About this Event
Georgios A. Kotsakis, DDS, MS
Associate Professor of Periodontics & Roland Meffert Endowed Professor in Implant Dentistry Chair, ITI Implantology Scholarship Center
UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
51st Annual Arthur H. Merritt Memorial Lectureship-In Person: Evidence-based Peri-implantitis Prevention & Management and the Harm Associated with Empirical Dental Treatments
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Course Organizers: Dr. Ioannis Kormas
Special Guest Lecturer: Georgios A. Kotsakis, DDS, MS
Course Presenter:
• Dr. George Kotsakis received his DDS from the University of Athens and after graduation he practiced in Athens, Greece prior to coming to the US. He then completed his residency in Periodontics and MS in Science at the University of Minnesota when he first got involved in Peri-implantitis research. Currently he is an Associate Professor of Periodontics, UTHSCA, San Antonio, TX and Chair of the ITI Scholarship Center. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and he holds the Roland Meffert Endowed Professorship in Implant Dentistry.
• He is a clinical researcher focusing on bone regeneration procedures in Implant surgery and Peri-implantitis Therapy. At UT Health San Antonio, he directs the NIH-funded Translational Periodontal Research Lab conducting research on the biological mechanisms underlying peri-implant bone loss and developing novel treatments for dental and biomedical implants. Dr. Kotsakis has published over 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles and textbook chapters with nearly 20,000 citations of his work (h-index: 36). He is one of the few Dental researchers to have been published in prestigious medical publications, such as the Lancet, the BMJ and PNAS.
• He has been the recipient of multiple career and research awards from the American Academy of Periodontology, the Academy of Periodontology Foundation, the IADR, and other organizations including:
o Clinical Research Award, American Academy of Periodontology 2022
o IADR Sigmund Socransky Award 2022
o IADR Innovation in Implantology Research Award 2022
o AAP Teaching Fellowship, American Academy of Periodontology 2016
o Clinical Science award, American Academy of Periodontology 2015
Disclosures
Dr. Kotsakis has received funds and research support from NIDCR/NIH, ITI foundation, Straumann USA, Osteogenics Inc., Novabone LLC, Waterpik Inc., Dentsply Sirona USA, Curaden Inc., StellaLife, Datum Dental & MIS Implants.
Course Summary:
Peri-implantitis has been receiving attention following recent studies that showed that it is highly prevalent and difficult to manage. This course will provide the latest evidence-based information on peri-implant diseases with emphasis on translating scientific findings to clinical management recommendations. The program will present the updates on the definition and etiology of peri-implantitis from the American Academy of Periodontology’s 2018 consensus meeting. The lecturer will present research findings on risk factors for peri-implant disease and preventive measures to incorporate into the implant treatment plan prior to implant placement that include implant treatment planning, material selection for cementation, restorative design and maintenance. In addition, this lecture will provide the latest evidence-based information on peri-implant diseases with emphasis on the role that titanium particle release has in destructive bone inflammation around implants. Strategies for prevention and mitigation will be presented through clinical cases. The program will be presented by Dr. Kotsakis, Associate Professor, Periodontics, UTHealth San Antonio. His lab is a leading research center for peri-implantitis nationally and he frequently lectures on peri-implantitis research nationally and internationally.
Course Objectives:
• Define peri-implantitis and diagnostic criteria.
• Understand the risk factors for development of peri-implant disease and treatment modifications for prevention.
• Formulate an assessment and maintenance strategy for all phases of implant treatment.
• How to appropriately clean implants without releasing titanium particles.
• How to augment the soft tissue for long-term peri-implant health
Date: Saturday, August 5, 2023
Time:
• 7:30 am - 8:00 am – Registration & Continental breakfast
• 8:00am - 8:15 am – Welcome
• 8:15 - 10:45 am – Presentation Part I
• 10:45 - 11:00 – Coffee break
• 11:00am - 1:30 pm – Presentation Part II
Continental breakfast/Late Morning refreshments
Location: Davis Auditorium, Robert Building behind the Dental School enter on Hall Street just past the Dental school Hall Street entrance
Questions: Please contact:
Caraline Highsmith – [email protected] or call 1-214-828-8173
Mary Chris Sayre – [email protected] or call 1-214-828-8140
Credit: 5.25 Hours Lecture- This program is intended for periodontists, dentists, dental hygienists, dental residents, and dental students. This is entirely presented in a lecture format with interaction from the audience for questions and responses.
AGD Codes: 490 Periodontics
The ARTHUR H. MERRITT MEMORIAL LECTURESHIP in Periodontics was established at Texas A&M School of Dentistry in December 1971. This lectureship for 2023 marks the 51st annual memorial lectureship. Because of the thoughtfulness and generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Merritt, graduate and undergraduate students of the college and members of the Southwest Society of Periodontists are privileged to share in the wisdom and knowledge of an outstanding lecturer in the field of periodontology.
Course Organizer: Dr. Carlos Parra
Dr. Carlos Parra was born and raised in Barcelona, Spain. He graduated from dental school (2009) at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), Barcelona, Spain. After his graduation, he got enrolled in a Clinical Residency in Periodontology at UIC (2009-10). He also served as pre-doctoral clinical instructor (2011 – 12) at UIC. During that period he was also involved in researches relating oropharyngeal dysphagia and oral hygiene. Dr. Parra practiced dentistry in Barcelona, Spain, for 3 years (2009-12) prior to coming to Boston, USA. In 2012 he continued his studies for a Certificate in Periodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts (2012-15). Since November 2015 he has been Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas. In September 2016, during the 102 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), he received the Leslie M. Salkin Award for the highest-scoring candidate on the 2016 American Board of Periodontology (ABP) Oral Examination. In addition, Dr. Parra is the recipient of the American Academy Foundation Fellowship to the Institute for Teaching and Learning (ITL) in Health Professions, and the Bud and Linda Tarrson Fellowship Award. On January 2019 , Dr. Parra was appointed Assistant Program Director of the Department of Periodontology, at Texas A&M University, College of Dentistry. In September 2021, Dr. Parra became Program Director of the Graduate Department. Dr. Parra has lectured nationally and internationally on periodontics. His main areas of interest are soft tissue enhancement and dental implants.
