Fall 2011 Scientific Meeting - Course Details

Speaker:

Dr. Joan Otomo-Corgel

Saturday MORNING Topic: Systemic Perio - Where is the link?

The connection between periodontal disease and systemic infection is of increasing interest to the dental profession. Periodontal diseases and oral infections have been linked to systemic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, adverse pregnancy outcomes, respiratory diseases, diabetes, and osteoporosis. 

This course will review the aforementioned systemic diseases and the recent research evaluating their possible strengths associated with periodontal diseases.

Objectives:

1. Introduce current research results on periodontal/systemic links
2. Review systemic complications that may reflect oral manifestations
3. Provide clinical treatment recommendations
 

Saturday AFTERNOON Topic: Osteoporosis:  Implications in Clinical Periodontal/Implant Therapy

Low systemic bone mineral density may have direct implications in periodontal/implant therapy. This course will review osteoporosis and osteopenia, current therapy, and diagnosis. Present medical therapy will also be introduced.  Research associated with periodontal disease, tooth loss, and alveolar ridge resorbtion will be discussed.  Practical clinical therapy and application will be presented with an emphasis on periodontal/implant treatment. Recent controversies regarding bisphosphonate osseous necrosis will be reviewed and current recommendations for treatment and prevention.

Objectives:

1. Understand the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and osteopenia and the impact on periodontal/implant therapies.
2. Evaluate options for treating osteoporosis.
3. Recognize the difference bisphosphonates, their strengths and effects.
4. Have a better understanding of the prevention and current recommendations for treatment of osteonecrosis of the jaw.