305: Managing the Periodontal Interface (Dec 06 - 10, 2027)

305: Managing the Periodontal Interface is organized by Kois Center, LLC and will be held from Dec 06 - 10, 2027 at Kois Center LLC, Seattle, Washington, United States of America.

Description:
Master tissue management and elevate your restorative outcomes.
Achieving long-term success in restorative dentistry depends on the ability to predictably manage both soft and hard tissues. Clinical challenges like black triangles between restorations, persistent tissue inflammation, or unexpected gingival recession after crown preparation can compromise both function and esthetics.

In this comprehensive course, Dr. John Kois explores the critical interaction between bone, ligament, tooth structure, and gingiva, offering a scientifically grounded understanding of the restorative/periodontal interface. You will  learn how to accurately predict and intentionally manipulate gingival margin positions using evidence-based protocols that directly enhance both cosmetic and functional outcomes.

Through practical, actionable insights, you will  gain confidence and control when facing tissue management challenges—delivering better results with greater efficiency. This  course also features a hands-on surgical instrumentation session led by acclaimed Clinical Instructor Dr. Betsy Bakeman, designed to strengthen your technique and clinical precision.

Integrating Biology, Diagnosis, and Personalization
The course takes a modern, diagnostic approach to periodontal care—emphasizing the role of saliva testing as a key component in gathering diagnostic data, educating patients, and monitoring disease progression. By understanding the oral-systemic connection and the complexity of the host immunoinflammatory response, you’ll be able to tailor treatments with greater precision and improve patient engagement in their care.

Key areas of focus include:

• Oral-systemic health and diagnostic integration
• Saliva testing for risk assessment and monitoring
• Staging and grading for clear communication
• Personalized treatment planning and maintenance strategies
• Educating patients with clarity and impact

From Concept to Clinical Implementation
Featuring a robust series of clinical case studies, the course demonstrates how these principles translate into real-world success—representing what 21st-century periodontal care truly looks like. You will  receive a full implementation toolkit, including customizable forms, structured documentation, and patient education materials to help you integrate this system seamlessly into your practice.

On the second day, a hands-on workshop reinforces everything you’ve learned. You will walk through the entire workflow using a series of guided exercises, empowering you to adopt this comprehensive approach with clarity and confidence.

By combining biologic understanding, diagnostic strategy, and organized implementation, this course gives you the tools to transform your restorative outcomes—and show patients a deeper level of care that reflects your commitment to their total wellness.

Course Objectives:

• Understand surgical and orthodontic concerns.
• Learn to coordinate therapy as it relates to the restorative/periodontal interface.
• Understand the metrics and anatomy of the dentogingival complex.
• Learn cervical limitations or enhancements to consider during tooth preparation.
• Learn pontic site and ridge management for prosthetics.
• Minimize and predict surgical defects when extracting teeth.
• Learn how bone and tooth structure can be favorably altered for restorative dentistry.
• Learn to manage biologic width, gingival margins, and contours.
• Learn how to perform esthetic crown lengthening.
• Determine acceptable compromises.