Advanced Suturing Techniques for Dental Surgery: A Hands-On Clinical Workshop

Course Code: S4 

AGD Code: 490

1.5 Hour Workshop – Technical and Scientific 

Suggested Audience: D

Additional Fee: $325

Limited Attendance

This hands-on workshop is designed to provide dental professionals with practical training in essential and advanced suturing techniques used in oral and dental surgery. Participants will develop confidence in selecting appropriate suture materials, handling surgical instruments, and performing commonly used suturing patterns for wound closure and tissue management. Through guided demonstrations and supervised practice exercises, attendees will enhance their surgical precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes in clinical dental procedures.

Educational Objectives:

• Apply suturing techniques effectively to achieve optimal wound closure, promote healing, and minimize postoperative complications in oral surgery cases.

• Identify and select appropriate suturing instruments, needle types, and suture materials for various dental surgical procedures.

• Demonstrate proper execution of common dental suturing techniques, including interrupted, continuous, mattress, and sling sutures, using correct ergonomic and tissue-handling principles.