Module 4

Infections & Fascial Spaces

0.5 AGD/PACE CE Hours

Many teeth requiring extraction present with infection, and that often leaves dentists with practical questions about anesthesia, antibiotics, triage, and timing.

In this module, you’ll learn how to recognize when infection is present, assess the seriousness of swelling, and make more confident decisions about managing these cases in practice.

+ Infection recognition
+ Antibiotic decisions
+ Swelling assessment
+ Case triage
Infections and fascial spaces module image
4 Infections & Fascial Spaces
Infections & Fascial Spaces

Module 4 Videos

17 Accelerated Topics | 0.5 AGD / PACE CE Hours
01
Alveolar Ridge
10
Submasseteric Space
02
Buccal Vestibule
11
Parapharyngeal Space
03
Mandibular Subperiosteal Abscess
12
Palatal Subperiosteal Abscess
04
Mentalis Space
13
Infra-Orbital Space — Canine Space
05
Submental Space
14
Temporal Spaces — Deep & Superficial
06
Sublingual Space
15
Infra-Temporal Space
07
Submandibular Space
16
Infections
08
Ludwig’s Angina
17
Delayed Postoperative Infections
09
Buccal Space

Module 4 Objectives

6 objectives

Learn how to recognize, classify, triage, and manage odontogenic infections more confidently — including fascial space anatomy, referral decisions, clinical warning signs, and prevention strategies.

Anatomy & Classification

+
State the anatomical boundaries of the major potential tissue spaces of the head and neck.
+
Recognize and classify infected spaces as mild, moderate, or severe.

Recognition & Referral

+
Appreciate when infections should be referred to a more skilled provider.
+
List the hallmark clinical signs of infection that influence diagnosis and triage.

Delayed Infections

+
Identify and manage delayed postoperative infections when they arise after treatment.
+
Limit delayed postoperative infections through proper surgical technique and perioperative care.

Dr. Aiman Aslam, DDS

______

"This course is so worth every dollar! I wish I took it while I was taking OS in dental school because it provides both foundational concepts and beyond, and I could've taken my OS to the next level with a bunch of oral surgeons around me."

Oral Surgery Accelerator

Ready To Make Extractions Feel More Predictable?

This module is one piece of a complete system built to help you diagnose better, plan smarter, choose the right instruments, and perform surgical extractions with more confidence.

20 Focused modules
800+ 4K clinical videos
56 AGD/PACE CE credits
1:1 Email mentorship
Digital Course

Oral Surgery Accelerator

Get lifetime access to the Oral Surgery Accelerator and work through the complete surgical extraction curriculum at your own pace.

+ 20 modules covering surgical extractions from start to finish
+ Clinical cases, technique breakdowns, downloads, and CE credits
+ Guidance on case selection, complications, third molars, PRF, socket preservation, and more
Join Digital Course

One course. One workflow. One major upgrade to the way you diagnose, plan, and perform surgical extractions.