Undergraduate learning in oral surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery forms part of the BDS curriculum. Teaching combines subject knowledge with supervised clinical experience, patient assessment and an emphasis on ethical care.
Learning areas
- Local anaesthesia and dental extraction
- Infection control, suturing and minor surgical procedures
- Assessment of oral lesions and facial injuries
- Medical emergencies and basic life support
- Care planning for patients with medical conditions
BDS syllabus and examination schemes ↗ · Oral Surgery department ↗