ORAL SCIENCE
Guided Biofilm Therapy
Session Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
Presenter Name: Dr. Steven Faigan
How To Register: Email directly to Valerie Gravel to RSVP or enquiries.
Outline:
Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is a systematic and evidenced based approach to managing dental biofilm. This presentation will review how GBT can easily and efficiently be integrated as an empowering proactive tool for the prevention, and as well for the treatment of biofilm induced and host mediated inflammatory destruction seen in both periodontal and peri-implant diseases. A didactic and clinical review of GBT science and treatment protocols derived from diagnostic parameters, and risk assessment will be covered for both non-surgical and surgical therapy.
BC RDH QAP – D3
About The Speaker
Dr. Steven Faigan received his BSc and Dental degrees from McGill University in Montreal, and graduated from Boston University with both a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in General Dentistry, and a specialty degree in Periodontics and Oral Biology. He has been a periodontal consultant to the BC Cancer Agency, and is a past president of the BC Society of Periodontists. He is past Associate Clinical Professor at the UBC Faculty of Dentistry, and is the founder and mentor of the Okanagan Periodontal Study Club established in 1995. Dr. Faigan is actively involved in providing continuing education programs, has published, and maintains a private specialty practice in Kelowna, British Columbia with a particular interest in cosmetic periodontal and implant surgery.
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