Develop your surgical confidence through expert-led training and supervised live-patient extraction experience.

This one-day intensive course is designed for GDC-registered General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) who want to strengthen their knowledge and practical skills in exodontia and minor oral surgery.

Delivered by Dr. Vinika Patel, an experienced Oral Surgeon and Senior GDP with expertise in minor oral surgery, the programme combines focused theoretical learning with supervised live-patient training.

Delegates will gain valuable clinical experience, improve their decision-making skills and develop confidence in performing extractions safely and effectively.

Why Choose This Course?

• Practical & Relevant: Gain real clinical experience performing extractions on patients under local anaesthesia.

• Expert Supervision: Learn directly from an experienced mentor with extensive minor oral surgery expertise.

• Personalised Learning: One-to-one mentorship with a single delegate, ensuring individual support and feedback.

• Comprehensive Coverage: Learn case selection, local anaesthesia, extraction techniques, complication management and paediatric extractions.

• CPD Accredited: Earn 6 hours of GDC-verifiable CPD.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

01. Case Selection & Assessment

Identify and assess suitable cases for extractions in general dental practice.

02. Exodontia Techniques

Apply safe and effective extraction techniques with greater confidence.

03. Local Anaesthesia

Deliver local anaesthesia effectively and understand the role of sedation support in anxious patients.

04. Complication Management

Manage complications such as root fractures, bleeding and oro-antral communication.

05. Patient Communication

Communicate effectively and manage paediatric and anxious patients.

06. Advanced Clinical Exposure

Perform extractions under local anaesthesia and observe advanced cases under IV and RA sedation.

Eligibility Criteria

This course is suitable for:

• Registered General Dental Practitioners (GDPs).

• Dentists with basic knowledge of exodontia and dental anatomy.

• Dental professionals with current professional indemnity.

• Delegates willing to work under direct supervision during live-patient procedures.

Participants must also:

• Follow clinical and safeguarding protocols.

• Be committed to supervised practical learning.

• Have appropriate professional indemnity cover.

Course Chronology

Personalised 1-Day Intensive Minor Oral Surgery Mentorship

This one-to-one mentorship combines structured theoretical teaching with supervised live-patient experience to help delegates develop confidence and practical competence in minor oral surgery.

01. Registration & Induction

• Welcome and introduction to your mentor and clinical team.

• Overview of course aims, confidentiality, consent and safeguarding.

• Explanation of patient flow and supervision protocols.

02. Lecture – Clinical Foundations in Minor Oral Surgery

Structured theoretical teaching with visual cases and simplified handouts.

Theory Modules:

Module 1: Case Selection & Risk Assessment

• Indications and contraindications.

• Referral red flags and clinical risk assessment.

Module 2: Local Anaesthesia

• Inferior dental (ID) blocks.

• Infiltration techniques.

• Anatomical considerations.

• Introduction to sedation.

Module 3: Extraction Techniques & Instrumentation

• Step-by-step extraction protocols.

• Minimising surgical trauma.

• Essential surgical instruments.

Module 4: Complication Management

• Root fractures.

• Bleeding management.

• Oro-antral communication.

• Prevention of soft tissue injuries.

Module 5: Paediatric Extractions & Behavioural Techniques

• Safe extraction approaches under LA and RA.

• Behaviour management.

• Post-operative advice.

03. Refreshment Break & Gowning Up

• Preparation for hands-on clinical work.

• Chairside briefing before the first patient case.

04. Hands-On Clinical Exodontia on Live Patients

Phase 1: Mentor Demonstration

• Adult patient extraction under local anaesthesia.

• Live clinical narration.

• Guidance on positioning and extraction techniques.

Phase 2: Delegate Practice

• Perform extractions under local anaesthesia.

• Observe extractions under IV and RA sedation.

• Receive continuous feedback and clinical guidance.

05. Debriefing & CPD Certificate

• Feedback discussion and Q&A with your mentor.

• Completion of reflective log.

• Distribution of CPD certificate.

All patients are pre-screened, consented and selected for educational suitability. Mentor supervision is continuous throughout the clinical training.

Post-Course Benefits

• 6 Hours of GDC-verifiable CPD.

• Certificate of completion.

• Mentor guidance for post-course queries.

• Optional peer support through a WhatsApp group.

Booking & Scheduling

This is a personalised training programme with individual mentorship.

The course runs throughout the year. Delegates are requested to contact Sage Academy by email or telephone to arrange a suitable training date and confirm availability.

Your Professional Development

Build your confidence in minor oral surgery through personalised mentorship, structured theoretical training and supervised live-patient clinical experience.

One-Day Intensive Training | One-to-One Mentorship | 6 Hours Verifiable CPD | Live-Patient Experience