Treat or Refer? Surgical Case Selection
The most important surgical skill isn't the surgery — it's knowing which cases to take and which to refer. A decision-making course.
The best surgeons aren't the ones who do everything — they're the ones who know what to take and what to refer. This course is about the judgment that precedes the surgery. You'll work through real patient presentations and learn Dr. Fien's framework for assessing difficulty, risk, and your own readiness. Ideal for general dentists deciding where their surgical comfort line is.
What You'll Learn
- Case selection: knowing which cases to take and which to refer
- Step-by-step technique with real clinical footage
- Material selection and instrument guidance
- How to manage the most common complications
- Practical protocols you can use Monday morning
Who This Course Is For
- General dentists expanding into surgery
- Dentists wanting real, practical instruction
- Practitioners who learn from actual cases
Who This Course Is Not For
- Dentists seeking purely academic theory
- Those without basic surgical experience
- Anyone expecting guaranteed CE credit
Clinical Content Warning: This course contains graphic surgical imagery and is intended for licensed dental professionals. Educational purposes only — no dentist-patient relationship is created.
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