Improved knowledge and selection of biomaterials

This is a LIVE webinar via Zoom and registration is required.

The UNC Adams School of Dentistry in conjunction with the Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE), along with 34 of its member schools jointly presents the “ACDE LIVE Webinar Series”

“This series features university-based key opinion leaders presenting numerous topics on multiple dates and times. Presentations are available to meet every dental health care professional’s schedule and interests.

Webinar Description

There is a plethora of available natural and/or synthetic biomaterials which are available for periodontal and surgical therapy that makes the decision making challenging with regards to what graft materials to use. This course/lecture, conducted by a clinical-scientist in the fields of periodontics and biomaterials will provide an evidence-based rationale and insight for the use of bone graft materials and barrier membranes for various periodontal surgical techniques. The course will also focus in detail upon the science and different protocols for use of these biomaterials to achieve predictable clinical results..

Educational Objectives:

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

formulate a better understanding of the science and materials choice for various surgical techniques. Based on the knowledge gained in this course, participants should also be able to answer the following questions:

• Why is it important to obtain basic knowledge of the biomaterials we use?- What is a common classification of bone graft materials and barrier membranes?
• What are the advantages and limitations of the biomaterials currently available?
• What are the principles and the critical factors for successful selection of biomaterials that can impact your clinical procedures favorably?
• What are the different types of bone graft materials? How do they compare?
• What are the different types of barrier membranes? How do they compare?
• What are the most recent developments and the future for novel biomaterial development and innovation?

Conflict of Interest
In accordance with the ADA CERP Standard V., everyone involved in planning or presenting this educational activity will be required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests and this information will be made available to participants at the start of the course.

As a continuing education provider, UNC Adams School of Dentistry is responsible for ensuring the content, quality and scientific integrity of all continuing dental education activities for which credit is provided. The School is also responsible for taking steps to protect against and/or disclose any conflict of interest of the faculty/instructors presenting those courses.

Cancellation and Refunds

A registration refund, less a $15 fee, will be issued for cancellations received by Monday, November 27, 2023. Registration will remain open, however, when registering after Monday, November 27, 2023, NO REFUNDS will be accepted. Cancellations must be received in email to cde@dentistry.unc.edu The cancellation request must include: the name of the course, name of the person registered, name of the person requesting the cancellation, and the reason for the cancellation.

ADA Statement

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or sexual orientation. If you require reasonable accommodations for a disability in order to participate fully in this continuing education course, please call 919-537-3400 no later than Monday, November 27, 2023.

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Dental education institutions have an obligation to disseminate new knowledge related to dental practice. In so doing, some presentations may include controversial materials or commercial references. Sponsorship of a continuing education course by the University of North Carolina does not necessarily imply endorsement of a particular philosophy, procedure, or product by this institution.

The University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry cautions continuing dental education participants that there are potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating new techniques and procedures into the practice of dentistry, especially when the continuing education course has not provided supervised clinical experience and/or competency tests in the techniques or procedures.