Clinical Head & Neck Anatomy Through Cadaver Dissection - CADAVER LAB
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Master the head and neck anatomy behind the procedures you perform every day.
Join internationally recognized anatomist Dr. Joe Iwanaga DDS, PhD, for an immersive, hands-on cadaver dissection course designed specifically for dental professionals. Rather than studying anatomy in isolation, participants will explore the structures that directly influence implant surgery, third molar extractions, soft tissue grafting, sinus augmentation, local anesthesia, orthognathic surgery, TMJ procedures, and more.
Clinical Topics Explored
You'll Explore the Anatomy Behind:
* Third molar surgery and lingual nerve considerations
* Tongue-tie (frenectomy)
* Lingual flap techniques
* VISTA procedures
* Buccal nerve block
* Greater palatine nerve block
* Free gingival grafts (FGG)
* Connective tissue grafts (CTG)
* Periosteal releasing incisions
* Facial artery identification and ligation
* Buccal fat pad flap
* Sinus lift procedures
* Le Fort osteotomies
* Genioplasty
* Pterygoid implants
* Zygomatic implants
* TMJ arthrocentesis
* Canalis sinuosus
* And additional clinically relevant anatomical structures.
Course Details:
- Date: September 26th, 2026 (Saturday)
- Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Location: BDG Think Tank - 2101 South Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146
- Speaker: Dr. Joe Iwanaga DDS, PhD
- CEs: 8
Prerequisites:
- This course is intended for licensed dentists, dental specialists, physicians, physician assistants, nurses, dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental students, medical students, residents, or other healthcare professionals with interest in head and neck anatomy
- No prior cadaver dissection experience required
- Participants should possess a basic understanding of human anatomy and dental or medical terminology
- Participants must comply with all laboratory safety requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines provided prior to the course
- Participants should be prepared to actively participate in a respectful educational environment involving human cadaveric specimens
- Photography of the cadaveric specimens is NOT permitted
What makes this course different?
Unlike traditional anatomy courses, every dissection is connected directly to clinical dentistry. Participants leave with a deeper understanding of anatomy that can immediately improve surgical planning, risk assessment, anesthesia techniques, and patient outcomes.
Course Objectives:
- Introduction to Gross Anatomy Dissection
- Overview of the course objectives and structure
- Introduction to fresh cadaveric specimens
2. Demonstration by Dr. Joe Iwanaga DDS, PhD
- Detailed demonstration of anatomical structures of interest
- Explanation of dissection techniques and best practices
3. Hands-on Dissection Session
- Supervised dissection of masticatory muscles
- Exploration of the temporomandibular joint and surrounding structures
- Dissection of the floor of the mouth and identification of key landmarks
- Examination of the facial artery in the oral cavity and its clinical relevance
- Dissection of the retromolar area and palate
4. Integration of Anatomy with Clinical Dental Practice
- Discussion on the clinical significance of dissected structures
- Exploration of how anatomical knowledge informs dental procedures
- Case studies illustrating the integration of anatomy in dental practice
5. Conclusion and Q&A
- Summary of key learnings
- Open forum for questions and discussion with Dr. Iwanaga
- Closing remarks and course evaluation