Published: 24 March 2026
On 28 February, Associate Professor Alvin Yeo, together with skilled instructors Dr Jacob Chew and Dr Ong Ding Sen, successfully conducted a Flap Design & Suturing Workshop, bringing together participants for an engaging and practical learning experience.
While oral and dental surgery is widely regarded as effective and predictable, the success of treatment outcomes often depends on mastering fundamental techniques. Key aspects such as incision methods, flap design, and suturing practices play a critical role in ensuring optimal results. This half-day workshop was thoughtfully designed to revisit these essential concepts, while reinforcing the principles of surgical procedures, flap design, and closure techniques.
The session began with Assoc Prof Alvin Yeo guiding participants through the foundational principles, providing a clear and structured overview of surgical concepts. In the second half, the workshop transitioned into a hands-on segment, where participants applied their learning in a practical setting. With close guidance from the team of experienced instructors, attendees were introduced to a step-by-step approach covering basic, intermediate, and advanced suturing techniques.
Often times, we get very engrossed in performing the actual surgery itself and forgo the basics. This suturing course helps to stress the need for a good beginning (incision) and end (flap closure) for a predictable surgical outcome. Practice makes perfect. Proper flap design and meticulous suturing reduce trauma, promote faster healing, and lower complication rates.
Assoc Prof Alvin Yeo
The workshop was well received, offering participants valuable insights and the opportunity to refine their clinical skills in a supportive and interactive environment.
Learning from a specialist and picking up on their expertise was very eye-opening, and I would recommend it to other clinicians who may have queries regarding suturing and flap design.
Participant Dr Foo Cher Li
