Continuum 4: Moderate Third Molar Impactions, held April 17–18, 2026 in Hickory Hills, IL, with 14 CE hours, and presented by Koerner Center for Surgical Instruction.
Course Overview – Continuum 4 Moderate Third Molar Impactions
Continuum 4 is an advanced oral surgery training course focused on moderate third molar (wisdom tooth) impactions. This program is part of the structured continuum series designed to help general dentists progressively build surgical confidence and clinical skill. The course combines didactic learning with hands-on training to ensure practical application in real-world settings.
Participants will learn how to assess, diagnose, and treat moderate impactions using predictable and efficient surgical techniques. The curriculum emphasizes decision-making, complication management, and improving patient outcomes.
- Course: Continuum 4 (C4)
- Focus: Moderate third molar impactions
- Format: Didactic + hands-on training
- Designed for: General dentists expanding surgical skills
- Goal: Improve confidence in oral surgery procedures
Course Schedule, Location & CE Credits
This course takes place over two full days in Hickory Hills, Illinois, offering a structured and immersive learning experience. It is hosted in a professional training environment and provides continuing education credits upon completion.
The schedule is designed to balance lecture-based instruction with hands-on exercises, allowing participants to apply techniques immediately after learning them.
- Dates: 2027 TBA
- Price: $2,700
- Location: Hickory Hills, Illinois
- CE Credits: 14 hours
- Format: In-person training
- Schedule: Full-day sessions with lecture + hands-on components
Participants will receive CE credits that contribute toward continuing education requirements while gaining valuable surgical experience.
Hands-On Surgical Training & Clinical Techniques
A key highlight of Continuum 4 is its hands-on surgical component, where participants actively practice techniques on models under expert guidance. This ensures dentists leave with not just theoretical knowledge, but real procedural confidence.
The training focuses on managing moderate impactions, including flap design, bone removal, and tooth sectioning techniques. Emphasis is placed on efficiency, precision, and minimizing complications.
- Surgical access and flap design
- Bone removal techniques
- Tooth sectioning methods
- Instrument selection and usage
- Managing surgical complications
This practical approach allows dentists to integrate new skills into their practice immediately after completing the course.
What You Will Learn in Continuum 4
This course is designed to build upon foundational oral surgery knowledge and take participants to the next level of clinical capability. It focuses on improving both technical execution and clinical judgment.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of case selection, treatment planning, and patient management for moderate impactions.
- Case evaluation and treatment planning
- Identifying moderate vs complex impactions
- Step-by-step surgical workflow
- Risk assessment and complication prevention
- Post-operative care and patient communication
By the end of the course, dentists will be equipped to confidently perform moderate third molar extractions in their own practice.
The course is presented by Robert E. Langsten, DDS, COL, USAF, RET.
Who Should Attend & Course Benefits
Continuum 4 is ideal for general dentists who already have some experience with extractions and are looking to expand into more advanced surgical procedures. It is particularly beneficial for those aiming to increase production, improve patient care, and reduce referrals.
The course is structured to support dentists at a growth stage—bridging the gap between basic and advanced oral surgery.
- General dentists seeking surgical advancement
- Clinicians looking to reduce referrals
- Dentists wanting to increase practice revenue
- Professionals aiming to improve patient outcomes
- Those pursuing structured surgical education
Attending this course provides both clinical and business advantages, helping dentists elevate their practice and confidence in oral surgery.
