Enhancing Restorative Results: Soft Tissue Grafting

Boston, MA •Saturday, April 27, 2019 • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Learn evidence-based solutions for the soft tissue challenges you face on a daily basis, and how to cover those exposed roots and predictably stop recession. In this workshop, methods will be illustrated to solve those problems and enhance your restorative results. Gain peace of mind knowing the gingiva stays in place by the margins of newly placed esthetic crowns and that you know when it is appropriate or necessary to refer to a specialist!

Participants will experience an in-depth exploration of the concepts and practical applications for both Free Gingival and Connective Tissue Grafts.

Location/Venue
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
One Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
Course Information

Learn evidence-based solutions for the soft tissue challenges you face on a daily basis, and how to cover those exposed roots and predictably stop recession. In this workshop, methods will be illustrated to solve those problems and enhance your restorative results. Gain peace of mind knowing the gingiva stays in place by the margins of newly placed esthetic crowns and that you know when it is appropriate or necessary to refer to a specialist!

Participants will experience an in-depth exploration of the concepts and practical applications for both Free Gingival and Connective Tissue Grafts.

• Gingival Grafts create zones of attached gingiva where neither root coverage nor esthetics are factors. They provide a predictable way to stop recession from progressing. 

• Connective Tissue Grafts are useful for total root coverage in cases of severe recession, especially in the maxilla where esthetics are important.

This workshop is for dentists who want to offer soft tissue grafting or learn more about enhancing esthetic restorative results. The full day course offers the opportunity to practice both procedures on pig jaws, as well as many case illustrations and two surgical videos of the grafting procedure. Please note that taking this course is not a guarantee of competency, as this is a short-term course meant to introduce providers to these procedures. Gain the peace of mind that you are current in your treatment planning choice, and that you know when it is appropriate or necessary to refer to a specialist!

Please note that taking this course is not a guarantee of competency, as this is a short-term course meant to introduce providers to these procedures.

Lodging Information
The hotels listed below are within walking distance of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and offer a Tufts rate to program participants. Because rates vary depending on availability, please book your room early.

Courtyard by Marriott
Boston Tremont
275 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
Reservations: 800.321.2211
Phone: 617.426.1400
Fax: 617.482.6730
www.CourtyardBostonTremont.com

The DoubleTree Hotel
821 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617.956.7900
Fax: 617.956.7901
www.hiltonfamilyboston.com/downtown

The W Hotel Boston
100 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617.261.8700
Fax: 617.310.6730
www.WHotels.com/boston
Speaker Information

JAMES KOHNER, D.D.S. Leading expert in periodontal care; 35 years in private practice and 20 years teaching.

Dr. Kohner is experienced with both surgical and non-surgical care, and is a frequent presenter at meetings of the American Academy of Periodontology. He has also lectured previously at the AGD Annual Session, Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting, Greater New York Dental Meeting, and many other dental meetings around the world. 

Credit Information
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine designates this activity for 7.0 continuing education credits.

 
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. Approval Date12/15-11/19. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit house by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ADA.org/goto/cerp. 
Cancellation Policy
The Division of Continuing Education reserves the right to end registration when enrollment limit is reached and to cancel, modify, or alter content or faculty for any course if circumstances indicate the need for such a change. If the school finds it necessary to cancel a course, a full refund will be granted. All attempts to contact registrants will be made as soon as possible in the event of a course cancellation. The school will not be held responsible for any losses due to travel arrangements made by the registrant.

In the event of inclement weather (such as a snow emergency) or other extenuating circumstances, the Division of Continuing Education may be forced to cancel a course. If a course has been cancelled, we will contact participants by the phone number and/or email address provided. You may call or email our office on the day of the course if you are uncertain of a course’s status.

Refunds

Full tuition refund or credit will be given for cancellations received at least two weeks prior to course date. Refunds or tuition credit will not be issued for participant no-shows.
Learning Objectives
  • Review diagnostic criteria for each graft
  • Learn how to gain root coverage
  • Understand how to predictably stop recession, or to prevent it in the esthetic zone
  • Practice step-by-step harvesting, graft placement and suturing
  • Practice step-by-step use of specialized instruments
Target Audiences
GPs, Specialists