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Preventive Periodontal Care

Program Overview

This 90-minute course provides dental professionals with an evidence-based framework for preventing periodontal disease through risk assessment, patient education, and clinical interventions. Designed for periodontists and hygienists, the session explores the latest preventive strategies, oral-systemic health connections, and practical approaches to improving patient compliance. Through case discussions and interactive learning, participants will gain actionable tools to enhance preventive care in their practice and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration.

 

Original Date 02/04/26 at 5:30pm CST

Credits: 1.5
AGD Code: 490
Length: 1.5 hrs
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CE CLASS REGISTRATION

Preventive Periodontal Care

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We will always keep your information safe. This is an on-demand event via computer, tablet or mobile device. You must have a viable internet connection in order to join. After you register, you will receive a link via email to access the course. Please note: this course in provided in English, only.

 

Your Presenter
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DR. IRINA DRAGAN, DMD, DDS, MS, EMBA
About Your Presenter
Dr. Irina Dragan is an American Board of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry certified clinician and examiner. Dr. Dragan received her first Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Carol Davila University (Romania) and the second one from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM). She is part-time faculty in postgraduate periodontics at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and an adjunct associate professor of periodontology at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM). She has published more than 45 research papers, written five chapters in dental textbooks, and is the Co-editor of “Newman and Carranza’s Essentials of Clinical Periodontology: An Integrated Study Companion”. She currently serves as Editor of the Periodontology Section of Compendium Continuing Education in Dentistry.    

Dr. Dragan is the recipient of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation Tarrson Fellowship award, given to an outstanding periodontist for research. She has also received the Presidential Citation from the American Dental Education Association and was honored with the Tufts University Provost’s Award for Outstanding Teaching Service. The interdisciplinary team she led at TUSDM was honored by the Academy of Osseointegration with the Applied Clinical Science Research. Most recently, she received the Massachusetts Dental Society “10 Under 10” award for her contributions to the field of periodontology.  Her clinical practice is limited to periodontology and implant dentistry at The Perio Studio, in downtown Boston, MA.
Your Presenter
Dr Paul Levi Jr.
Paul Levi Jr. DMD
About Your Presenter

Paul A. Levi, Jr. went to Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM), graduating in 1966. Graduating with his Certificate in Periodontology in 1971 they moved to Burlington, Vermont to live and establish a practice in periodontology. Paul received the Clinician of the Year award from the Massachusetts Dental Society and the Yankee Dental Congress (YDC) for his participation in lectures and workshops for the YDC. Paul retired from his private practice in September, 2019 In 2016, Paul, Natalie Jeong, Daniel Coleman, and Robert Rudy published The Non-Surgical Control of Periodontal Diseases: A comprehensive Handbook, published by Springer of Germany. In 2018 St. Lawrence awarded an Alumni Certificate for the many students from St. Lawrence who participated in this internship.
Paul continues to teach and do research. At this time in his life, dentistry is his hobby and passion and will continue to be that way for the foreseeable future.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Identify emerging technologies and instruments used in modern periodontal therapy.
  • Demonstrate updated techniques for ultrasonic scaling, air polishing, and hand instrumentation.
  • Evaluate clinical scenarios to determine appropriate instrumentation strategies.
  • Apply ergonomic principles and technique refinements to improve efficiency and reduce practitioner fatigue.
  • Collaborate effectively across roles to optimize periodontal maintenance and treatment outcomes.

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AGD PACE PROVIDER

YOUNG INNOVATIONS INC. is designated as an approved PACE program provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for fellowship, mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement.

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