Dentistry and Oral Health

Abstract

Periodontitis and its non-destructive partner condition, gingivitis, are collectively one of the most prevalent inflammatory conditions of humanity In 2010, severe periodontitis was estimated to be the sixth most prevalent disease in the world, with a prevalence of 11.2%, gradually increasing with age. In periodontitis, the presence of subgingival plaque biofilms in susceptible individuals determines an inflammatory reaction, leading to loss of the supporting connective tissue and alveolar bone. The treatment of periodontitis involves a non-specific reduction of the bacterial load below the gingival margin which can be achieved by oral hygiene instructions and non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT). Pushing the boundaries of minimal invasiveness, a minimally invasive non-surgical therapy (MINST) protocol has recently been proposed for the treatment of intrabony defects. This presentation will highlight the 2017 AAP-EFP Classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases & conditions and focus on the S3 Treatment Guidelines for periodontitis of Europe and UK which are also accepted in the South-East Asian region. It will also highlight how the MINST approach may be beneficial and how one can maximize its potential in one’s practice.

Biography

Dr Bennete Fernandes graduated in 1999 and completed his Masters in Periodontics in 2004. He was awarded honorary Ph.D (h.c) in Medical & Health Professions from International Internship University (IIU) in Nov. 2021 and another fin Education (Oral Health) from Wisdom University, Nigeria in 2022. He has more than 18 years of teaching experience following his masters. He has also completed his Fellowship in Lasers from University of Genoa, Italy; Assoc. Fellowship in Laser Dentistry from World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI), USA. He has won numerous dental awards and has published nearly 40 papers in various indexed and peer reviewed journals. He has been a Guest speaker at various international conferences and webinars. He is a Full Member of the British Society of Periodontology & Implantology (BSP) and many other Periodontal Societies (International Academy of Periodontology (IAP); Malaysian Society of Periodontology (MSP); Asia Pacific Society of Periodontology etc. He has worked for over 11 years in India with his last stint as a Professor at Srinivas Dental College, Mangalore, Karnataka, India before moving to Malaysia and is currently working at the Faculty of Dentistry, SEGi University, Malaysia since the past 7 years.