Practical Grafting Techniques for the General Practitioner

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 310.

The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.

Synopsis:

In this course, attendees will review of over 300 clinical images and illustrations demonstrating step-by-step practical techniques to achieve predictable grafting results, real time clinical video showing techniques discussed, easy to follow clinical instructions on what materials and instrumentation to use for grafting to have predictable results with your patients, and why grafting is important for your patients and how to easily explain such procedures to your patients during treatment planning discussions. Everyone can, and should be, offering practical grafting procedures to their patients and this course will teach you the basics to get started.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Treatment Planning
• Socket Preservation, the How and Why?
• Bone Physiology and Bone Healing
• Classification of Bone Defects
• Atraumatic Tooth Extraction Techniques & Why Important
• Overview of the Proper Instrumentation
• Allografts vs. Autografts vs. Xenografts
• Proper Use of Resorbable/Nonresorbable Barriers

Description of Speaker:
Timothy F. Koskinski, DDS, MAGD, is considered a leading authority on many aspects of dentistry including extractions, grafting and implants. Dr. Kosinski has published over 100 articles on the surgical and prosthetic phases of implant dentistry and has contributed to several dentistry textbooks. Dr. Kosinski is an Adjunct Clinical Professor at University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and serves on the editorial review board of several dental journals. Dr. Kosinski is a Diplomate of the ABOI/ID, ICOI and American Society of Osseointegration, and a Fellow of the AAID, International and American College of Dentists. He is the past President of the Michigan AGD and has a Mastership in the AGD, from which he also received two Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition award in 2009 and 2014. Dr. Kosinski is a general practicing dentist and maintains a private practice in Bingham Farms Michigan.

Disclosure:
The speaker declares that neither he nor any member of his family have a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program. He does declare that he does have a financial interest with Golden Dental.

Legal Disclaimer:
The CE provider (Farran Media) uses reasonable care in selecting and providing content that is accurate. The CE provider, however, does not independently verify the content or materials. The CE provider does not represent that the instructional materials are error-free or that the content or materials are comprehensive. Any opinions expressed in the materials are those of the author of the materials and not the CE provider. Completing one or more continuing education courses does not provide sufficient information to qualify the participant as an expert in the field related to the course topic or in any specific technique or procedure. The instructional materials are intended to supplement, but are not a substitute for, the knowledge, expertise, skill and judgment of a trained health care professional.

Licensure:
Continuing education credits issued for completion of online CE courses may not apply toward license renewal in all licensing jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each registrant to verify the CE requirements of his/her licensing or regulatory agency.

State CE Requirements:
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Refund Policy
There are no refunds for Online CE courses. Please contact technical support if you run into technical difficulty.

CE Contact
For any questions, please contact Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education at nareg@farranmedia.com