Soft and hard tissue aesthetics around the teeth is a vital part of periodontal surgery. This course will focus on how suture techniques and soft tissue engineering can affect the outcome of periodontal procedures, including implant-supported prostheses. Use of Periodontal Plastic Surgery Techniques will also be stressed for optimal aesthetic outcome and facilitation of oral hygiene. This course will include a didactic portion as well as a hands-on where participants will practice suture techniques on animal jaws.

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Periodontal Plastic Surgery

Periodontal Plastic Surgery is utilized for correction of soft tissue abnormalities to enhance aesthetic outcome. Ultimately, it would be beneficial for long-term stability of oral health. This course includes both a hands-on and a didactic portion.

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Advanced Methods for Scaling and Root Planing Under the Loupes

Certain Calculus and deformity of Root Surface are not visible by the naked eyes but may be seen clearly by using the loupes for Scaling and Root Planing.

Occasionally, there is a need to handle soft tissue to gain proper access, and under the loupes you can clearly see the working site that will lead to the precise instrumentation. As such, Scaling and Root Planing would be more efficient and less traumatic for patients.

This course is suitable for both dentists and dental hygienists.

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Microsurgery

Microsurgery, in its delicacy and precision, is a form of atraumatic surgery. This microsurgery training course is designed for dentists to obtain basic knowledge of Periodontal or Implant microsurgery, learn about the tools and skills necessary, and determine if further training in microsurgery would be beneficial to their patients and practice.

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Local Anesthesia Certification for the Dental Hygienist

In accordance with the Massachusetts Board of Registration’s guidelines for the delivery of local anesthesia by registered dental hygienists, this course will cover the principles in local anesthesia and pain control in dentistry. This course meets the requirements to take the North East Regional Board (NERB) examination required for licensure, and will cover relevant head and neck anatomy and neurophysiology, as well as pharmacological aspects and indication of the local anesthetics. Detailed discussion of injection techniques and patient positioning will be presented before injections are performed. Participants will also learn medical and legal issues surrounding the delivery of local anesthesia.

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