Preventing and Managing Challenges in Dentoalveolar Surgery

Includes a Live Web Event on 08/13/2025 at 6:00 PM (CDT)

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Preventing and Managing Challenges in Dentoalveolar Surgery

Dentoalveolar procedures are among the most common procedures performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. OMSs should be well-versed in the potential complications associated with these procedures, many of which can be avoided, and know how to address them effectively. Important factors in the prevention and management of dentoalveolar complications include a thorough history and physical examination of the patient, comprehensive surgical skills and knowledge of head and neck anatomy. This 60-minute webinar will review the published literature on dentoalveolar complications and discuss the prevention and treatment of these complications, including alveolar osteitis; displacement of tooth, root, implant or instrument; fracture of the jaw; hemorrhage; nerve injury; non-healing wounds; trismus and edema; and oroantral communication.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

Identify the potential risks associated with various dentoalveolar surgical procedures and how to prevent them.
Discuss the updates in the literature on the prevention and management of dentoalveolar complications.
Describe how to manage complications associated with dentoalveolar surgery.

Cancellation Policy: Registrants will receive a full refund up until the day before the event. No refund will be given on the day of or after the event.

Patrick J. Louis, DDS, MD

Professor, University of Alabama School of Dentistry

Patrick J. Louis, DDS, MD, is the McCallum Endowed Professor and Chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry. He earned his dental degree from Louisiana State University and completed both his medical degree and OMS residency at the UAB School of Medicine. Throughout his more than 30 years as faculty at UAB, he has mentored numerous residents and has actively contributed to advancements in the field, especially in TMJ and reconstructive surgery, through his many publications and lectures.

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.