Leading Experts of Soft Tissue Regeneration

In-Person & Remote | 16 CE Units

Course Description

Soft tissue regeneration is necessary to manage a variety of periodontal and peri-implant soft tissue defects. It is now recognized that soft tissue deficiencies not only can lead to diminished esthetics but also can influence the stability of periodontal and peri-implant tissues. A variety of different techniques have been developed to manage these soft tissue deficiencies. This symposium features the global leading experts of soft tissue regeneration that will address various modalities to manage soft tissue deficiencies around teeth and implants. This 4-day event features two days of immersive evidence-based lectures supplemented by 2 days of hands-on workshops by these leading experts.

Educational Objectives

• Discuss various therapeutic approaches including phenotype modification therapy (PMT), keratinized tissue augmentation and root coverage therapy.
• Become familiar with various techniques for addressing periodontal and peri-implant plastic surgery, including VISTA, Coronally Advanced Flap (CAF), Intrasulcular tunneling, TCAF and free gingival grafting.
• Develop a strategy to utilize various sources of autogenous tissues.
• Recognize choices of soft tissue substitutes such as acellular dermal matrix, collagen matrix etc.
• Understand the role of biologics in soft tissue regeneration.
• Gain appreciation for oral plastic surgery vs traditional macro surgery.
• Acquire practical experience with various soft tissue regeneration therapies in hands-on simulated workshops.

Speakers

Vanessa Frazao

Dr. Vanessa Frazão Cury is a Brazilian periodontist and implantologist with a Master’s in Periodontology and a Doctorate in Molecular Biochemistry. She coordinates the Specialization Program in Periodontology and the Course in Periodontal and Peri-Implant Plastic Surgery. Her work focuses on soft tissue management, mucogingival surgery, and esthetic implant procedures.

Giovanni Zucchelli

Prof. Giovanni Zucchelli, DDS, Ph.D. graduated in 1988 from the University of Bologna, Italy with a degree in dentistry.
He is Professor of Periodontology and Implantology at the University of Bologna, Italy since 2000.
Prof. Giovanni Zucchelli received many awards for clinical research in periodontology in Europe and the United States.
Innovator of several soft tissue plastic surgical techniques, he is also author of more than 100 publications in Pubmed.
He is speaker at major international conferences on periodontology and has taught theoretical and practical (with live surgery) courses in numerous countries.

Marcus Hürzeler

Markus Hurzeler has produced more than 150 scientific publications in the field of implant dentistry, periodontology, and tissue regeneration and regularly gives courses at national and international events. He co-founded the Hürzeler/Zuhr Education Center together with Dr. Zuhr, where they teach the concepts and philosophy of state-of-the-art dentistry. Together with his working partners created the Socket Shield technique.

Lorenzo Tavelli

Dr. Lorenzo Tavelli, DDS, MS, PhD is a periodontist, clinical researcher, and assistant professor at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. A graduate of the University of Milan, he completed his residency and Master of Science in Periodontics at the University of Michigan and is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.

His research and clinical work focus on microsurgical and minimally invasive soft tissue grafting around teeth and implants, integrating High Frequency Doppler Ultrasonography and wound-healing biomarkers to assess graft perfusion. Dr. Tavelli has published over 120 papers, serves as Associate Editor for leading journals, and has received multiple international awards, including the 2024 ITI Andre Schroeder Research Prize and several honors from the American Academy of Periodontology.

Alfonso Gil

Alfonso Gil is a highly accomplished dentist with an impressive academic background and extensive specialization in various fields of dentistry. He obtained his DDS Degree with the highest honors from the University of the Basque Country. Building on his passion for continuous learning, he pursued a Master of Science Degree and Advanced Periodontology-Implantology Specialization Certificate from the University of Southern California (USC) and a Specialization Certificate in Advanced Surgical Implant Dentistry from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA).

Alex Lin

Dr. Guo-Hao (Alex) Lin is an Associate Professor of Clinical Orofacial Sciences and the Director of the Postgraduate Periodontics Residency Program. He joined UCSF Dental Center in 2017 and he provides patient care services limited to Periodontics & dental implants. Dr. Lin is a board-certified periodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology (ABP), where he also serves as an oral board examiner for the ABP. He has received multiple awards from the American Academy of Periodontology and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, with a focus on evidence-based dentistry, implant-related clinical research, and the integration of augmented intelligence in Periodontics.

Seiko Min

Dr. Seiko Min is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Surgery. He currently serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Dental Hygiene at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and the director of the Periodontology Preceptorship Program. Dr. Min has completed post-doctoral periodontology training at USC Ostrow School of Dentistry, where he also earned the Master of Science degree in Craniofacial Biology. He had previously earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and PhD degree in bone biology at Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan. He has been received prestigious awards by American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Osteology Foundation. He has published many scientific papers and is an internationally renowned lecturer, best known for his work in the field of soft tissue management and his research on new technologies in periodontology and implant dentistry.

Navid Sharifzadeh

Dr. Navid Sharifzadeh is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Surgery. He earned his DDS in 2003 and later completed advanced training and a Master of Science in Craniofacial Biology at the University of Southern California (USC).

His main focus is soft tissue management around implants and natural teeth. He has authored several book chapters and articles on implant esthetics and periodontal surgery. Dr. Sharifzadeh serves as visiting part-time faculty in periodontology and is an active member of the European and American Academies of Osseointegration and the American Academy of Periodontology.

Homa Zadeh

Dr. Homa Zadeh is an internationally recognized periodontist, researcher, and innovator, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Surgery.

He earned his DDS from USC, and completed specialty training in periodontology and a PhD in Immunology at the University of Connecticut Health Center. At USC’s Ostrow School of Dentistry, he served as tenured associate professor and Chair of the Periodontology Section.

Dr. Zadeh is the creator of the VISTA technique, widely adopted for treating gingival recession, and has developed numerous patented surgical innovations. He has lectured in over 30 countries, published more than 100 papers, and directed the USC International Periodontal and Implant Symposium. He remains active in multiple professional societies and continues to advance minimally invasive periodontal and implant surgery worldwide.

Workshops

• Vanessa Frazao: Thursday October 1: 8AM-12 noon: Tunnel Technique for treatment of Mandibular Anterior Recession.
• Markus Hürzeler: Thursday October 1: 1-5 PM: The Pink Factor: Mastering Soft Tissue for Implant Success
• Giovanni Zucchelli: Sunday October 4: 8AM-12 noon: Advanced Flap Management of Implant Complications
• Lorenzo Tavelli: Sunday October 4: 1-5 PM: TCAF for management of implant complications.