Alveoplasty and Related Pre-Prosthetic Procedures for General Dentists

Live Online-Hybrid Lecture Registration Only

January 15, 2026

Location: Online Link  Presentation: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

CDE Hours Awarded: 2 Lecture Hours                                  

Conflicts of Interest: No Conflicts

Education Methods:  Live Online-Hybrid Lecture

(A Teams link will be sent to the registered email on the day of the lecture.)                 

Required Experience: Dental Professional                   

AGD subject codes: 670, 310                       

External Funding: N/A

COURSE INFORMATION & WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Many general dentists are skilled in performing surgical extractions. However, once the teeth are removed, that’s when another set of issues begins. Without additional procedures, the patient’s journey to comfortable denture function and satisfying esthetics may be long. This process may or may not include implants. Regardless of that, the patient needs a ready ridge. Is it free of pathology, both apically and coronally? Has there been adequate compression from expansion during extractions? What about residual sharpness of facial, lingual, and interseptal bone, not to mention exostoses? Many of these problems can be addressed by a general dentist, while others may require the expertise of a specialist. This presentation emphasizes the importance of this topic and reviews effective management strategies.

 After completing this program, the dental professional should be able to:

• Recognize the challenges that lie between tooth extractions and a well-fitting and esthetic denture.
• Understand which pre-prosthetic procedures are within the scope of general dentists versus those that need specialist expertise.
• Perform more of these surgical procedures more safely and efficiently.

Featured Speaker: Karl Koerner, DDS, MS

Dr. Karl Koerner has been an Associate Professor of Oral Surgery (now adjunct) at Roseman College of Dental Medicine in Utah. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry and holds a master’s degree in education. He was honored as the Alumnus of the Year 2024 at the University of Washington School of Dentistry.

He was given the National AGD’s Weclew Award for contributions to dental education. Dr. Koerner has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Utah Dental Association and the LDS Academy of Dentistry and is a past president of both the Utah Dental Association and the Utah Academy of General Dentistry.  He has given over 1000 oral surgery presentations for dental organizations in the U.S. and around the world, and in CE departments of many dental schools.

His courses include online videos and webinars, in-person didactic sessions, hands-on training with life-like models, and patient treatment. Patient treatment courses provide pro bono care to underserved populations in the U.S. and the Dominican Republic. Although he is not an oral surgeon, he received surgery training in the U.S. Army and performed only oral surgery in his Utah general practice for over 20 years. Dr. Koerner has authored or co-authored four books on oral surgery, over 30 articles, and has worked with Dr. Gordon Christensen on videos, course instruction, and serving on the Clinicians Report Board of Directors. He speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese and has organized 16 trips for humanitarian service and exchanges with Chinese dentists.

Disclosure: 

*Neither the speaker(s), planner(s), nor anyone in control of content for this live activity has any financial relationship with commercial products or services discussed.