Student Testimonials
See what Dr Ismail’s students have to say about him.
What I learnt from Dr Ismail
Learnt how to suture and give different types of dental blocks.
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How and when to use each of the tools in the MOS kit.
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How to use coupland’s elevator when extracting wisdom teeth.
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How to positions the forceps properly and how to hold the jaws for stability.
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How to suture a socket.
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Learned a lot about how to describe an impacted tooth from a radiograph. Also learned how to improve my suturing technique.
Anonymous
I learned how to effectively remove retained roots using different instruments.
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Better technique for luxating teeth. Also how to report logically on OPTs
Anonymous
Was really good to get to be a part of a surgical extraction on locals and place my first suture. I learnt how to place and use a luxator as well as how to place sutures.
Anonymous
Leant that not checking for loose fragments of bone after an extraction can lead to further complications. It can then be hard to locate this piece later on and remove it to resolves issues for the patient.
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How to suture and raising a flap.
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Good advice on extraction techniques like slower motions towards the end.
Anonymous
Performed a biopsy for the first time. Carried out multiple sutures under excellent supervision.
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Performed a biopsy for the first time. Carried out multiple sutures under excellent supervision.
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Suturing method, raising a flap.
Anonymous
I learnt a lot in todays session regarding technique for extractions. Really useful advice on positioning myself and the forceps.
Anonymous
How to detect OAC safely.
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I learned when to appropriately use eagle beaks and cow horns.
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How to raise mucoperiosteal flap and how to deliver upper molars and reduce risk of fracture.
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Practiced doing sutures for the first time.
Anonymous
The best way to deliver an Upper molar extraction. Dr Ismail guided me through the extraction in a very detailed way without becoming overly involved. This was invaluable for my learning experience as welll as filling me with confidence in my own clinical abilities.
Anonymous
Preservation of buccal plate by delivering more vertically.
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Cannulation technique.
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How to cannulate and monitor sedation. also observed flap being raised and bone being removed for the first time.
Anonymous
Rotate when extracting upper premolars, otherwise risk of fracture of buccal plate and apex fracture.
Anonymous
Learnt about biopsies.
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Management of a displaced root in maxillary sinus.
Anonymous
Use of mesial rotation for LR8 extraction and also enucleation of cysts.
Anonymous
How to place a cannula in the ACF region safely.
Anonymous
ABCDE approach – have done before but haven’t had a refresh in a while, was very well explained today. Cannulation technique explained very well in an easy to remember way.
Anonymous
The correct positioning when suturing. Apply more force when inserting into palatal gingiva.
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How to cannulate.
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The management of a patient who is a heavy drinker and needing an extraction.
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Anaesthetise the margins around the area of excision.
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He showed me how to use luxators and cowhorns.
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How to classify instruments by shape and build rather than numbers.
Anonymous
Able to understand forceps names and uses better, and the suturing technique.
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Learned to proper use of luxators.
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Correct technique in using an elevator and luxator in the extraction of teeth.
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Much improved confidence and knowledge with luxator.
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How to use couplands.
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How to use cow horns correctly and how to place sutures.
Anonymous
Learnt about the management of difficult extractions in GDP & when CBCT is required.
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The 3 signs that roots may have an association with ID canal.
Anonymous
Learnt how to assess a wisdom tooth prior to extraction for the risks and possible complications. What to look for on an OPT in terms of proximity to ID canal. And thinking ahead in terms of best techniques to remove it.
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Helpful recap on raising flaps for surgical wisdom tooth extractions.
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Patient communication about OAC and techniques for XLA and ID block.
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I learnt how to explain/ communicate the possibility of an OAC/management with a patient in layman’s terms.
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The indirect IANB technique, which was a modified version of the IDB whereby the needle was taken past the point of hitting the bone by angulating it facially, and depositing the solution – this allowed for a quicker and more efficient anasthesia.
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OAC identification and treatment options. Use of cryers.
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Suture techniques including the simple interrupted, horizontal mattress and cross mattress.
Anonymous
I gained a substantial amount of knowledge from Dr. Hassan, who provided me with valuable insights into the formation and presentation of cysts, along with guidance on interpreting cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans. This learning experience proved to be immensely beneficial, particularly because these topics were not extensively covered during my dental school education. Dr. Hassan’s assistance in improving my understanding and interpretation of CBCT scans was greatly appreciated.
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How to suture.
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Raising a flap for wisdom tooth removal.
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I learnt a lot about the procedure for lower third molar surgery, and how to analyse a CBCT radiograph when examining the risk of nerve damage.
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How the process of PRF works and how to do it.
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How PRF is used , different stiches and when to use them, managing an anxious pt.
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Different types of flaps, suture techniques, midazalom mechanism of action, diazapam.
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Correct positioning of the forceps to avoid fractures.
