Dental CE Course: Redifining Perioplastic Surgery

Most soft tissue grafting for recession can now be done without palate surgery. Acellular dermis is as effective as connective tissue when used with a simplified technique that eliminates tedious tunneling. Implant site augmentation with acellular dermis generates wider attachment and keratinized gingiva around implants.
Biologic growth factors Platelet-Rich Plasma and Enamel Matrix Derivative produce rapid soft tissue healing and predictable reattachment.

Objectives: * Recognize the abundance of recession defects in general practice-diagnose and treatment plan for predictable results.
* Review anatomy, biology and blood supply of gingival soft tissues.
* Identify where and how to use acellular dermis, to treat recession sites gaining root coverage and reattachment.
* Learn the keys to implant site soft tissue augmentation with acellular dermis.
* Observe details of new soft tissue surgery techniques with live video.
* Understand the key principles for success in flap design and soft tissue suturing with hands-on soft tissue model surgery.
* Enable participants to treat multiple recession sites in a single surgical visit.
* Anticipate and prevent complications in soft tissue grafting to treat recession.
* Understand the value of platelet-rich plasma, - enamel matrix derivative in soft tissue healing .

Dr. Wallace received his B.S. in pharmacy and D.D.S. degrees at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and was a faculty member at U.N.C. He received his Master’s Degree with Honors in Periodontics from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Dr. Wallace is an active member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Academy of Periodontology. He has published original research in the Journal of Periodontology, Implant Dentistry and the Journal of Implant and Advanced Clinical Dentistry on bone regeneration and soft tissue grafting. Dr. Wallace lectures at teaching institutions and national professional meetings.

CE credits: 7

Tuition: $1150 for Doctors, $200 for Auxiliaries.