Dental CE Course: A CONTEMPORARY APPROACH TO DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT PLANNING AND THERAPY IN PERIODONTICS

SYNOPSIS:


Periodontal disease is a chronically destructive condition affecting many patients. The primary bacterial etiology with several possible local and systemic risk factors account for a rather complex disease entity. It is crucial for clinicians to include periodontal considerations in their treatment planning and active phase of therapy.

This course is designed to provide clinicians with the most current knowledge on fundamental issues in periodontics. Participants will learn how to diagnose periodontal disease and related conditions and to assess teeth prognosis. The course will also explore several periodontal treatment modalities and their relation to restorative and reconstructive aspects of treatment. State-of-the-art reviews and position statements by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) will be included.

The information presented in this course will be clinically-relevant to help participants provide optimal comprehensive care to their patients.


TOPICS TO BE COVERED:


Bacterial etiology of periodontitis
Secondary etiologies and risk factors

Performing a comprehensive periodontal examination

Classification of periodontal diseases and conditions (AAP)

How to determine differential diagnoses: periodontal, endodontic and combined lesions

How to determine prognosis?

Systemic and localized antibiotic regimens: when is each oneindicated?

The relationship between occlusion and periodontal disease

The furcation dilemma: What are the treatment options?

Periodontal disease and the link with systemic diseases

Surgical vs. non-surgical treatments: when are they indicated?

Gingival lesions and basic biopsy techniques

What is appropriate periodontal maintenance?

When to refer to specialist(AAP)?