Improving the Gingival Smile: Periodontal Esthetic Solutions

Improving the Gingival Smile: Periodontal Esthetic Solutions

This program can be attended as either a live webinar OR Attend at our School.

Attend this class by Live Webinar or Attend at our School

2 Ceu’s

Live webinar invitations are emailed to students approximately one day prior to the class.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize esthetic indications for periodontal treatment beyond traditional disease management.

2. Identify causes and clinical features of gingival recession and discuss appropriate treatment options for root coverage.

3. Describe medication-induced gingival overgrowth, including the effects of calcium channel blockers, and outline management considerations.

4. Evaluate patients presenting with a “gummy smile” and discuss periodontal factors influencing smile esthetics.

5. Differentiate between surgical and non-surgical periodontal techniques used to address esthetic concerns.

6. Recognize abnormal frenum pulls and tongue ties and understand their potential impact on periodontal health and esthetic outcomes.

7. Incorporate comprehensive diagnostic findings into treatment planning to improve patient satisfaction and clinical results.

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Course Description

Periodontal therapy extends beyond the treatment of periodontal disease and peri-implantitis and often plays a critical role in addressing patients’ cosmetic and esthetic concerns. This course focuses on the evaluation and management of common esthetic periodontal conditions that impact smile appearance, function, and patient satisfaction.

Participants will review the etiology and clinical presentation of gingival recession, including patient concerns related to root exposure and sensitivity, and explore treatment options aimed at root coverage. The course will also discuss medication-induced gingival overgrowth, with particular emphasis on calcium channel blockers commonly prescribed for hypertension, and the implications for periodontal health and esthetics.

Management of the “gummy smile” will be examined, including diagnostic considerations and treatment planning. Both surgical and non-surgical periodontal techniques will be reviewed, highlighting indications, limitations, and expected outcomes. Additionally, the course will address the recognition of abnormal frenum attachments and tongue ties, emphasizing their potential impact on gingival stability, oral function, and esthetic results.

 

Credits: 2 CEUs

Instructor: Dr. Marc Goldman

Dr. Marc Goldman completed his BS degree at The American University in Washington, DC in 1979 and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The New York University College of Dentistry in 1979.  Dr. Goldman then completed his certificate in Periodontics at Rutgers University Dental School (formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School) in 1982.  Dr. Goldman is active in the American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, Essex County Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology,  New Jersey Society of Periodontists, Newark Dental Club and the Garden State Society of Periodontics and Implantology. Dr. Goldman is the Chairman of the Department of Periodontics at Newark Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, NJ where he oversees the periodontal training of the General Practice Residents.  He has published articles in the Journal of the American Academy of Periodontics and Journal of the New Jersey Dental Association.  He lectures nationally

Requirements to attend a live webinar:

•  You will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer to view it. If using a smartphone or tablet, it is best to have the app for the program on your device (i.e.  Zoom).
•  To verify your continued attendance during the class, you will need a microphone,or the ability to type into the program’s live chat.
• A webcam so the teacher can see you
•   Instructors or school personnel will take attendance periodically throughout the class.
•   Instructors may call on participants.
•  To verify attendance, a code word may be given sometime during the class.
• You will be required to complete and return an evaluation after the course has ended. The evaluation may ask what code word was given.
•  You may not receive your Certificate of Completion if we cannot verify your attendance.

Certificates of Completion are emailed to students approximately 5 business days after the course.

This program is for the full dental staff – no prior skills are needed to attend.

The teaching method will be in a lecture format with a Q & A period.

DSI Staff or administration do not have any commercial interest or relationship to the speaker.

The content and format of the Continuing Education course is presented without commercial bias and does not claim superiority of any commercial product or service.  No DSI Staff have any financial relationship with the speaker or company.