Beyond the Knot: Mastering Dental Suturing
Saturday, January 31, 2026
8:00 – 11:00 am
Course Code:
703SH
Cost:
$375
Credits:
3
CE Hours
Proper suturing is often overlooked, but plays a crucial role in surgical dental procedures, contributing directly to healing response, success of treatment, and patients’ postoperative well-being. This course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed for effective suturing for a variety of surgical procedures. Attendees will learn suture principles, material selection, tissue handling, proper knot tying, various suturing techniques, and clinical applications. The abundant hands-on practice on silicone models will allow attendees to develop confidence in their suturing techniques.
Speakers
In this course attendees will:
- Discuss suture principles and material selection
- Understand tissue management to promote wound healing
- Determine proper knot positioning and tying
- Learn a variety of suture techniques
- Practice each technique on silicone models
Supplies Needed
Loupes
The Massachusetts Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
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ADA.org/CERP