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Base Camp 10 – Oral Pathology

Presented by: Dr. Peter C. Fritz, B.Sc., D.D.S., F.R.C.D.(C)., Ph.D. (Perio), M.B.A. The intra-oral and extra-oral soft tissue examination is an essential part of all dental exams.  This examination is performed in a thorough and systematic nature to ensure that no parts of the head and neck region are missed or overlooked. This examination can […]

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Perio in the Peninsula 2018 – Ultimate Patient Experience

Presented by: Sean Kashanchi Senior Management Consultant at Gallup, a global analytics company To provide the ultimate patient experience, every moment can and should be orchestrated.  From the costumes, the cast, the scripts, and the stage – everything matters.  Learn how we orchestrate the patient experience in order to provide a remarkable visit. Presented May

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The Fonthill Dental Surgery Complications Classifications Scale

A lack of consensus on how to classify post‐operative complications in dentistry limits the ability for comparison of outcomes among treatments and their primary providers. Therefore, the Fonthill Dental Surgery Complication Classification Scale has been proposed as a uniform reporting tool to allow for the standardized quality assessment of dental treatment. This instrument classifies negative

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Factors that Influence Pain and the Use of Pain Medication following Periodontal Surgery

To determine the relationship between anticipated pain and actual pain experienced following soft tissue grafting or implant surgery; to identify the factors that predict actual pain experienced and the use of pain medication following soft tissue grafting or implant surgery. Prior to dental implant placement (n = 98) or soft tissue grafting (n = 115)

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The Dental Hygiene Periodontal Residency Program: A Novel Program Developing Future Leaders of Tomorrow

This paper describes one ecosystem that has been created to foster synergy between dentistry, dental hygiene, university research and college training as well as industry partnerships to produce the future dental hygienist leaders of tomorrow. Written by: Peter C. Fritz, BSc, DDS, FRCD(C), PhD (Perio), MBA; Carolyn Triemstra, BRLS, MEd.; Amanda B. Longo, BSc, MSc, PhD;

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Dietary Protein for Periodontal Health

Many epidemiological studies have shown positive associations between specific nutrients – including calcium, vitamins C and D, specific fatty acids – and periodontal health.  Protein is a much less studied nutrient from this perspective although it serves as a building block for bone and the periodontium, and also assists with repair of these tissues.  Protein

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Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT)

The major culprit in gingivitis and periodontal disease is bacteria and the sticky biofilm that it creates as a byproduct of living, breathing and growing.  This sticky biofilm coats our teeth and makes for an even more appealing environment for bacteria to reside. To remove this biofilm, our periodontists and hygienists have several tricks up

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