Anonymous
Good patient management. I liked how the dentist carried very professional mannerism during a complex procedure.
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Possible risks for tooth displacement into sinus and appropriate management if this occurred.
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Using a luxator effectively and how to be concise for unseen cases.
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Learnt a lot about third molar extractions and buccal advancement flaps.
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Technique for extractions, good discussions about oral medicine.
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Frenectomy surgery.
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Difference between IV and inhalation sedation, the effects of both , first time observing removal of foreign body which was very interesting.
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Very interesting teaching session on cysts and interpretation of CBCT.
Anonymous
Luxation is very useful when faced with retained roots. Expansion of the socket is key to ensure an extraction with lower complications.
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How to differentiate between cyst and granuloma on radiographs.
Anonymous
Hassan showed me the correct technique, and reasoning for this, of suturing, it was really useful as suturing is not something we get a lot of practice of during undergraduate training.
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Distraction techniques.
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Not all patients are the same and patients can respond differently at different appointments so the care you provide needs to be tailored to the patients needs and how they are on the day.
Anonymous
Today I practiced several different suture techniques including vertical mattress and figure of 8 in the time between patients. This was a great experience to consolidate and critique my suture technique.
Anonymous
Testimonials
Felt very well supported and everything was explained thoroughly and clearly. For example, in my very first oral surgery patient we had to cut flaps and remove bone which was very nerve racking, but with clear instructions he guided me through it. He allowed me to have plenty of practice myself after demonstrating the correct method and was very patient and understanding. Made my first MOS session enjoyable rather than nerve racking!
Anonymous
Dr. Ismail explained everything very well to us and the patient. I felt involved in the whole process and learnt a lot.
Anonymous
Showed us how to suture on a model and explained in detail the different types of sutures and materials used and when to use them. Also explained nerve blocks so I felt more reassured as I’ve always been a bit confused about them! Thank you!
Anonymous
Dr. Ismail went through pre-op assessment in detail and answered my question patiently. I learnt a lot from today’s session.
Anonymous
Very grateful for all of the explanations, they helped a lot, thank you.
Anonymous
I’ve learnt more than I’ve learnt from any locals tutor as he taught me how to position myself the tools and my hands to ensure a safe procudure.
Anonymous
I learnt a lot from our MOS session, you took the time to explain things I was unsure of and showed me where to place my instruments/how to position myself but then let me have a go at it. This was great as I learn best from practicing the theory we are taught and you gave me lots of supported opportunities to do this.
Anonymous
The session went well. It was really helpful for you to demonstrate parts for us before doing them ourselves.
Anonymous
The session went really well. It was really good discussing the case before the patient entered. It was really nice I was able to take part in the surgical extraction. The session ended nicely with a reflection of the session and an overview of all the steps undertaken.
Anonymous
The session was really well structured. It was nice how you stopped at certain points to show us both what was going on and we could see every step. It was nice how you demonstrated first and then let us have a go so we learnt how to use luxators and cryers elevators. You explained really well throughout how and why each step should be completed.
Anonymous
Session taught me how to manage a patient that had oral antral communication.
Anonymous
Explained things well and went back to any queries we had. The session went well very interactive and a lot of hands on experience. Hassan was also patient and slowly talked us through the procedure.
Anonymous
Really informative session, really helpful with procedures we hadn’t done before, supportive and helpful and intervened at the right time.
Anonymous
Excellent teacher, we were able to learn a lot thanks to thorough explanations and a calm relaxed environment. Thank you for your help!
Anonymous
Very helpful, takes time to teach, competent in oral surgery and also teaching extractions, competent and quick at sutures, manages problems effectively.
Anonymous
Really helpful in improving my technique. I feel like I have learnt a lot in the session rather than just taking out a tooth.
Anonymous
Very helpful and provided very useful tips.
Anonymous
Took time to answer my questions and explain everything.
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Very informative throughout the session and keen to let students try in a safe and informed manner.
Anonymous
It was a very good session. I felt supported every step of the way whilst trying out new procedures such as suturing and bone removal. I was also given lots of feedback.
Anonymous
Dr Ismail is one of the better tutors I’ve had on MOS. I came away from the session feeling much more confident in my abilities. He was very helpful in the procedure, guiding me through it without taking over. Instead he taught me how to overcome any challenges faced and the best way to overcome these clinically. Overall a brilliant session and great tutor to have.
Anonymous
Helped by showing how to carry out procedure before allowing me to have a go.
Anonymous
Very good explanations and the logic behind them.
Anonymous
Very calm and thorough with explanations. Didn’t feel nervous even though it was my first sedation session.
Anonymous
Had plenty of opportunities to ask questions and clear up any queries and good learning scenarios which was very helpful thank you.
Anonymous
Amazing tutor!
