Continuum 1: 22 Hours (8 Hours Online Didactic, 14 Hours Hands-On Model Work) - (Apr 24 - 25, 2026)

Continuum 1: 22 Hours (8 Hours Online Didactic, 14 Hours Hands-On Model Work) is organized by Koerner Center for Surgical Instruction (KCSI) and will be held from Apr 24 - 25, 2026 at GC America Inc, Alsip, Illinois, United States of America.

Description:
This is a 22-hour course, divided into two parts: 8 hours online didactic with self-paced instruction videos and 14 hours hands-on model work at the course venue.

• Part 1: 8 Hours Online, Didactic
  • Complete this portion of the course at your own pace. We recommend this section to be completed before the course starts on Friday, April 24, 2026.
  • You will have access to this online content for 1 year, from the date you purchased this course.
  • Note: If you have taken our Intro to Surgery Extraction, 8 hours online didactic course, contact us to receive a reduced price on the full Continuum 1: Online course.
• Part 2: 14 Hours, Hands-On Model Work
  • Date: Friday (Didactic) and Saturday (Model Work), April 24-25, 2026

Topics Covered in Part 1: 8 Hours Online, Didactic 

• Surgical Extractions
• Periotome Bur/Luxator ‘system’ for root removal
• Managing Moderate Third Molar Impactions
• What to Do When Complications Occur
• Maxillary Sinus
  • Precautions
  • Medications
  • Preventing and Treating Perforations
  • Tuberosity Fractures
• Infection Control
• Bone Grafting Techniques for Socket Preservation
• Multiple Extractions and Ridge Grooming
• Bleeding Management
• Incision and Drainage
• When to Refer

Topics Covered in Part 2: 14 Hours, Hands-On Model Work

Discussion ranges from basic to advanced.

• Instrumentation
• Faster “surgical” extractions
• Subtleties of sectioning and easier root retrieval
• Flaps and suturing for exodontia and socket grafting
• Extractions and the sinus
• Multiple extractions and disease removal/alveoplasty
• Exostoses excision and frenectomy
• Incision, drainage and managing infection
• Moderate third molar impactions, mandibular and maxillary case selection and things you need to know to avoid complications.