Periodontology
The Division of Periodontology produces graduates with advanced specialty training in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease, especially for patients who are medically compromised. The program is a full-time course of study consisting of clinical, research, and didactic components. The goal of the program is to prepare individuals for careers in either academic periodontology or private specialty practice.
Division Chief: Dr. Mohanad Al-Sabbagh
Patient Care
UK Dentistry has providers who specialize in the treatment of periodontal (gum) disease, periodontal graft surgery, periodontal plastic surgery, laser treatment, and replacing missing teeth with dental implants. UK College of Dentistry faculty members have extensive experience treating medically compromised patients. Residents (doctors who have completed dental school but are continuing their training) are supervised by expert faculty. Payment plans available for select services. Visit our patient care/dental clinic section for more information.
Faculty, Residents & Externs
Dr. Mohanad Al-Sabbagh, DDS, MS, Division Chief of Periodontology
Dr. Dolphus R. Dawson III, DMD, MS, MPH, Program Director of Graduate Periodontology
Dr. Marcelo Mattos
Dr. Pratishtha Mishra
Dr. Luciana Shaddox, DDS, MS, PhD
Dr. Brittany Camenisch
Dr. Elliot Neuman
Dr. Shelby Maurice
Dr. Monica Yacoub
Dr. Jillian Curtis (Jones)
Educational Emphasis
The didactic component consists of seminars and coursework in a variety of subjects including periodontal biology and pathology, periodontal therapy, implantology and biomaterials, management of medically compromised patients, conscious sedation, and epidemiology. A strong emphasis is placed on evidence-based decision-making and the program has a repository of evidence-based diagnostic and treatment protocols that are used in the delivery of patient care. Graduate students document and present their cases in a formal case presentation/treatment planning seminars. The case analysis and defense exercises are patterned after the oral examination of the American Board of Periodontology.
In keeping with the philosophy of the College of Dentistry, the collegial atmosphere of the program encourages close contact with the faculty. The program has a rich heritage, and graduates have gone on to positions of importance in the specialty. During the 1960’s, the program was one of the most progressive and innovative in the country, and in the mid-1980’s was one of the first to offer formal coursework in implantology. This heritage of innovation continues as current graduate students are exposed to a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including regenerative therapy, implantology and sinus augmentation.
Clinical Experiences
The program is especially strong in the areas of management of medically compromised patients, implant surgery, conscious sedation, and cosmetic surgery. Residents place numerous implants, as well as performing sinus augmentations and a wide range of periodontal surgical procedures. There are numerous opportunities for multidisciplinary interaction with other dental and medical clinicians.
There is a rotation on anesthesiology, and all graduate students are required to become ACLS-certified.
Close cooperation with colleagues in other disciplines (orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics, otolaryngology, biomedical engineering) is encouraged, as are interdisciplinary seminars and educational opportunities.
Periodontology Visiting Scholar Shadowing Program
The Visiting Scholar Shadowing Program is designed for applicants interested in a short continuing education rotation in clinical periodontology.This program does not lead to a Certificate of Proficiency or graduate degree. A Certificate of Completion of the Visiting Scholar Shadowing Program is awarded. Learn more.
Periodontology and Implantology International Program
The UKCD offers an advanced educational experience in periodontology for qualified international dentists. This program provides didactic and clinical observational experiences in the areas of periodontology and implantology. Learn more.
News
UKCD Division of Periodontology Introduces Dr. Sam Jasper Periodontal Award
UK Dentistry Adds Regenerative LANAP Protocal in Perio Clinic
Facilities
The Resident Periodontics clinic is located on the fourth floor of the Dental Science Building, 770 Rose Street, Lexington.
The clinic complex is state-of-the-art and well-equipped, and consists of nine treatment rooms, a sterilization area, and reception areas. Each treatment room has its own computer terminal, with access to our computerized risk assessment technology and images. The college has digitized radiology services (including a Cone-Beam CT unit). A large variety of other instruments and materials is available for use (e.g., Laser unit Periolase 7, piezosurgery unit).