Anonymous
Despite not many patients being booked in Hassan still made this session a good learning experience by going through radiographs and instruments with us.
Anonymous
Was really helpful, got a lot out of the session.
Anonymous
Session went well.
Anonymous
Overall the session was really informative. It was my first session so I was slightly nervous/didn’t know what to expect but you were very helpful and approachable.
Anonymous
I felt well supported and was shown how to perform each step intermittently.
Anonymous
The registrar really took his time with us and let us get involved wherever possible. He was patient and understanding and I learnt a lot this session.
Anonymous
I liked that you trusted us to try ourself first and gain an understanding of how to approach the case even when the case is difficult.
Anonymous
Learnt a variety of skills from IV sedation technique to how to increase competency in oral surgery.
Anonymous
Anything unsure about was well explained and felt very involved in the care of the patient.
Anonymous
Really helpful in explaining procedures and reasoning behind them and very motivating throughout the session! Also very thorough in his explanation.
Anonymous
Very useful session – learnt about forceps uses, suturing, getting more confidence with extractions – explained things in a way that was easy to understand helping my understanding.
Anonymous
Good teaching style, I learned a lot and felt that you were making a genuine effort to help us learn.
Anonymous
Hassan was very thorough in his explanations and teaching style. He demonstrated a triangular flap and bone removal in the extraction of an UR8, which helped further develop my learning and understanding of the procedure. He also gave helpful tips in completing consent forms and patient management.
Anonymous
Session went well. Felt very involved and that things were explained well.
Anonymous
I enjoyed the session, thank you.
Anonymous
Felt confident to try new things due to how supportive and calm Hassan was. I learn best through observation and then trying and felt that I was able to really learn a lot!
Anonymous
I felt very involved throughout the session, even the cases where I wasn’t as directly involved I felt the little comments throughout the treatment made me felt involved. Talking through patients radiographs was very helpful, and in particular the points about ID nerve and association with roots was very useful to be told.Really helpful discussion about topics related to oral surgery and patient communication. Even if there are fewer patients booked in, the time on clinics was used wisely for discussion of interesting topics. The drawing and the quiz really made me think what I would do as a clinician for patient management. I hope this can be continued for the rest of the year at the end of our session to improve our knowledge and skills.
Anonymous
Really enjoyed the session with Hassan as he taught very thoroughly and was empathetic to me & patient when teaching.
Anonymous
The session was very well structured. Good use of teamwork to divide up the tasks and give everyone experience whilst being efficient and reassuring patient. Encouragement of decision making and problem solving before getting the patient in was good. Very interactive, informative clear and allowed for questions and participation without judgement. The way we were guided and tips given allowed for better understanding and confidence. Feedback at the end of the session was valuable.
Anonymous
Really helpful discussion about topics related to oral surgery and patient communication. Even if there are fewer patients booked in, the time on clinics was used wisely for discussion of interesting topics. The drawing and the quiz really made me think what I would do as a clinician for patient management. I hope this can be continued for the rest of the year at the end of our session to improve our knowledge and skills.
Anonymous
Session went really well thought I learnt a lot and the teaching style was very helpful.
Anonymous
Despite not being able to treat this session due to booking issues, Dr Hasan made the session extremely useful by explaining concepts that we have learnt in lectures more simply, enabling effective communication with future patients. Furthermore, I was able to observe an XLA today and review the positioning, instrument handling, choice of cryers elevators when extracting multirooted teeth. I thought Hassan managed the clinic well and proactively engaged in teaching opportunities which were not only informative but enjoyable.
Anonymous
The tutor guided me into the appropriate handling of using luxators and cryers as well as how to position myself for maximum vision and power by first demonstrating it to me when removing retained roots, and then allowing for me to attempt. This was a very good learning experience for me, and i feel that i was able to take a lot from this session.
Anonymous
Very helpful session for me to get involved in suturing, interpreting CBCT, discussing red flag signs for impacted last molars. The tutor explained things really well, simple and easy to understand. Plenty of opportunity for me to test my knowledge and understanding.
Anonymous
Moreover, Dr. Hassan’s guidance extended to the realm of differential diagnosis concerning cystic presentations in radiographic images. He provided in-depth insights into the key diagnostic indicators to look for when distinguishing various types of cysts, such as odontogenic and non-odontogenic cysts, which has significantly improved my diagnostic skills. Additionally, our discussions delved into the intricacies of flap design in oral surgery. Dr. Hassan not only explained the rationale behind choosing different flap designs but also emphasized the significance of factors like vascularity, tissue preservation, and minimizing post-operative complications. I particularly appreciated his explanation of why flap designs for the removal of wisdom teeth typically extend slightly beyond the mucogingival junction, as it shed light on the surgical principles that contribute to successful outcomes in these procedures.
