Periodontal and Implant Therapy for General Practice

Where

4540 E Paris Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI
49512

Credit Hours

8 CEUS Hours

When

February 13th, 2026
Friday
8:30AM to 5:00 PM
Registration - 7.45 am

Subject Code

490- Periodontics

Pricing

Dentist: $399 $350
RDH: $299 $250
Staff: $299 $250

Speakers

dr berrach
Dr. David Barack DDS

Dr. David Barack began his academic career in Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 1978. Click Here to Read More

Course Description

This evidence-based course integrates three core areas of modern dentistry: periodontal therapy, peri-implant disease management, and crestal bone preservation. Participants will explore diagnostic standards, classification systems, and treatment modalities for managing periodontal and peri-implant diseases. Emphasizing prevention, early detection, and both nonsurgical and surgical approaches, the course examines how implant design, placement depth, and soft tissue management impact long-term outcomes. Through case analysis and clinical protocols, attendees will gain practical strategies to preserve bone, enhance implant longevity, and deliver patient-centered care.

Course Objectives

  1. Diagnose and classify periodontal disease using current AAP (2017/2020) guidelines.
  2. Implement evidence-based non-surgical and surgical therapies, including maintenance and referral protocols.
  3. Incorporate systemic risk factors and team collaboration into comprehensive treatment planning.
  4. Differentiate peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis using current consensus criteria.
  5. Identify and manage biological, mechanical, and iatrogenic factors contributing to peri-implant bone loss.
  6. Apply preventive and therapeutic strategies to maintain peri-implant and crestal bone stability.
  7. Evaluate how implant design, soft tissue thickness, and grafting materials influence long-term outcomes.

Topic Outline:

  • Periodontal Disease
    • Diagnostic Overview
    • Periodontal Classification
    • Oral Systemic Link
    • Interprofessional Collaboration
  • Non-Surgical Therapy
    • Scaling and Root Planing
    • Adjuncts in NSPT
    • Periodontal Maintenance
    • Referral Protocol
  • Periodontal Surgeries
    • Introduction to Surgeries
    • Various Periodontal Surgeries
    • Post-Treatment Protocols
  • Peri-Implant Disease
    • Diagnosis
    • Decision Tree
    • Treatment, Maintenance, Prevention
  • Crestal Bone Preservation
    • Biology
    • Implant Designs
    • Impact of Soft Tissue Around Teeth and Implants
    • Socket Preservation and Other Regenerative Procedures
    • Impact of Different Implant Protocols