Course Description
The primary objective of periodontal therapy and surgery is to enhance the health, function, and comfort of the patient's teeth, ultimately contributing to a more favorable long-term prognosis. Whether through resective or regenerative techniques, these procedures aim to preserve the natural dentition and improve oral well-being. It is crucial for all dental professionals, particularly dental hygienists, to have a solid understanding of periodontology and surgical principles. This knowledge equips them to collaborate more effectively within the dental team, ensuring the smooth execution of treatment plans and improved patient outcomes.
In this lecture, Dr. Zeeshan Sheikh, a board-certified periodontist with extensive experience in both clinical practice and academia, will simplify complex surgical concepts. By breaking down both resective and regenerative approaches, Dr. Sheikh will help participants gain a clearer grasp of periodontal surgery. This deeper understanding will empower them to contribute more confidently and effectively to patient care in a team-based setting.
What You Will Learn
At the end of this course, participants will gain a solid understanding of the following concepts:
- Basics of periodontal surgery.
- Periodontal healing following surgery.
- Periodontal flaps.
- Types of periodontal surgery: indications and expected outcomes.
- Bone grafting and periodontal regeneration.
- Periodontal plastic surgery.
- Periodontal suturing.
- Postsurgical management and suture removal
Notes
Instructor: Dr. Zeeshan Sheikh, Dip.Dh, BDS, MSc, M.Perio, PhD, FRCDC, Dip-ABP
Dr. Sheikh is a Clinical Scientist in Periodontics at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Dentistry, an Adjunct Professor at McGill University, and a Status-Only Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. He holds the titles of being a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. With extensive training as both a dental clinician and a biomaterials scientist, Dr. Sheikh's expertise spans biomaterials research, clinical dentistry, surgical periodontics, and implantology. He also practices privately at Park Lane Dental Specialists.