5‑Module Minor Oral Surgery (Dentoalveolar Surgery) Programme

Step up your confidence in minor oral surgery with a focused, evidence‑based programme created for GDPs and dentists with a special interest in dentoalveolar surgery. Delivered in person at LonDEC, King’s College London, the course blends interactive theory, case discussion and intensive hands‑on training—supporting you to apply principles and techniques in day‑to‑day practice.

Why this programme stands out

• Modular and practice‑friendly: five separate 1‑day modules, typically spaced about a month apart—ideal for busy clinicians.
• Hands‑on emphasis: three practical modules include intensive training on animal heads to develop core surgical techniques.
• Cadaver‑based progression: the final module provides hands‑on cadaver training in KCL dissecting facilities (available only to delegates who complete Modules 1–4), helping you consolidate and extend your surgical skillset.
• CPD: 6 hours CPD per module (30 hours total).

What you’ll cover across the modules

Module 1 – Theory + interactive case discussions

• Case selection, assessment and treatment planning for minor oral surgery
• Managing medically compromised patients
• Considerations for patients on bisphosphonates and other medications that can affect treatment planning

Modules 2–4 – Intensive practical training (animal heads)

• Core principles of minor oral surgery
• Flap design, bone removal, tooth sectioning, and suturing
• Practical approaches to common procedures including surgical extractions, retained roots, and impacted teeth removal
• Building confidence with wisdom teeth removal and apical surgery
• Soft‑tissue management, biopsy, and the surgical management of dento‑alveolar trauma
• Recognising and managing surgical complications

Module 5 – Advanced cadaver‑based hands‑on training (progression module) Hands‑on training in complex dento‑alveolar procedures, including:

• Oral antral fistula (OAF) closure
• Socket preservation and bone grafting
• Soft‑tissue grafts

Learn with an experienced tutor

The programme is led by Dr Kashif Hafeez (BDS, MFDRCS(Ireland), FFDCRS(Ireland), FDSRCS(Edinburgh), PG Cert Med Ed(UK), FFDT RCS(Edinburgh), PG Cert Ment & Coach), bringing a clinically grounded approach with a strong educational focus.

Who this course is for

• General dental practitioners who want to strengthen surgical decision‑making and hands‑on technique
• Dentists aiming to expand the range of dentoalveolar procedures undertaken in practice
• Clinicians seeking a structured route from core principles to cadaver‑based training

If you’re looking for a programme that combines sound clinical reasoning, case‑based learning, and intensive practical experience—with a clear step‑by‑step pathway through to cadaver training—this 5‑module course is designed to help you progress.