Overview
This course will review classification of various gingival and periodontal diseases as it relates to clinical diagnosis and treatment of Aggressive Periodontitis. A review of Aggressive Periodontitis as a distinct entity will be given as well as rationales for treatment of this condition to include antibiotic therapies as well as novel approaches to oral debridement. Antibiotic usage, both systemically and locally for the treatment of periodontal diseases will be reviewed and indications for both will be discussed.

Objectives
• To be able to classify periodontal and gingival conditions in accordance with the classification system of the AAP Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions International Workshop in 1999.
• To be able to identify and treat all forms of Aggressive Periodontitis.
• To understand when and what antibiotics to use in treating susceptible periodontal diseases as well as proper dosages of each.
• To understand the role of antibiotics in periodontal therapy as well as their limits.

PRESENTER
Richard S Finlayson DDS received his dental training at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston  graduating in 1975 and his certificate in Periodontics from the USAF at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio in 1984.  He practiced general dentistry for six years prior to his periodontal training and is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry as well as being a Board Certified Periodontist.  Currently he works part-time as a contract Periodontist for a number of local private practitioners  as well as teaching partime in the Department of Periodontics as a graduate program instructor.  Dr. Finlayson served 23 years in the Air Force as both a general dentist as well as Periodontist and has taught in both GPR and AEGD programs for the Air force and UTHSCSA for over 22 years. 

TIME
Check-in: D.S. Cafeteria, 12:30 PM
Program: Friday, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center
at San Antonio, Dental School

TUITION
Individual: $125.00
Special Discount Fee: $87.50
(Must register for the morning Texas Brief to
receive discount)

CREDIT (Course Code: 126381A)
AGD Code: 490 Hours: 3