Dr. Michael K. McGuire, Dr. E. Todd Scheyer and Dr. Chad Gwaltney
Case: Incorporating Patient-Reported Outcomes in Periodontal Clinical Trials

Drs. McGuire, Scheyer and Gwaltney make a call for the increased utilization of patient reported outcomes (PROs) when assessing clinical efficacy of a treatment therapy in a trial. In the commentary and study, the authors detail the differences in PROs between patients who received soft tissue augmentation procedures using either a Free Gingival Graft or a Collagen Matrix graft substitute.

Educational Webinar – Earn 1 Free CE Credit: Managing Defects in the Anterior Pre-Maxilla Presenter: Alan Meltzer, DMD, MScD

Dr. Meltzer presents an overview and case series of complications a practitioner might face in the esthetic zone, along with techniques and tips on how to successfully overcome these challenges.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the diagnosis of the defect in question
• Review options for managing the hard tissue deficiency
• Discuss techniques for achieving tension-free primary closure

Dr. Peter Geistlich honored with
Humanitarian Award

Only months before his passing in July 2014, Dr. Peter Geistlich received the Distinguished Humanitarian Award presented by Loma Linda University on May 25, 2014. The award recognized Dr. Geistlich as an internationally renowned pioneer in materials research, global leader in regenerative medicine, and passionate advocate for high quality research and education that translate into improved patient outcomes. As evidence to his commitment to science, in 2003 Dr. Geistlich and Geistlich Pharma AG founded the independent and Swiss based Osteology Foundation to link science with practice in regenerative dentistry.

Optimum Implant Esthetics Through Extraction Socket Preservation Techniques

For information on indications, contraindications, precautions and directions for use, please refer to: Instructions for Use