Periodontal Surgery in Everyday Practice - Summer MasterTrack

August 7, 2026 12:30 PM - August 8, 2026 9:00 PM (GMT)

Dr. Bradley DeGroot, DDS, MS and Dr. Antonella Botto, DDS, MS

2 Day Hands On Course - August 7th and 8th, 2026 - 16 CE, 490 Periodontics

Bay View Dental Lab - 1207 Volvo Pkwy, Chesapeake VA 23320

Course Title: Periodontal Surgery in Everyday Practice -

Registration/Continental Breakfast will begin each day at 8am

Course will begin at 8:30AM and Conclude at 5:00PM

Day 1 – Foundational surgical knowledge, atraumatic extractions, and bone augmentation

Course Overview:

Surgical success begins with a solid anatomic and physiological understanding of blood flow, wound healing, and patient selection. Day 1 will focus on the underlying blood supply, wound healing, and patient considerations that drive surgical decision making. Peri- and post-operative pharmacology will be reviewed. Incision, flap, and suture design as well as wound healing will be discussed as it pertains to periodontal surgery. The day will also include atraumatic extraction of teeth, a review of material selection for bone augmentation (bone, membranes, and growth factors), bone augmentation techniques for horizontal and vertical ridge augmentations, and a hands-on for socket management of the intact socket vs. a socket with a dehiscence. Day 1 will wrap up with a discussion of post operative management of bone augmentation procedures, including management of complications.

Learning Objectives:

· To learn the biological basis for making decisions about incisions, flaps, and suturing

· To learn appropriate pre-, peri-, and post- operative management of surgical patients

· To understand the materials and techniques available for surgical extractions and bone augmentation

· To learn what is possible to achieve with bone augmentation with our current dental materials

Day 2 – Soft tissue augmentation, periodontal disease treatment, and crown lengthening

Course Overview:

Accurate diagnosis is critical for the proper management of deficient or excess soft tissue. Day 2 will begin with diagnosis and treatment planning options for mucogingival defects. This will include an overview of soft tissue phenotype, types of soft tissue grafting materials, incision design, and flap management. We will also discuss the rationale for esthetic and functional crown lengthening and review the indications for each. Additionally, periodontal diagnosis and treatment planning (flap surgery, osseous resection, and regeneration) will be discussed. The day will include hands-on exercises in soft tissue grafting as well as esthetic and functional crown lengthening. Day 2 will conclude with a discussion of normal wound healing, post-operative complications, and their management.

Learning Objectives:

· To understand the principles of soft tissue diagnosis and phenotype assessment

· To learn appropriate incision, flap, and grafting techniques for the management of mucogingival defects

· To understand the indications and decision-making process for esthetic versus functional crown lengthening

· To understand when periodontal surgery is needed and what surgery may be best suited for specific clinical indications

· To recognize normal wound healing patterns and appropriate manage post-operative complications

About Our Speakers:

Dr. Bradley DeGroot grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He attended Marquette University where he majored in Biological Sciences and then attended Marquette University, School of Dentistry. Following graduation from dental school, Dr. DeGroot attended the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) for a three-year residency program in Periodontology and Dental Implantology. While at UTHSCSA, Dr. DeGroot earned his specialty certification as well as obtaining a Master’s degree for his clinical research focused on improving treatment protocols for immediate implants placed in the esthetic zone.

Dr. DeGroot holds dental, specialty, and sedation licensure in the State of Illinois. He is involved in practice-based research, has published articles and textbook chapters, and has enjoyed lecturing and teaching locally, nationally, and internationally in the areas of periodontics, implantology, interdisciplinary treatment, and bone augmentation. He is a board-certified periodontist (ABP) and an active member in the American Academy of Periodontology, American Dental Association, Illinois Dental Society, Illinois Society of Periodontists, Midwest Society of Periodontology, and the Chicago Dental Society.

Dr. Antonella Botto grew up in Houston, Texas. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degrees from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Dr. Botto then completed her dental education at the University of Texas Health and Science Center in San Antonio (UTHSCAS). She graduated with a Distinction in Research and a Distinction in Education.

Dr. Botto obtained her specialty training at the University of Texas Health and Science Center in San Antonio where she received a dual degree in Periodontics and Prosthodontics. While at UTHSCSA, she also obtained a Master of Science degree. Her research focused on the treatment of peri-implant disease. She is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Periodontology and the American Board of Prosthodontics. She is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology, American College of Prosthodontists, American Dental Association, and the International Academy of Gnathology.

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