral surgical patient care.