About This Event
This hands-on dental CE course is designed for general dentists who want to expand their oral surgery skills and enhance patient care. Led by an experienced clinician, the program focuses on practical techniques for surgical extractions, flap design, suturing, socket preservation, and post-op pain management. Participants will gain valuable tips to boost their clinical confidence and efficiency—while observing step-by-step demonstrations in a supportive, educational setting.
About This Event
This hands-on dental CE course is designed for general dentists who want to expand their oral surgery skills and enhance patient care. Led by an experienced clinician, the program focuses on practical techniques for surgical extractions, flap design, suturing, socket preservation, and post-op pain management. Participants will gain valuable tips to boost their clinical confidence and efficiency—while observing step-by-step demonstrations in a supportive, educational setting.
Following completion of the dental CE course, participants should be able to:
Learning Objectives:
Following completion of the dental CE course, participants should be able to:
Learning Objectives:
Event Details
This lecture and hands-on dental CE course provides general dentists with the knowledge and techniques to confidently perform common oral surgery procedures. The instructor will guide participants through atraumatic extractions, flap design, suturing, socket preservation, and post-op protocols in a supportive learning environment. The course includes lunch, a facility tour, and take-home materials.
About The Speaker
Dr. Darren S. Greenwell, DMD, FACD, FICD, NDBA, MAGD, is a highly accomplished general dentist with extensive clinical, military, and academic experience. A 2000 graduate of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Dr. Greenwell began his career in the U.S. Air Force, completing an Advanced General Dentistry residency at Barksdale Air Force Base and later serving as a staff dentist at Davis-Monthan AFB.
After returning to his home state of Kentucky, Dr. Greenwell transitioned into private practice while continuing to pursue advanced training. He earned his Fellowship (2007) and Mastership (2015) in the Academy of General Dentistry and holds Fellow status in both the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists.
Dr. Greenwell is certified in intravenous sedation and completed a residency in Comprehensive Implant Therapy at Alabama Implant Education. His passion for education and clinical excellence makes him a trusted instructor for dentists seeking to expand their surgical skills in everyday practice.
Financial Disclosure: For presenting this course, Dr. Darren S. Greenwell receives an honorarium from COLTENE, Inc., a manufacturer of dental supplies and consumables. This has no influence over course content. Dr. Greenwell ensures all material presented is based on the best available evidence and remains free from promotional bias.
Coltene Whaledent, Inc. is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2030. Provider ID# 211215
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