Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma

The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with a deeper understanding of and appreciation for oral and maxillofacial trauma. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Outline the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic injuries to permanent teeth with completely formed (mature) roots.
2. Discuss the unique issues associated with assessing and treating traumatic injuries to permanent teeth with open apices.
3. Describe the assessment and treatment of traumatic injuries to deciduous teeth.
4. Effectively evaluate and treat root fractures in deciduous and permanent teeth.
5. Review the appropriate assessment and management of luxation injuries to permanent and deciduous teeth.
6. Describe the oral implications of traumatic injuries to other structures within the oral and maxillofacial complex, particularly fractures of the mandible.
7. Outline the most common traumatic injuries that occur to the structures of the oral and maxillofacial complex due to child abuse or domestic violence.

This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.