Common Complications Associated with Oral Surgery

About the Course
This course addresses common complications associated with oral surgical procedures and outlines evidence-based methods to prevent, minimize, or manage them. Patient education about what to expect postoperatively helps minimize emergency after-hours phone calls and the need for additional treatment. Proper techniques of postoperative pain and infection control may also facilitate the healing process and reduce both postoperative complications for patients and stress for practitioners.

This basic-level course for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants will strengthen the dental team’s ability to identify, manage, and treat postoperative complications associated with oral surgery. 

Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

• Identify common complications associated with oral surgery procedures.
• Discuss methods to minimize, manage, and treat postoperative complications.

About the Author
Mark J. Szarejko, DDS, received his dental degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985 and received a fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry in 1994. He has been in private practice for more than three decades and has been involved in correctional (county jail) dentistry. In 2007 he received the Certified Correctional HealthCare Professional (CCHP) designation from the National Commission of Correctional Healthcare. He has authored and edited several dental continuing education courses and has given presentations on varied topics to local, regional, and national audiences. He has been an examiner for the dental and dental hygiene licensure examinations?for the North East Regional Board of Examiners (NERB), now the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments, since 1994. He has reviewed standard of care cases for the state of Florida and for private companies. 

How to Receive Credit

• Read the entire course online or in print.  
• Complete a mandatory test (a passing score of 75% is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
• Provide required personal and payment information.
• Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
• Print your Certificate of Completion. 

Resolution of Conflict of Interest

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Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement

It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept support from ineligible companies. Furthermore, ineligible companies are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.  

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