Dr. Wang is a clinical assistant professor at the Ohio State University, College of Dentistry. She went to University of Southern California, College of Dentistry for her perio residency training. She is board certified by American Board of Periodontology. Her main focus is perio aesthetics and implant surgery.
Course Description:
It has been widely believed that appropriately applied orthodontic forces do not damage the periodontium. However, orthodontic treatment in patient with thin periodontal phenotype frequently results in undesirable periodontal changes such as gingival recession. Modifying periodontal phenotype through periodontal surgeries not only reduced the risk of periodontal damage, but also accelerate orthodontic tooth movement.
Course Goals: Upon completion of the course, the attendee would
Understand different surgical approaches for modifying periodontal phenotype.
Understand the mechanism of surgically facilitated orthodontic treatment.
Better apply interdisciplinary approach in patient care.
Date: TBA Location: Zoom Meeting/Lecture and discussion Fee: $ Free C.E. Credits: 1 Instructor: Hongwei Wang DDS
Dr. Hongwei Wang is a 2004 graduate from Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry. He has been active i continuing education with special interest in EBD for the past 5 year. He started teaching EBD since 2018, and went an ADA EBD workshop to broaden his horizon in EBD and hone his skills in teaching.
Course Description:
To learn American Dental Association(ADA) Evidence Based Dentistry(EBD) Guidelines,and their applications in our daily dental practice.
To understand guidelines and integrate best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient value in clinical decision making.
Course Goals:
To encourage participants to practice evidence based dentistry.
To understand where to look for dental practice guidelines.
To understand and practice the new guideline for antibiotics use for pain and swelling
To understand and practice the new guideline for oral cancer screening.
To understand that prophylactic antibiotics for prosthetic joint infections is not recommended.
To understand what type of heart conditions need prophylactic antibiotics.
To learn and practice according to other ADA EBD guidelines.