Anonymous
I found this session extremely helpful and I learnt a lot of theory behind why specific techniques / instruments are used. For example I now comprehend why mandibular molar forceps have 2 beaks whereas maxillary molar forceps only have one. I learnt why lidocaine is used for maxillary molars whereas articaine is better for mandibular molar extractions due to the thickness of the bone. I learnt a lot through observation and tell, show, do. Talking through each process before I got a chance to carry any treatment out was also very helpful. I was very involved in each process, even with those I didn’t do (such as the sutures) and as I didn’t get to do a suture in a patient I was able to practice on a model in order to better understand the technique. I need to work on my hand placement and positioning. I also need to revise how different pathologies presents orally so I can diagnose and understand the aetiology of any pathology before constructing a treatment plan. Incision biopsies consist of removing a segment of the area to be studies and aid in diagnosis. I observed an incision biopsy today of some hyperkeratosis which was most probably due to trauma from the LL8. Excision biopsies consist of removing the whole area of pathology, for example if a polyp is present. Overall I really enjoyed this session and got a lot out of it. The session has highlighted areas which I need to work more on.
Anonymous
Discussions pre and post op made me feel well informed and part of the patient’s care. Dr Ismail explained what he was doing throughout and made it really simple to understand complex treatment.
Anonymous
I really enjoyed the session as Hassan was very clear in his explanations and diagrams. It was also good that when extracting teeth or suturing, he demonstrated the technique first and talked through it before letting me try. Also took the time to answer any questions that I had.
Anonymous
I really enjoyed this session i felt very involved and everything was explained to me throughout and after was very useful and helpful.
Anonymous
I think Hassan was excellent, explained everything well, tested my knowledge and helped me build on my knowledge.
Anonymous
I like how the tutor went the extra mile to draw stuff out on the whiteboard when we asked questions. I felt his questions and probing were challenging but appropriate given the stage we are at in dental school right now. I know the stuff he has taught me and probed me about today will stick in the future!
Anonymous
I really like Dr. Hassan’s method of teaching, particularly how we reflect towards the end of the session on what went well/what could be improved.
Anonymous
Explained the treatment very well, empathetic and effective with time management. Kept cool during somewhat difficult treatment.
Anonymous
I had another session today with Hassan managing two patients and extracting teeth. I was not so confident when I first met Hassan with extractions as I didn’t have a lot of experience, but listening to his honest and insightful advice has really changed my technique. These are skills that I anticipate that I will take into my FD year and beyond. Undergrads like me also have to sit oral surgery progessional cases. Hassan spent time with me after the session going through it, and encouraged me in ways of how to be better. He’s gone above and beyond to support me by providing constructive criticism so I become more confident. I’ve had the pleasure to assist Hassan on Minor Oral Surgery clinics too, and I was surprised by the amount of care and consideration he gave to an elderly patient with a complex medical history who was very nervous. He was very compassionate, and technically brilliant. His anaesthetic technique was brilliant, and taught me a lot about how to manage anxious patients. Above all, he was happy to explain the cases to me so I could learn what was going on too. I’ve had an extremely good experience with Hassan as my tutor and fingers crossed, there are more opportunities to learn from him. I appreciate one of the learning objectives today was for me to be more concise when presenting cases, but credit is due where credit is due. He’s always happy to help and he is known by students (and other staff who have discussed this!) that he is a fantastic registrar, and will go very far in his future career. Thank you so much Hassan, keep up the good work and stay motivated! Good luck with everything you’re doing 🙂
Anonymous
I thought your explanations were really clear and I learnt a lot.
Anonymous
Think it went really well, learnt a lot and felt very supported.
Anonymous
Session went really well, explained the whole procedure and allowed me to be really involved
Anonymous
Really enjoyed this session I found it really interesting removing the lip piercings and was good revision of different sedation!!
Anonymous
Good feedback on ways to further my knowledge for finals relating to abscess vs cysts.
Anonymous
I really enjoyed the cases that we were presented today, especially in regards to comparing cysts and granulomas.
Anonymous
This was one of my favourite ADC sessions , he is very helpful tutor, i always learn something new with Hassan. he is questioning us with each case which gave us something to think about and search more to get the right answers.
Anonymous
It was really useful to see how to adapt for visibility such as getting the patient to close their mouth after opening when treating third molars.
Anonymous
Was good to hear specific advice regarding sedation. This included how it was done and ethos to manage patients. It was good to also hear about dentistry more generally and other techniques such as in oral surgery. It was good to have the opportunity to ask questions on both.
Anonymous
I found the session very useful, Hassan took time in between patients to answer questions we had and test us on what we had watched and the reasoning for why certain things were done.
Anonymous
I really enjoyed the session!! Hassan was great tutor and I definitely learnt a lot.