Course Organizer: Dr. Ioannis Kormas
Dr. Ioannis Kormas comes from Athens, Greece and is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the Texas A&M School of Dentistry. He received his dental degree (D.D.S.) at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2013. After 1 year of private practice and 1 year of service at the Hellenic Air Force General Hospital he completed the 2-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (A.E.G.D.) at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health (University of Rochester) in 2017. Following that, he completed his Periodontology residency at the University of Minnesota and Master of Science (M.S.) in 2021. His research experience, as part of his Master of Science studies, was in the field of metabolomics, where he used the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Mass Spectrometry technologies to investigate changes in the metabolites of gingival crevicular fluid sampled from individuals with periodontitis and healthy controls. He is the recipient of Marmion & Ruth Houglum Endowment and of the Engel Award related to research and teaching at the University of Minnesota. Additionally, he received the Nobel Biocare Student Member Annual Meeting Scholarship in 2019 and the Dr. Fanny Freund Advanced Education Scholarship for the year 2020-2021. He has presented his work in national and international meetings and has several publications in peer-reviewed journals. In 2022, he was awarded the Clinical Science Award in the Research Forum Poster Competition at the American Academy of Periodontology 2022 Annual Meeting as well as the Educator Award for Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics by the American Academy of Periodontology. Dr. Kormas started working in department of Periodontics of Texas A&M School of Dentistry in July 2021 and also practices in Fort Worth, TX. Since September 2022, he has been appointed the Interim Program Director for the A.E.G.D. of Texas A&M School of Dentistry.
Dr. Deborah Foyle is Clinical Associate Professor, Interim Department Head Periodontics , Interim Department Head Endodontics and Director of the Predoctoral Program in the Department of Periodontics. She received her dental degree in 1982 from Trinity College Dublin. In 1991, she received her Master of Science in Periodontology from the Royal London Hospital Medical College, University of London.
She received her certificate in Periodontics and Master of Science in Oral Biology from the Texas A & M University in 2005. Dr. Foyle is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.
Arthur H. Merritt, D.D.S. (1870- 1961) was one of the early pioneers in periodontics. In his later years, he was known as the “Dean of Periodontists.” His office was located on 5th Avenue in New York for many years.
Dr. Merritt was one of the organizers of the American Academy of Periodontology and was very proud of the fact that he had attended every meeting but one, since its organization. In 1925 he served as President of the Academy. He was author of one of the first textbooks on periodontology and wrote many articles that have been published in that field. He taught periodontics at New York University School of Dentistry. Dr. Merritt was the first Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and served on the Board for several years. He received the Fauchard Medal in 1932, awarded by Dental Survey for Advancing the Field of Preventive Dentistry.
Dr. Merritt visited Texas A&M College of Dentistry annually for many years and was a strong supporter of the Texas A&M training concept.
1972 Dr. Helmut Zander * 1997 Prof. Giovan Paolo Pini Prato
1973 Dr. Donald A. Kerr* 1998 Dr. J. Gary Maynard*
1974 Dr. John F. Prichard* 1999 Dr. Niklaus Lang
1975 Dr. Sigurd P. Ramfjord* 2000 Dr. Dennis P. Tarnow
1976 Dr. S. Sigmund Stahl* 2001 Dr. Sebastian G. Ciancio
1977 Dr. Harald Löe* 2002 Dr. Maurizio S. Tonetti
1978 Dr. Sigmund S. Socransky* 2003 Dr. Louis F. Rose
1979 Dr. Jan T. Lindhe 2004 Dr. Gary C. Armitage
1980 Dr. Robert G. Schallhorn 2005 Dr. Terry D. Rees*
1981 Dr. Knut A. Selvig 2006 Dr. Daniel Buser
1982 Dr. Timothy J. O'Leary* 2007 Dr. Raymond A. Yukna
1983 Dr. William K. Bottomley* 2008 Dr. Brian A. Mealey
1984 Dr. Robert J. Genco 2009 Dr. Edward P. Allen
1985 Dr. Max A. Listgarten 2010 Dr. Michael K. McGuire
1986 Dr. Sture A. Nyman* 2011 Dr. Maurice A. Salama
1987 Dr. Roy C. Page 2012 Dr. Stuart J. Froum
1988 Dr. Burton Langer 2013 Dr. Anton Sculean
1989 Dr. Alan M. Polson 2014 Dr. Hom-Lay Wang
1990 Dr. Myron Nevins 2015 Dr. Henry Greenwell
1991 Dr. Gerald M. Bowers 2016 Dr. Daniel Buser
1992 Dr. Jens J. Pindborg* 2017 Dr. Thomas Van Dyke
1993 Dr. Ray C. Williams 2018 Dr. Nico Geurs
1994 Dr. William Becker 2019 Dr. William V. Giannobile
1995 Dr. Michael G. Newman 2021 Dr. David Cochran
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Davis Auditorium at Baylor Scott and White Hospital, in The Roberts Building, 17th floor, Baylor Scott and White Hospital, 3500 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75246 Parking will be available at 3201 Nussbaumer St, Dallas, TX 75226, United States
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