When, How, and Why to Section Teeth

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST

Improve the outcome by sectioning teeth during extractions.

Dental extractions are often a source of great anxiety in the office, for both patients and clinicians. Apprehensions may arise due to a lack of confidence in technical skills or understanding of the planned procedure. Presented by DOCS Education and Dr. Nicholas Parque, DDS, this program will discuss how to properly and knowledgably section teeth during dental extractions in order to deliver the most predictable results and highest patient satisfaction.

Attendees will review the principles of sectioning multirooted teeth, addressing both the indications to use a drill and how to safely execute the procedure. Upon completion of the course, you’ll possess a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for performing safe and effective tooth sectioning. Additionally, you will learn how these techniques can enhance both the predictability and efficiency of dental extractions in day-to-day clinical practice.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the variety of armamentarium used to section teeth and differences between each.
• Understand the indications and selection process for sectioning teeth.
• Review the landmarks and techniques for sectioning both maxillary and mandibular molars.
• Learn how sectioning teeth and use of a surgical drill can simplify dental extractions.
• Understand how sectioning teeth can aid in preservation of hard and soft tissue.

This webinar is free to attend. We offer 1 CE for DOCS Members and Trial Members who attend the live presentation.

If you are not yet a Member but would like to earn the 1 CE for attending, as well as experience the many benefits of DOCS Membership, consider joining as a Trial Member for only $1.* There is no obligation or risk; cancel anytime.

About the Presenter(s):

Dr. Nicholas Parque completed his dental training at the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, MI, including the Periodontics Clerkship and Advanced Oral Surgery Clinical Elective programs. Following dental school, he completed a General Practice Residency Program at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA with special focus on advanced oral surgical procedures, sedation dentistry, and management of medically complex patients. He also served as an attending dentist within the Swedish residency program and as the assistant director for three years. In 2025, he relocated to Spokane, WA where he now works in his private practice, Smiles of Spokane.

Dr. Parque is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry earning his Fellowship in 2022. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Washington Academy of General Dentistry and as clinical faculty for several hands-on courses on oral surgery and neurotoxin therapy. Dr. Parque is the course director for the WAGD’s “Surgical Extractions for the General Dentist” program, which has been a mainstay of their curriculum since 2022.

 

*Trial Membership Offer is open to dentists who have not participated in the Trial Membership program within the past two (2) years. After 60 days, if not cancelled, the Trial Membership will upgrade to a Standard Membership at $59.95/mo for a one-year commitment. Refer to terms of service for details.

 

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DOCS Education is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 09/17/2000 to 12/31/2026. Provider ID# 217651.