Description
The ODA’s Member Education Department in collaboration with the London & District Dental Society are pleased to present the following seminars:
Periodontal Standards Of Care: A Comprehensive Review For The Entire Dental Team, With Focus On The New Classification System
Category 1 – 3 CE Credits
Speaker: Dr. Phil Walton
Audience: Dentists and Dental Staff
Description:
Over half of North Americans are estimated to have periodontal disease, though this likely underrepresents its true prevalence. Accurate diagnosis by the entire dental team is essential to prevent supervised neglect. Clear communication about the disease, risks, and treatment is crucial for patient understanding and acceptance. This lecture explores the new periodontal classification system, its role in patient care, and the link between oral and systemic health. Key topics include disease management, regeneration, mucogingival therapy, and clinical applications to enhance outcomes and improve case acceptance in modern practice.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the various subdivisions of periodontal care
- Understand the etiology of periodontal disease
- How to identify patients in your practice who require periodontal care and garner case acceptance
- Understand the key differences between the old and new classifications
- Identify and classify periodontal disease by utilizing the new staging and grading system
- Master the overlying rules which result in quick and accurate diagnosis creation
- Apply disease classification to clinical practice to improve patient care
PM Session: Diagnosis and Maintenance of Dental Implants: What the Entire Dental Team Should Know
Category 1 – 3 CE Credits
Speaker: Dr. Phil Walton
Audience: Dentists and Dental Staff
Description:
Dental implants have a proven track record, with millions successfully treated. Implantology now focuses on simplifying and enhancing protocols for better outcomes. Recent innovations have reshaped maintenance guidelines, as natural tooth care methods can sometimes be unsuitable for implants. This course, designed for dentists and hygienists, emphasizes disease prevention and updated maintenance protocols, highlighting the key differences between natural teeth and implants.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Gain familiarity with the components and instrumentation of implant dentistry
- Review pertinent anatomy
- Understand traditional implant protocols vs same day implant care
- Identify patient candidacy and risk factors
- Appreciate the differences between natural teeth and dental implants
- Radiographic interpretation
- Understand key features of peri-implant disease
- Discern the probe vs no probe dilemma
- What instrumentation & armamentarium is safe to use around implants
- Apply treatment algorithms for varying degrees of disease presentation
- Institution of home care protocols
QUESTIONS?
Email: [email protected]
Fee:
- $180 (ODA Dentists and Dental Staff)
- 50% discount will be applied for first and second year new dentists
Registration Details
For ODA Member Dentists: Register through the ODA Education Hub.
For Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Office Staff: Before you register, you must first create an account. Click “Dental Staff Sign Up”. Enter the enrollment key: dentalstaff
