CE0823: From Gums to Guts: Periodontal Medicine and New Developments

Mark Ryder, DMD

Course Description:

In this course for dentists, hygienists and staff, we will present a review of the relation of systemic diseases and conditions such as HIV and diabetes to periodontal diseases. We will then discuss the role of smoking as the primary preventable risk for periodontal disease, and the benefits of smoking cessation strategies. We will conclude with a critical review of the possible ties between periodontal diseases and cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis, low birth weight, and overall well-being. For each of these medical conditions, we will discuss both the theories and the "state-of-the-art" epidemiological, biological, and clinical evidence. In addition, we will show how the dental practitioner can use this evidence in both patient education and in new approaches to treatment. With this knowledge we will then discuss new methods to determine what patients may be at greater risk for periodontal diseases and introduce the new developments in the control of periodontal diseases and the plaque biofilm through local and systemic delivery of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory agents, and how these approaches impact overall human health.

Course Objectives - As a result of attending this course, the participant should be able to:

• Discuss the relative importance of risk factors such as smoking in the incidence and severity of periodontal diseases
• Determine what lines of evidence either support or do not support a relationship or association between periodontal diseases and systemic conditions
• Consider the latest trends and concepts of the influence of systemic conditions and periodontal diseases
• Recognize how biofilms and inflammation from periodontal diseases may affect diseases and conditions in other parts of the body
• Explain the role of tobacco use in the severity and progression of periodontal diseases, and benefits and challenges of smoking cessation programs
• Appreciate how both traditional and newer antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory approaches to treating periodontal diseases may benefit the overall health of the patient
• Outline the mechanical and antimicrobial principals of the new local and controlled delivery of antimicrobials, anesthetics, and instrumentation techniques, and how these approaches can be applied to their own practice
• Identify new systemic and local approaches for controlling the destructive effects of periodontal inflammation

Instructor:

MARK RYDER is a Professor and Chair of Periodontology and Director of the Post-graduate program in Periodontology at the University of California, San Francisco, where he has been a faculty member for the past 28 years. He received his dental and specialty training from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He is the author of over 150 articles, abstracts and book chapters and has lectured extensively in continuing education courses ont he diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases both in the United States and abroad. At the University of California he has received student and faculty teaching awards and national awards for his entertaining and informative lectures.

Lunch Selection:

All meals are accompanied by a dessert and bottled water. Sandwiches come with a side salad, and salads come with rustic artisan bread.

DEFAULT: Turkey Sandwich: roasted turkey breast, cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayo.

Veggie Sandwich: seasonal veggies such as: eggplant, red peppers and mushrooms, cucumber

Chicken Caesar Salad: sliced, roasted chicken breast, grated parmesan and garlic croutons atop crisp romaine lettuce. Caesar dressing and a lemon wedge.

*Note: If we have not received your specified request by Friday, November 14, the default option - Turkey Sandwich - will be ordered for you.

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