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Module 1

Oral Anatomy & Biology

1 AGD/PACE CE Hour

If you can believe this, in dental school I never studied a dry skull. In fact, we did human cadaver dissections and somehow never looked closely at the head and neck.

After buying a skull, the operative field I had been working in every day suddenly became far more clear. This module helps you review and master the oral anatomy that matters in practice.

+ Head & neck orientation
+ Oral surgical anatomy
+ Clinical landmarks
+ Applied exodontia biology
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1 Oral Anatomy & Biology
Oral Anatomy & Biology

Module 1 Videos

14 Accelerated Topics | 1 AGD / PACE CE Hour
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Bone — Cancellous vs. Cortical
08
Mental Nerve
02
The Periosteum
09
Maxillary Nerve
03
Gingiva
10
Greater Palatine Nerve & Artery
04
Periodontal Ligament Fibers
11
Incisive Foramen
05
Inferior Alveolar Nerve
12
Lymph Nodes
06
Long Buccal Nerve
13
Granulation Tissue
07
Lingual Nerve
14
Facial Artery & Vein

Module 1 Objectives

14 objectives

Build a practical anatomical foundation for exodontia by understanding the bone, soft tissue, nerves, foramina, lymph nodes, and vascular landmarks that directly affect surgical technique.

Bone & Soft Tissue

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Identify cortical vs. cancellous bone and understand how each affects extraction technique.
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Describe the periosteum, including its structure, functions, and importance in surgical flap design.
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Distinguish attached gingiva from alveolar mucosa and understand why that matters clinically.
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Identify PDL fibre types and understand how they influence tooth removal.
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Describe granulation tissue, including its appearance, function, and common locations.

Nerves & Foramina

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Map the inferior alveolar nerve, its anatomy, sensory distribution, and relevance to extractions and minor surgery.
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Locate the buccal nerve and state its sensory innervation.
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State the typical location of the lingual nerve and its significance in exodontia.
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Recall mental nerve anatomy and its implications during extractions.
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State maxillary nerve anatomy and surgical significance.
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Identify the greater palatine foramen, associated structures, and clinical location.
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Locate the incisive foramen, list its contents, and manage the site during surgery.

Clinical Landmarks

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Differentiate normal vs. abnormal lymph nodes and perform proper palpation.
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Recall facial artery and vein locations and avoid them during incisions and flap creation.
Built for quick review and real-world implementation.

Dr. Russell P. Fitton III, DDS

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"In 42 years of practice I rate this course as one of my top 5 educational experiences. I recommend this course to all the associates that work with me."

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+ 01 Oral Anatomy & Biology + 02 Medical Considerations + 03 Surgical Complications + 04 Infections & Fascial Spaces + 05 Diagnosis & Planning + 06 Drugs & Materials + 07 Local Anesthesia + 08 Surgical Armamentarium + 09 Surgical Technique + 10 Extracting Specific Teeth + 11 Suturing 101 + 12 Clinical Tips & Situations + 13 Mastering Impactions + 14 Surgical Extraction Case Studies + 15 Third Molars — Level 1 + 16 Third Molars — Level 2 + 17 Third Molars — Level 3 + 18 4K Extraction Videos + 19 Platelet-Rich Fibrin + 20 Socket Preservation