When is surgery the right choice? Understanding surgical periodontics in modern care (Online, 25 June 2026)

This specialized webinar explores the clinical decision-making process for surgical periodontal intervention within modern periodontal care pathways. The educational program addresses a critical clinical question that periodontists and general dentists frequently encounter: determining when surgical therapy becomes necessary after non-surgical treatment has been attempted.

The webinar is led by Dr. Hatem Algaraffee, an experienced periodontist and educator, who provides comprehensive clinical guidance on this important topic. The session begins with the fundamental principle that periodontal therapy should follow a structured progression, starting with prevention, non-surgical treatment approaches, and active patient engagement. However, clinical situations frequently arise where these conservative measures alone prove insufficient for achieving long-term periodontal stability and health.

Dr. Algaraffee explores the precise clinical indications that signal when surgical intervention becomes an essential component of the overall treatment strategy. Through detailed clinical discussions and real-world case examples, participants examine how careful assessment, accurate diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment planning guide the critical decision to progress from non-surgical management to surgical therapy.

The webinar is specifically aligned with the principles of Minimally Invasive Therapy (M.I.T.), ensuring that surgical approaches are presented within a broader framework of personalized, patient-centered periodontal care. This perspective helps clinicians understand that surgery, when appropriately indicated, represents an important tool that supports predictable clinical outcomes when non-surgical therapy alone cannot achieve the treatment goals.

Participants gain practical insight into the full range of procedures available for managing advanced periodontal conditions, including pocket reduction techniques and regenerative surgical approaches. The program emphasizes the integration of surgical interventions into a structured periodontal treatment pathway, demonstrating how these techniques support long-term periodontal health and stability when used strategically and appropriately within comprehensive treatment planning.

1 CE credit awarded. AGD PACE accreditation: Subject code 490. PACE approval valid 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2028, Provider ID# 355051. Start date: June 26, 2026. Course expiration date: June 26, 2029. Language: English.

- This webinar provides essential clinical education for dental professionals seeking to refine their decision-making regarding surgical versus non-surgical periodontal treatment. You will gain evidence-based guidance on identifying precise clinical indications for surgery, enabling more confident and appropriate treatment planning decisions in your practice.

- Learning directly from Dr. Hatem Algaraffee, an accomplished periodontist and educator, provides access to specialized expertise that enhances clinical competence in one of dentistry's most challenging areas.

- The program awards valuable continuing education credit while requiring minimal time commitment through the efficient webinar format. Additionally, understanding how surgical approaches integrate within minimally invasive therapy principles ensures your treatment recommendations align with current best practices, ultimately improving patient outcomes and practice reputation.

- The case-based learning approach makes abstract concepts immediately applicable to clinical scenarios you encounter regularly.

This webinar is delivered in online format, making it accessible to dental professionals worldwide regardless of geographic location. The virtual nature of this educational event provides exceptional convenience, allowing attendees to participate from their offices, homes, or practices without travel requirements.

Participants can join from any location globally, with the webinar offered across multiple time zones to accommodate practitioners in Los Angeles, Mexico City, New York, London, Berlin, Bucharest, Moscow, Abu Dhabi, New Delhi, Bangkok, Beijing, Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney, and beyond. This online delivery model represents modern dental education, combining accessibility with high-quality specialist instruction.

The webinar format eliminates geographic barriers, enabling practitioners from diverse backgrounds and locations to access specialized periodontal education without disrupting their clinical schedules or incurring travel expenses.