Engage with a blend of didactic lectures, simulated scenarios, hands-on training, personalized mentorship, and constructive debriefings. Tailored specifically for OMFS and Dental Specialists to simulate real-life scenarios and enhance skill sets through focused learning experiences.

Gain comprehensive awareness and experience in handling diverse challenging airway situations, with separate modules covering Adult and Pediatric scenarios. Meet the continuing education mandate by the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta, ensuring you maintain competency requirements every 2 years.

Dr. Miller Smith: Clinical Assistant Professor for the Department of Surgery, specializing in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. His expertise spans training over 150 OMFS professionals across various Difficult Airway Management Courses. Dr. Karl Cuddy: Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, specializing in Maxillofacial Trauma. As a co-chair for Difficult Airway Management Courses, Dr. Cuddy leads hands-on surgical skills labs focusing on Front of Neck Access (FONA). Dr. Meredith Hutton: Anesthesia lead with a fellowship in Advanced Airway Management from Stanford University. Dr. Hutton specializes in Airway Assessment and management techniques, bringing valuable insights to the course.

Engage with a blend of didactic lectures, simulated scenarios, hands-on training, personalized mentorship, and constructive debriefings. Tailored specifically for OMFS and Dental Specialists to simulate real-life scenarios and enhance skill sets through focused learning experiences.

Gain comprehensive awareness and experience in handling diverse challenging airway situations, with separate modules covering Adult and Pediatric scenarios. Meet the continuing education mandate by the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta, ensuring you maintain competency requirements every 2 years.

Dr. Miller Smith: Clinical Assistant Professor for the Department of Surgery, specializing in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. His expertise spans training over 150 OMFS professionals across various Difficult Airway Management Courses. Dr. Karl Cuddy: Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, specializing in Maxillofacial Trauma. As a co-chair for Difficult Airway Management Courses, Dr. Cuddy leads hands-on surgical skills labs focusing on Front of Neck Access (FONA). Dr. Meredith Hutton: Anesthesia lead with a fellowship in Advanced Airway Management from Stanford University. Dr. Hutton specializes in Airway Assessment and management techniques, bringing valuable insights to the course.

Dental Courses

Difficult Airway Course

Prepare for complex airway scenarios with our specialized online course tailored for Canadian Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons and dentists (CDSA approved credit provided).

$825

Adult Course

8:30am to 12:30pm

$825

Pediatric Course

12:30pm to 4:30pm

$1200

Both Courses

8:30am to 4:30pm

$350

Staff Course

Date:

Sept/Oct (varies yearly) — sign up for course dates

Location:

ATSSL / SIM Labs, University of Calgary –
Foothills Medical Campus

Email us at info@thecaad.com to get on the waitlist or for more information on the course.

Course Content

Learning Outcomes

Faculty Instructors

Dr. Miller Smith: Clinical Assistant Professor for the Department of Surgery, specializing in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. His expertise spans training over 150 OMFS professionals across various Difficult Airway Management Courses.
Dr. Karl Cuddy: Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, specializing in Maxillofacial Trauma. As a co-chair for Difficult Airway Management Courses, Dr. Cuddy leads hands-on surgical skills labs focusing on Front of Neck Access (FONA).
Dr. Meredith Hutton: Anesthesia lead with a fellowship in Advanced Airway Management from Stanford University. Dr. Hutton specializes in Airway Assessment and management techniques, bringing valuable insights to the course.

Difficult Airway Course

$825

Adult Course

8:30am to 12:30pm

$825

Pediatric Course

12:30pm to 4:30pm

$1200

Both Courses

8:30am to 4:30pm

$350

Staff Course

Date:

Sept/Oct (varies yearly) — sign up for course dates

Location:

ATSSL / SIM Labs, University of Calgary –
Foothills Medical Campus

Email us at info@thecaad.com to get on the waitlist or for more information on the course.

Course Content

Learning Outcomes

Faculty Instructors

Dr. Miller Smith: Clinical Assistant Professor for the Department of Surgery, specializing in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. His expertise spans training over 150 OMFS professionals across various Difficult Airway Management Courses.
Dr. Karl Cuddy: Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, specializing in Maxillofacial Trauma. As a co-chair for Difficult Airway Management Courses, Dr. Cuddy leads hands-on surgical skills labs focusing on Front of Neck Access (FONA).
Dr. Meredith Hutton: Anesthesia lead with a fellowship in Advanced Airway Management from Stanford University. Dr. Hutton specializes in Airway Assessment and management techniques, bringing valuable insights to the course.

“I learned more in one day at CAAD than I did in my last full week implant course”

Dr. Lien, Calgary

“I learned more in one day at CAAD than I did in my last full week implant course”

Dr. Lien, Calgary

“I learned more in one day at CAAD than I did in my last full week implant course”

Dr. Lien, Calgary

Learn about our other available courses

The carefully selected faculty of the CAAD are all certified specialists who have taught academically and are experienced clinicians to ensure our programs are effective and enjoyable.

Dental Courses

Difficult Airway Course

Prepare for complex airway scenarios with our specialized online course tailored for Canadian Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons and dentists (CDSA approved credit provided).

“I learned more in one day at CAAD than I did in my last full week implant course”

“I learned more in one day at CAAD than I did in my last full week implant course”

“I learned more in one day at CAAD than I did in my last full week implant course”

Learn about our other available courses

Implant Residency Program

3 Modules

Implant Auxiliary Course

3 Modules

Composite Bonding Course

3 Modules

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