Periodontal Health & Diseases in Children & Adolescents:

Clinical Implications

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will describe the relevance of prevention classification and treatment of periodontal and gingival diseases in children. Dentists must consider the possibility of encountering all types of oral diseases that may affect the systemic and mental development of children and adolescents, including gingival and periodontal diseases. This seminar provides a comprehensive review on several aspects of gingival and periodontal diseases in children and adolescents such as: their relevance, diagnosis and treatment, the sequential appearance of these diseases at various ages in the same individual, recognition of individuals, families, and populations at risk, conservative approach to gingival recession, and the intimate connection between the systemic condition and the gingival and periodontal tissues. These subjects will be covered with a review of the literature and multiple clinical examples.

GENERAL GOAL:

To be able to diagnose and treat gingival and periodontal diseases in children and adolescents, while considering the influence of growth and development on the gingival and periodontal tissues.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

While taking into consideration the growth and development changes that take place in childhood and adolescence, participants in this seminar will be able to:

• Understand the significance of gingival and periodontal diseases in children and adolescents, and the concept of "preventive periodontics"
• Diagnose and treat gingival and periodontal diseases in children and adolescents, independently or with the cooperation of a specialist in periodontal diseases
• Identify individuals, families, and populations at risk for these diseases
• Diagnose and treat gingival recession in children and adolescents
• Understand the intimate relationship between the systemic, gingival, and periodontal conditions

FACULTY:

• Enrique Bimstein, C. D. (Cirujano Dentista), Professor in Pediatric Dentistry UFCD Department of Pediatric Dentistry. Enrique Bimstein was born in México, earned his C. D. degree in the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México, his specialty degree in the Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, and was a Professor in Pediatric Dentistry in the Hadassah School of Dental Medicine - Faculty of Dentistry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem until 2002. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Florida. He was chairman of the Israeli Society of Dentistry for Children, and the Examiners and Scientific committees for the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry in Israel. He has contributed over 100 articles to scientific journals, authored a chapter for Pediatric Clinics of North America, and is the first editor of the book "Periodontal and Gingival Health and Diseases: Children, Adolescents and Young Adults" published by Martin Dunitz Ltd., London (2001), and is author or co-author of 5 chapters in the same book.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This course is geared toward dentists, clinical, & office staff with an interest in pediatric dentistry.

LOCATION:

University of Florida College of Dentistry

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:

7 contact hours. Lecture

REGISTRATION FEE:

(Breakfast Included)

Dates	Location	Course #
Oct. 30, 2009 (Friday)	Gainesville	100015

Team Discount Available