From Science to Practice: Contemporary Periodontal and Implant Care – in-person CDE Course

From Science to Practice: Contemporary Periodontal and Implant Care – in-person CDE Course is organized by University of Washington (UW) School of Dentistry and will be held on Mar 05, 2027 at The Mountaineers, Seattle, Washington, United States of America.

Course Description:
Research Circle:
The morning session begins with an update on current scientific understanding of periodontal health and disease. The participant will gain an up-to-date understanding of periodontal health, the importance of early gingivitis intervention, and why patients respond differently to plaque. Learn about key pathogens such as P. gingivalis and how localized inflammation can impact other sites, reinforcing comprehensive assessment and prevention.

Comprehensive Therapy:
The remainder of the morning will focus on practical, clinically relevant strategies for managing complex cases and delivering predictable implant care. The participants will learn practical strategies for managing complex cases and improving implant outcomes through better diagnosis, treatment planning, and case sequencing. This session covers essential principles of implant maintenance, including risk assessment, early detection, non-surgical management, and when to refer.

Advanced Clinical Strategies:
The afternoon session will highlight advanced approaches to soft tissue management, periodontal regeneration, and peri-implant disease treatment. The participants will explore advanced soft tissue, regenerative, and peri-implant therapies. Participants will gain practical guidance on contemporary mucogingival therapy, including selection of autogenous grafts, soft tissue substitutes, and free gingival grafting techniques to improve long term periodontal and peri-implant stability. Updates in guided tissue regeneration will review current biologic principles, materials, and clinical techniques for predictable outcomes. The program concludes with a practice-focused review of peri-implantitis, emphasizing risk factors, early diagnosis, and evidence-based non-surgical and surgical treatment strategies for everyday clinical use.

Course Objectives:
As a result of attending this program, you will be able to:

• Incorporate current scientific insights on key periodontal pathogens into everyday diagnosis, prevention, and patient education.
• Use an interdisciplinary approach to plan and sequence complex periodontal and implant cases.
• Select appropriate soft tissue and regenerative treatments to enhance periodontal and peri-implant stability.
• Select suitable patients and develop effective treatment plans for periodontal regeneration.
• Implement evidence-based implant maintenance protocols, including early detection and non-surgical management of peri-implant disease, and know when referral is needed.
• Apply practical strategies to optimize the management of peri-implant diseases and support long-term implant success.