Coming back 2027 | $265 + GST 

1pm–5pm

Location: Takapuna Boating Club, Auckland 

A hands-on afternoon for emerging clinicians. A small group setting, easy conversation and a chance to connect with colleagues.

What we’ll cover:

• Thoughtful flap design and predictable soft-tissue handling
• Core suturing approaches used every day in clinical practice
• Gentle extraction principals and why ridge preservation matters
• A stepwise look at grafting, membranes and achieving clean closure

Real Surgical Case Discussions

Learn how experienced clinicians approach everyday surgical cases commonly seen in general practice. Through guided discussions and real clinical examples, we’ll explore decision-making, treatment planning and practical approaches to achieving more predictable outcomes.

Topics include:

• Surgical assessment and treatment planning
• When to elevate a flap vs attempt a simple extraction
• Understanding ridge preservation and future restorative considerations
• Recognising when a case may be moving beyond your comfort zone

This is a relaxed, judgement-free learning environment designed to encourage questions, discussion and practical understanding.

Everyday Surgical Workflows

Develop practical surgical systems that help procedures feel smoother, calmer and more predictable in everyday practice. This section focuses on the small workflow improvements that make a big difference to efficiency, confidence and patient experience.

You’ll learn:

• Simple surgical setups that improve flow during extractions and suturing procedures
• Gentle tissue handling principles, including flap reflection and atraumatic techniques
• Predictable step-by-step surgical workflows you can apply immediately in clinical practice
• Practical approaches that improve efficiency without compromising patient care
• The small adjustments that help surgery feel more controlled and less stressful

Patient Communication & Consent

Confident communication is a key part of surgical dentistry. We’ll cover practical ways to explain procedures, risks, healing and treatment options clearly and professionally to patients.

Topics include:

• Explaining surgical procedures in patient-friendly language
• Discussing grafting, sutures and healing expectations
• Managing post-operative conversations and common concerns
• Building patient trust through confident communication and informed consent

Clinical Confidence

This course is designed to help early-career dentists feel more confident approaching surgical procedures in general practice.

Through practical learning, case discussions and guided teaching, you’ll gain:

• More confidence approaching surgical extractions
• Better understanding of clinical decision-making
• Greater clarity around when to treat vs refer
• Practical skills that translate directly into everyday practice

Whether you’re newly graduated or looking to strengthen your surgical foundations, this course is focused on helping you feel more prepared, capable and confident chairside.