Continuing Education

About the Clinician

Dr. Richard Nagelberg has been practicing general dentistry in suburban Philadelphia for over 29 years. He has international practice experience, having provided dental services in Thailand, Cambodia, and Canada. Dr. Nagelberg is Editorial Director of Dental Education for PennWell Publishing. He is cofounder of PerioFrogz.com, an information services company, and is a speaker, clinical consultant and key opinion leader for several dental companies and organizations. He has a monthly column in Dental Economics magazine, "GP Perio-The Oral-Systemic Connection". Dr. Nagelberg is also a recipient of Dentistry Today's Top Clinicians in CE, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. A respected member of the dental community, Richard lectures internationally on a variety of topics centered on understanding the impact dental professionals have beyond the oral cavity.

About the Course

Course description: This presentation discusses current concepts of periodontal disease development and progression including; biofilm, bacterial invasion of the gingiva, the immuno-inflammatory response and risk factor identification and management. The interconnections between periodontal disease, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes are also examined. The presentation concludes with a discussion of salivary diagnostics and the incorporation of research findings into daily practice to enhance patient care.

Course Outline

The science of periodontal disease:

• Detailed discussion of; biofilm, perio pathogens, bacterial invasion of gingival epithelium, infection, inflammatory response, bacteremia, immune system and the mechanism of periodontal tissue destruction.

Risk assessment:

• Understanding the primary role of risk factor identification and management.
• Oral and systemic diseases update:
• Emerging research concerning the associations between periodontal disease, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Practice modifications:

• Incorporating research findings into daily practice, disease vs. wellness model of practice, DNA testing, case studies

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program attendees should understand:

• The impact dental professionals have on patient health beyond the oral cavity
• The mechanism of periodontal disease development and the immuno-inflammatory response  Risk assessment to maximize clinical outcomes
• Interconnections between oral and systemic diseases and their clinical relevance

Online Registration*

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