Management of odontogenic infection, cysts and tumors is presented, as well as the role of the dentist in the care of head and neck cancer patients. The diagnosis and management of facial fractures also are presented, particularly as they relate to the general practitioner. This course teaches the management of the ambulatory oral surgical patient. It includes patient evaluation, control of pain and anxiety, performance of minor oral surgical procedures, treatment of acute and chronic oral infections and of complications associated with oral surgery, and the use of the problem-oriented record. Slide-text programs and reading assignments supplement the outpatient clinical experience.
Students assist in patient care and perform procedures such as exodontia and biopsy.
Oral surgical management of comprehensive care patients in the outpatient clinic is also included. Clinic, two weeks. Topics may include hospitalized and ambulatory patient management, emergency care, operating room experience, pain and anxiety control, and surgical technique. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 credits. The minimum year in dental school and any course prerequisites will be announced for each topic.