OSA 411

The course is continuous over the fourth and fifth years. The fourth year course provides the student with basic knowledge about oral and maxillofacial surgery as they relate to the general practitioner of dentistry. The course includes an overview of aseptic techniques, an introduction to surgical instruments, as well as principles of tooth extraction and minor oral surgery. The fifth year course is an overview of the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery. The student is introduced to the surgical management of congenital and acquired abnormalities of the oral structures and associated parts. He is trained in the management of odontogenic infections, cysts and tumours of the oral tissues, as well as the role of the dentist in the early diagnosis and in the care of head and neck cancer patients. He is trained in the diagnosis and management of facial fractures, particularly emergency care as far as the general practitioner is concerned.

Treatment planning for diseases of the oral cavity and related structures. Surgical management of congenital defects of the maxilla and mandible. Management of odontogenic infections and their sequelae. Cysts and tumours of the oral cavity and jaws and their surgical management. Management of patients suffering from cancer of the oral cavity and neck / reconstructive surgery. Fractures of the facial bones and their management.