Nursing Skills for Oral Surgery
Introduction to oral surgery Understanding the Oral anatomy Surgical instruments and its intended use Local anaesthetics and suture materials How to set up a basic ray for surgical extraction Playing a vital role- How to assist efficiently in surgical procedures Understanding common minor oral surgical procedures Discussing rationale behind peri and post-operative
Aims
- To improve Dental nursing skills in oral surgical procedures
- To boost confidence in preparation and assisting in surgical procedures
Objectives
- To provide training in the theory and practice for effective nursing in minor oral surgery for Dental nurses, including care planning, instrument and surgery set-up
- To discuss the rationale behind peri-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing oral surgical procedures
- To discuss basic understanding of oral anatomy and get familiar with surgical instruments and its purpose to play an integral part of the surgical procedures
Learning Outcomes
- Elucidate fundamental principles of patient management for safe and effective hard and soft tissue surgery, in general dental practice.
- Reflect and carry out appropriate action to help Dentists involved in minor oral surgery procedures, to improve surgical outcome