Dr. Michael Aguirre, a native of Florida, raised in Gainesville, is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon known for combining advanced surgical expertise with genuine compassion for his patients. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS), Dr. Aguirre provides comprehensive care in all aspects of the specialty—including wisdom tooth removal, dental implant reconstruction, orthognathic (jaw) surgery, facial trauma, TMJ disorders, and the surgical management of sleep apnea and oral pathology.
Dr. Aguirre received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Nova Southeastern University and his Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) from University of Florida. After completing a hospital-based general surgery practice residency at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, Dr. Aguirre joined the University of Florida College of Dentistry as faculty where he taught dental students techniques in minimally invasive surgery and bone preparation for dental implants.
He went on to complete his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Florida Health Science Center in Gainesville, where he was Chief Resident of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Chief Resident at the Center for Implant Dentistry
Dentoalveolar surgery is among the most common procedures performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons and general dentists. While typically predictable, complications can and do occur — ranging from alveolar osteitis to nerve injuries and oroantral communications.
This lecture provides a clinically focused review of the most common dentoalveolar complications, emphasizing prevention, early recognition, and evidence-based management strategies. Real-world case examples will be incorporated to illustrate decision-making and complication recovery.
Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:
Identify common dentoalveolar surgical complications.
Understand risk factors and prevention strategies.
Develop evidence-based management protocols.
Recognize when referral/escalation is indicated.