The Extraction Course by LUX8 Academy
Make Extractions Great Again!
Schedule
Next: 19 Mar 2027
Duration
2 days
CPD
16 CPD
Location
Tring
Course provider
Yusuf Gadiwalla
Overview
About This Course
LUX8 – The Extraction Course is an immersive two-day oral surgery masterclass designed for general dentists looking to develop greater confidence, predictability and precision in routine and surgical extractions.
Led by specialist oral surgeon Dr Yusuf Gadiwalla, the course combines evidence-based principles with practical, immediately applicable surgical techniques.
Delegates will explore the physics of instrumentation, radiographic interpretation, surgical planning, atraumatic extraction techniques, tooth-specific approaches, flap design, tooth sectioning, bone removal, suturing and the prevention and management of complications. The course also introduces the principles of managing straightforward impacted wisdom teeth.
With small-group teaching, extensive hands-on practical surgery using pig's heads and 14 hours of verifiable CPD, LUX8 is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and confident clinical practice.
Whether you are looking to improve your everyday extractions or take your surgical skills to the next level, LUX8 provides a structured, practical approach that you can implement immediately in practice.
Outcomes
What You Will Learn
Assess patients and formulate appropriate treatment plans for routine and surgical extractions
Interpret dental radiographs and identify relevant anatomical, clinical and patient-related risk factors
Understand the principles of extraction instrumentation and select appropriate instruments for different clinical situations
Apply atraumatic extraction techniques to improve predictability and minimise damage to surrounding tissues
Develop effective strategies for managing difficult, heavily restored and fractured teeth
Recognise when a tooth is suitable for routine extraction versus surgical removal
Develop a systematic approach to surgical tooth removal
Design and raise appropriate surgical flaps
Perform tooth sectioning safely and effectively
Perform surgical removal of bone using appropriate techniques and instrumentation
Manage fractured or retained roots, including appropriate decision-making around retrieval versus retention
Apply appropriate suturing techniques following oral surgical procedures
Recognise, prevent and manage oroantral communications (OAC)
Understand the management of complications arising from persistent or inadequately managed OAC
Recognise and manage maxillary tuberosity fractures
Assess and manage uncontrolled or prolonged post-operative bleeding
Recognise the signs and symptoms of post-operative infection and understand appropriate management strategies
Diagnose and manage alveolar osteitis (dry socket)
Assess and manage delayed or non-healing extraction sockets
Recognise and manage common post-operative complications following dental extraction
Understand the principles of managing impacted teeth, including straightforward wisdom tooth surgery
Recognise when a complication or clinical situation requires escalation, referral or specialist management
Develop greater confidence, efficiency and clinical decision-making when undertaking oral surgery in general dental practice
Provider
About the Course Provider
Yusuf Gadiwalla
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the LUX8 Extraction Course for?
The LUX8 Extraction Course is designed primarily for general dentists who want to improve their confidence, predictability and surgical skills when carrying out routine and difficult dental extractions.
Is the course suitable for newly qualified dentists?
Yes. The course is suitable for dentists at different stages of their careers, including dentists who have limited experience with surgical extractions and those looking to refine existing skills.
Does the course include hands-on practical training?
Yes. The LUX8 Extraction Course is highly practical, with extensive hands-on surgical training designed to allow delegates to apply the techniques taught during the course.
Will I learn how to manage complications?
Yes. Complication management is a key part of the course, including fractured roots, maxillary tuberosity fractures, oroantral communications, uncontrolled bleeding, infection, dry socket and non-healing extraction sockets.
Does the course cover wisdom teeth?
The course introduces the principles and surgical techniques relevant to managing impacted teeth, including straightforward wisdom tooth cases. More advanced wisdom tooth surgery and coronectomy are covered in the dedicated one day Wisdom Tooth Course.
How much CPD does the course provide?
LUX8 Academy provides 14 hours of verifiable CPD.
How many delegates are on each course?
Places are intentionally limited to 15 delegates to maintain a high level of individual teaching, supervision and hands-on experience.
Who teaches the course?
The course is taught by Dr Yusuf Gadiwalla, a GDC registered specialist oral surgeon with postgraduate training and extensive clinical and teaching experience in oral surgery.
What should I expect to take away from the course?
Delegates should leave with a more structured approach to extractions, greater confidence in surgical techniques, improved understanding of instrumentation and a practical framework for managing difficult cases and complications.
Is the course suitable for dentists who already perform extractions?
Absolutely. LUX8 Extraction Course is designed not only for dentists new to surgical extraction but also for clinicians who want to improve their technique, efficiency, decision-making and management of more challenging cases.
Where is the course held?
The course is held at Pendley Manor Hotel in Tring - a venue with facilities designed to support both theoretical teaching and hands-on practical training.
How can I book?
Places can be booked through the LUX8 Academy website. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended. www.oralsurgerylondon/lux8
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