Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (BRONJ) is a recently recognized complication of a class of drugs that is used to treat osteoporosis and bone disease in a variety of cancers. Millions of patients have been exposed to these drugs. There is a lot of incomplete information and misinformation around regarding dental management of these patients.…
Odontogenic infections are commonly seen in dental practice. When the infection spreads in to the soft tissue and forms an abscess, surgical drainage is frequently indicated as part of the management. This video demonstrates how to do an intraoral I & D procedure. Duration- 9:06
Patients may present anytime after surgery with a late complication. This video shows management of a late infection in a 3rd molar site due to a bony sequestrum. Duration- 10:51
This course reviews some basic principles regarding the management of infections of dental origin. Topics include I & D technique, culture/sensitivity testing, and antibiotic use. Duration 25:43
Mandibular fractures are occasionally first diagnosed by a general dentist, especially in situations where an oral surgeon is not readily available. Stabilizing the fracture can reduce the risk of complications and make the patient more comfortable. A simple technique to stabilize a mandibulr fracture is demonstrated. Duration – 9:52
A mucocele (mucous retention cyst) is a common pathological lesion found on the lips and in the oral cavity of patients of all ages. This video discusses the evaluation, differential diagnosis, and surgical treatment of this lesion. Duration- 12:36
Jaw pathology may be seen on routine radiographs. Many small benign intrabony lesions can be managed by the general dentist with surgical training, as long as the case is diagnosed and treated to the same standard of care as the oral surgeon would. Differential diagnosis of a radioopaque mass in a 12 year old girl…
Obstruction of the submandibular duct by a stone is a common condition seen in a surgical practice. Supportive management is discussed, followed by the surgical technique to remove a stubborn stone from Wharton’s duct. Run Time- 11:22.
Subcutaneous air emphysema is a rare but dramatic complication in dentistry. It is due to air being driven into the perioral soft tissues during a dental procedure. This video discusses the etiology and treatment of this complication. It can be prevented by the use of a rear-venting handpiece for surgical procedures. Duration – 16:32
This course covers the basics of managing the common intraoperative and postoperative complications that can occur with any oral surgical procedure. Duration- 36:02
This video shows the technique for removing a small buccal exostosis from the lateral maxilla using an osteotome. Duration 6:20.
This video is not coupled with continuing education credits. This video shows a technique to remove a severely decayed maxillary incisor root using Proximators. Run Time- 2:18.