8
PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM
6
CPD HOURS
5
HOURS HANDS-ON PRACTICALS
Course Overview
A hands-on introduction to suturing for dentists or dental students with no or minimal suturing experience. The course covers the principles of sound suturing technique, suture material selection, instrument handling and knot tying. Most of the day is spent in supervised practice of the suturing techniques most commonly used in oral surgery, in a small-group format with direct supervision throughout.
Who it’s for:
General dentists new to suturing, dental students
Prerequisites:
None
Your instructor:
Dr Daniel Girgis is dual-qualified in medicine and dentistry, having completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Adelaide (2014) and his Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Western Australia (2020). His surgical experience includes a residency at St George Hospital (2016) and a position as Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Registrar at Prince of Wales Hospital (2021). In 2023 he founded Mobile Oral Surgery Services (MOSS), which provides oral surgery and sedation services to over 25 dental clinics across Sydney and the Central Coast. He is a published author in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and has presented his research at an international conference. With a passion for teaching and an approachable, hands-on style, he founded AAOSE to help general dentists safely, predictably and confidently expand their clinical skills in oral surgery.
Course Details
What's included:
Course Program
Booking & Cancellation Policy
Securing your place
Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your place. This course is limited to 8 participants. Early bird registration (3 months or more prior to the course start date) is eligible for a 10% discount on the total course fee.
Cancellation
All cancellations must be made in writing to admin@aaose.com.au.
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12 weeks or more before the course: full refund, less a $200 administration fee
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6 - 12 weeks before the course: 50% refund of the course fee
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6 weeks or less before the course: no refund
Rescheduling
If you can no longer attend, you may transfer to the same course on another date, or use your paid fee as credit towards another AAOSE course, subject to the following conditions:
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At least 4 weeks’ notice in writing to admin@aaose.com.au
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A maximum of one reschedule per booking
Non-attendance
Failure to attend your scheduled course will result in forfeiture of your payment.
If we need to make changes
In the unlikely event AAOSE cancels or reschedules a course, you may choose a full refund or a transfer to another date. AAOSE is not responsible for travel or accommodation costs, so we recommend booking flexible arrangements.