Location: Webinar
Address: Online
Contact: Cheryl Michi
Email: info@dcdental.org
Phone: (202) 367-1163
Registration closes the Monday before the event at 5pm.
Tuesday November 9, 2021
5:45pm to 6:00pm Business Meeting
6:00pm to 7:30pm Session 1
7:45pm to 8:45pm Session 2
Please note pricing:
- Members: $0
- Non-Members Virtual: $75
You may register for one session or both.
Topic: “Regeneration Options in Periodontics and When a General Dentist Should Make a Referral"
Instructor: Dr. Melody Ward
Course Description: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Periodontitis leads to clinical attachment loss and often the formation of periodontal bay defects. The predictable regeneration and management of these defects remains an important goal in the treatment of periodontitis. This presentation will address important site-related and patient-related factors that can affect surgical outcomes, and when to consider referral of such patients to maximize success.
Session 1: 1.5 hours
Understanding defect classification, risk assessment, surgical and postoperative management
Session 2: 1 hour
Determinants of success, complications, knowing when to refer
Learning Objectives:
· Understand the types of defects and predictability of treatment.
· Understand regenerative procedures for treating periodontal defects.
· Identify site and patient-related factors affecting surgical outcomes in GTR.
· Be able to do a risk assessment for treatment success.
· Know when to refer patients with periodontal defects for best predictability.
Continuing Education Disclaimer: The District of Columbia Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the CE requirements of his or her licensing or regulatory agency and to contact them with any questions regarding licensing. The DC Dental Society designates this presentation for 2.5 CE.
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About the Speaker: Dr. Melody Ward
Dr. Melody Ward graduated magna cum laude from the University of California, San Diego with a degree in general biology. She attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore Dental School where she graduated in 2010. She received her Masters in Science and certificate in Periodontics after completing the Periodontics residency at UMB. She practices in a group restorative/surgical practice in Baltimore, MD where she also lives with her husband and two sons. Dr. Melody Ward enjoys all aspects of surgical periodontal practice and has a particular affinity for soft tissue and mucogingival procedures.