2025 Courses and Events

Course #: 5060
Date: 12/02/2025
Time: 8:30am - 10:30am
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Diego Velásquez-Plata, DDS, MSD

Topic: Periodontics
Tuition: $155.00
Credits: 2
AGD Number: 490 – Periodontics
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Students, Administrative Staff, Spouse, Educator, Nurse, Doctor

Description:

While advances in surgical and prosthetic techniques have revolutionized tooth replacement, preserving the natural dentition remains a cornerstone of comprehensive dental care. A healthy, natural smile is not only a source of function and beauty but also a reflection of overall health and personal well-being. This presentation highlights the rationale for minimally invasive periodontal therapy, supported by a wide range of clinical cases that demonstrate how modern regenerative techniques can successfully preserve compromised teeth in everyday practice.

Learn to:

• identify patterns of reversible bone loss around teeth
• understand how periodontal regenerative therapy can improve the long- term prognosis of natural dentition
• develop a structured approach to diagnosing and managing teeth with a questionable periodontal prognosis
• evaluate the financial and functional benefits of preserving natural teeth compared to replacement options

Course #: 5220
Date: 12/02/2025
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Diego Velásquez-Plata, DDS, MSD

Topic: Periodontics
Tuition: $155.00
Credits: 2
AGD Number: 490 – Periodontics
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Students, Administrative Staff, Educator, Nurse, Doctor

Description:

Gingival recession poses both aesthetic and functional challenges, often impacting patient comfort, self-confidence, and oral health. This course explores contemporary mucogingival surgical techniques aimed at correcting or eliminating defects of the gingiva and alveolar mucosa caused by anatomic, developmental, or traumatic factors. Through a comprehensive review of clinical protocols, materials, and methods, participants will gain practical strategies to restore gingival architecture and improve patient outcomes.

Learn to:

• review the common causes and contributing factors of gingival recession
• understand the biomechanical principles of soft tissue management in mucogingival surgery
• explore the range of biotextiles and biomaterials used to enhance surgical outcomes
• improve proficiency in soft tissue manipulation and surgical precision