Lahore, February 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):With the aim to discuss community periodontal health and enlighten the young dentists about the peri-implant complications, the Faculty of Community and Preventive Dentistry at the University College of Dentistry arranged a seminar in coordination with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) pharmaceuticals on December 15, 2021 at University College of Dentistry (UCD), The University of Lahore.
Dr. Arooj Ul Hassan (HoD, Community and Preventive Dentistry Department) and Dr. Muhammad Haseeb (Associate Professor, HoD Department of Periodontology) were the key speakers of the seminar that was attended by the house officers and faculty members of Community and Preventive Dentistry and Periodontology Departments.
Dr. Hassan explained the concerns of patients before getting scaling and what misconceptions they might have. He also enumerated the possible reasons for these concerns and the ways to alleviate these misapprehensions by using scientific knowledge. “By listening to the patients and making them feel comfortable and then explaining the details about advantages of scaling, the Dental Health Professional can help the patient understand the need for scaling”, he added.
Dr. Haseeb, with the help of clinical cases explained in detail about the Peri-Implant complications, their causes and ways to minimize those complications. He discussed that implant placement is a relatively complex procedure and there are multiple factors that play specific role in placing a successful implant.
Prof. Dr. Riaz Ahmad Warraich (Principal, University College of Dentistry) applauded both the speakers. He commended them for opening the minds of the young Dentists to both the handling of psychology of the patient and complications related to complex procedures.
The Periodontal Health of an individual is a summary of the overall Dental hygiene of the person. A healthy periodontium usually reflects good oral hygiene with care given to daily oral hygiene practices. Complete oral hygiene practice also involves regular visits to the Dentist.
Periodontology is a field that has come a long way in Pakistan in the past decade. The patients are aware and informed about their oral hygiene requirements more than ever. This awareness also leads to some misinformation about the regular scaling.
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