24 August 2011

Periodontal Disease and Smokers

Free CE IneedCE: Periodontal Disease and Smokers http://ht.ly/68lZx
Effective Date: December 1, 2010 Expiration Date: November 30, 2013

Format: Self Instructional - Audio Visual

Periodontal disease is more prevalent and more severe in smokers than in nonsmokers. The host response in smokers is altered by a number of factors including increased gingival crevicular fluid, adhesion molecules and genetics. In addition, smokers are poor healers compared to nonsmokers and their response to periodontal therapy can be compromised which can result in continued progression of periodontal disease, or the need for more treatment.

The overall goal of this presentation is to provide the clinician with information on periodontal disease and its treatment in smokers. Following this presentation, the participant should be able to do the following:
  • List the categories of periodontal disease
  • List and describe the prevalence of periodontal disease in smokers and nonsmokers
  • List and describe the differences in the smoker’s host response in periodontal disease
  • List and describe the risk factors for peri-implantitis
  • List and describe the smoker’s response to periodontal treatment and possible treatment options

Presenter: Richard Nejat, D.D.S.
Dr. Richard Nejat is board certified by the American Board of Periodontology. His practice is on the forefront of computer guided implant dentistry and minimally invasive dental surgery. He is a course instructor in various continuing educational seminars, symposiums to colleges, and dental societies. Dr. Nejat attended Drew University and continued his education at New York University, where he attained his doctorate of dental surgery. Dr. Nejat was elected to membership in Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honor Society recognizing academic and clinical excellence in dentistry. He earned his certificate in periodontics from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Dr Nejat is currently clinical assistant professor in the department of implant dentistry and periodontics at New York University and maintains private practices in Manhattan and Nutley, New Jersey.

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