Saving Teeth Webinar Series

Developed by the AAP Work Group on Emerging Technologies for Bone and Soft Tissue Reconstruction to Save Teeth, this webinar series explores the latest evidence-based strategies to preserve natural dentition. Through engaging, one-hour sessions, expert speakers will highlight both traditional and emerging therapies and technologies that support dental preservation. Designed for general dentists, periodontists, and residents, the series aims to advance clinical knowledge, spark collaboration, and raise awareness about the importance and benefits of saving teeth.

Webinar #1: Why and When Saving Teeth?
Description

Severe periodontitis (stages III and IV) is a prevalent condition affecting over 1 billion people in 2021, with a global age-standardized prevalence of 12.50%. It ranks among the most significant Level 4 diseases, contributing to years lived with disability (YLDs). Concurrently, edentulism has a global age-standardized prevalence of 4.11%. By 2050, more than 1.5 billion people (44.32%) are projected to suffer from severe periodontitis, and over 660 million (84.40%) are expected to be edentulous. Is there a way to change this trend? Can we effectively prevent or treat severe periodontitis, thereby preserving the natural dentition? This webinar aims to address these questions by first examining the prognosis of teeth affected by severe periodontitis with or without periodontal treatment, and then discussing the evidence-based efficacy of current periodontal treatments in maintaining natural dentition, either through periodontal therapy alone, as seen in most cases of stage III periodontitis, or through well-planned multidisciplinary treatment in cases of stage IV periodontitis.

Educational Objectives:

· To examine the prevalence and progression of periodontitis and to understand the prognosis of affected teeth with or without adequate periodontal treatment.

· To examine the evidence on the efficacy of periodontal therapies to arrest periodontal destruction and to maintain the natural dentition

· To discuss how to integrate multidisciplinary treatments to rehabilitate the periodontal health, function, and aesthetics in patients with severe periodontitis

 

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Noon – 1 p.m. CT/1 – 2 p.m. ET

Speaker: Mariano Sanz

Moderator: Angela Palaiologou-Gallis

Course fee: Complimentary

 

The American Academy of Periodontology designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit.

Register Now!
Speaker: Mariano Sanz MD, DDS, DrMed, DrHC6

I obtained my Medical Degree at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) in 1981. I later completed a Specialty in Stomatology in 1983 and a Doctorate in Medicine (PhD) at the same university in 1985. Afterwards, I moved to UCLA (USA) to specialize in Periodontology in 1988 and returned to UCM to become a Professor of Periodontology in 1989. Since then, I have served as Chairman of Periodontology, Director of the ETEP (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases) Research Group, and Chairman of Postgraduate Periodontology (EFP-accredited Perio Specialty Program). I am also a professor type II at the University of Oslo. I have received six honorary doctorate degrees from the Universities of Goteborg (Sweden), Coimbra (Portugal), San Sebastián (Santiago de Chile), the University of Buenos Aires (Argentina), the Medical University of Warsaw, and the University of Athens (Greece). I am the former Dean of UCM, past President of the Spanish Society of Periodontology, the European Federation of Periodontology, and the European Federation of the IADR. I have published over 500 scientific publications (ORCID # 0000-0002-6293-5755), (h-index 82), and I am an international lecturer on Periodontology, Implant Dentistry, and Dental Education topics.

Upcoming Saving Teeth Webinars:

  • Webinar #2 – Saving Teeth for a Healthier Life (September 2025)
  • Webinar #3 – The Power of Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy (November 2025)

Questions about the Saving Teeth Webinar Series? Contact Kaylie Dennin, Manager, Science & Clinical Affairs, at .

The American Academy of Periodontology is an ADA CERP® Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.