Periodontics for the General Dentist

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST

Ensuring optimal oral hygiene through a periodontal maintenance program.

Periodontitis is an extremely complex inflammatory disease that may be reversible with early detection. Managing periodontal patients can be a frustrating – and rewarding – process for both patients and providers due to the numerous systemic and anatomical factors that can prevent an ideal outcome.

Patients who are unaware of why they are more at risk for periodontitis may continually receive treatment that is inconsistent with the etiology of their condition. This is particularly critical in cases where any removable or fixed prosthesis treatment is planned with the possible usage of implant therapy.

Dr. Hardev Singh and DOCS Education present Periodontics for the General Dentist to help explain the new classification of periodontitis that follows the medical model of staging and grading. Learn to provide appropriate periodontal treatment as well as the proper instruments to ensure optimal oral care for patients.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the importance of non-surgical and surgical therapy.
• Learn what key anatomical contributing factors can lead to periodontitis, and how to rectify these issues.
• Identify the difference between resection and regeneration in regard to periodontal therapy.
• Understand the relationship between restorative and periodontal therapy, and how both are entwined.
• Review when to try to save teeth, and when to extract.
• Understand the importance of identifying soft tissue lesions and the need for biopsies.
• Learn when to refer a periodontal patient to a specialist, and when maintenance is sufficient.

This webinar is free to attend. We offer 1.5 CE for DOCS Members and Trial Members who attend the live presentation.

Spots are limited to the first 500 participants. If you can’t make the live presentation, the recording will be available to DOCS Members, free of charge. Learn more about DOCS Membership here.

About the Presenter(s):

Dr. Hardev M. Singh, DMD, MS, was awarded his dental degree from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, and while still a student, he was awarded the Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP) from the United States Army. As a commissioned dental officer, he was awarded the Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal. After his service in the Army, Dr. Singh was an Associate Professor at Western University providing clinical dental care with a focus on complex exodontia and pre-prosthetic surgery.

He went on to focus on advanced periodontal surgery and implant therapy at the prestigious Loma Linda University and graduated as chief resident. At this time, Dr. Singh is a Board-Certified Periodontist who works with various offices providing periodontal therapy and implant treatment. He is also an adjunct faculty at Western University and has numerous publications from collaborations with other clinicians.

 

*Trial Membership Offer is open to dentists who have not participated in the Trial Membership program within the past two (2) years. After 60 days, if not cancelled, the Trial Membership will upgrade to a Standard Membership at $54.95/mo for a one-year commitment. Refer to terms of service for details.

 

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DOCS Education is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 09/17/2000 to 12/31/2026. Provider ID# 217651.