RECONSTRUCT- DCG Annual Conference 2026

Surgical Complications

• Title: Oral Surgery complications. Diagnosis and management & the medically compromised patient
• Lecturer: Dr Tamer Theodossy
• eCPD: Development Outcome C

Synopsis In this lecture, we will be discussing the most common complications encountered in Oral Surgery and how to manage them. We will also discuss management of the medically compromised patients requiring Oral Surgery. Aims & Objectives

• Recap on most common medical conditions and how they affect patient management
• Discussion of various medications that patients take for those medical conditions and how they affect your management in a dental practice.
• Discuss common complications in oral surgery
• Discuss how to avoid and manage these complications
• Discuss when to consider referral

Biography Mr Tamer Theodossy is a Consultant Oral Surgeon with over 20 years of experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He graduated with honours from the University of Jordan in 1997 and subsequently obtained a Master’s Degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with distinction from the internationally renowned Eastman Dental Institute in 2000. He also achieved Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and was later awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Mr Theodossy completed his specialist training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at University College London Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital. Since 2006, he has held a number of Consultant appointments across the UK and currently practises as a Consultant Oral Surgeon at several leading private hospitals in London. He is recognised by the General Dental Council (UK) as a Specialist in Oral Surgery and by the Jordanian Dental Association as a Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. His specialist interests include orthognathic (facial deformity) surgery, minimally invasive temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery, facial trauma, and all aspects of oral surgery, including dental implant placement and bone grafting procedures. He works closely with multidisciplinary teams of dental and medical specialists to deliver comprehensive, patient-centred care and a seamless treatment experience. Mr Theodossy is a Fellow of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and serves as an elected Council Member of the British Association of Oral Surgeons. He is also a member of the Jordanian Dental Association and an examiner for the Dental Specialty Fellowship Examination of the Joint Royal Colleges. Fluent in both English and Arabic, Mr Theodossy has published extensively in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He serves as a reviewer for several leading Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery publications, including the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In addition, he sits on the Medical Advisory Committee and chairs the Theatre User Group at The London Independent Hospital. Demonstrating a strong commitment to education and professional development, Mr Theodossy established and delivered a free international webinar series covering a broad range of topics in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The programme achieved significant global reach, attracting participants from more than 85 countries. Building on its success, he continues to collaborate with colleagues across multiple specialties to provide further educational events and learning opportunities. As part of his ongoing dedication to clinical teaching and training, Mr Theodossy also leads hands-on surgical training courses designed to enhance the technical skills and confidence of early-career clinicians in oral surgery.