OVERVIEW
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 Jul 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, July 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), July 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.
KEY DATES
13 Feb, 2026
Registrations Open
24 Jul, 2026
Event Start Date
25 Jul, 2026
Event End Date
Credits:
CE Hours 22
22 CE HoursTARGET AUDIENCE
DentistOral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsSPECIALITIES
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDentistrySUGGESTED HOTELS
CONFERENCE VENUE
GC America Inc 3737 W 127th St