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

This comprehensive webinar explores the critical decision-making process in modern periodontal therapy, specifically addressing when surgical intervention becomes necessary within a structured treatment pathway. Dr. Hatem Algaraffee, an experienced periodontist and educator, guides clinicians through the clinical indications and procedural options available for advanced periodontal conditions.

The webinar emphasizes the importance of a sequential approach to periodontal care, beginning with prevention and non-surgical management before considering surgical options only when necessary for long-term stability. Participants will examine real clinical cases that illustrate the decision-making process between maintaining non-surgical therapy and transitioning to surgical intervention.

The educational content is grounded in evidence-based practice and aligned with minimally invasive therapy principles, ensuring that surgical approaches are presented as part of a comprehensive, personalized treatment framework rather than as standalone interventions. The session covers a range of surgical periodontal procedures, including pocket reduction techniques and regenerative approaches that support bone and tissue regeneration. Attendees will develop a deeper understanding of how careful assessment, accurate diagnosis, and thorough treatment planning guide decisions to move from conservative management to surgical therapy.

This webinar is particularly valuable for general dentists seeking to expand their understanding of periodontal treatment options, periodontists looking to refine their surgical decision-making processes, and dental hygienists involved in patient assessment and post-operative care. The content bridges the gap between non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy, helping clinicians recognize when they should refer patients for surgical evaluation and what outcomes can be expected from various interventions. By integrating surgical knowledge into a broader periodontal care framework, participants will be better equipped to provide comprehensive, predictable, and patient-centered periodontal treatment.

1 CE credit awarded. AGD PACE subject code: 490. Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit (Provider ID# 355051). Valid from 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2028. Course access valid for 3 years after start date (expiration: 26-06-2029). Language: English.

- This webinar provides essential clinical knowledge that directly impacts treatment planning and patient outcomes in periodontal care. Attendees will gain evidence-based criteria for determining when surgical intervention is appropriate, preventing unnecessary procedures while ensuring patients receive necessary advanced care.
- The session offers valuable continuing education credits toward professional licensing requirements while presenting content from an experienced periodontist educator. Networking opportunities exist with fellow dental professionals engaged in periodontal treatment, creating potential referral relationships and professional connections. Perhaps most importantly, mastering the decision-making framework presented here enhances clinical credibility with patients and referring dentists, positioning participants as knowledgeable providers capable of comprehensive periodontal treatment planning.
- The minimally invasive therapy framework ensures attendees learn contemporary best practices that align with current professional standards and patient expectations.