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Sam Low: Innovative Periodontics for the Entire Dental Team: “How To” from Techniques to Products

  • Italian Heritage Center 40 Westland Avenue Portland, ME, 04102 United States (map)

Professor Emeritus, University of Florida, College of Dentistry; Advisor Member of the Pankey Institute. He is past President of the American Academy of Periodontology. He is a current officer of the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Dr. Low provides periodontists, dentists and dental hygienists with the tools for successfully managing the periodontal patient. He was selected “Dentist of the Year” by the Florida Dental Association, Distinguished Alumnus by the University of Texas Dental School and the Gordon Christensen Lecturer Recognition Award. He is a Past President of the Florida Dental Association and past ADA Trustee.


Periodontitis is a major reason for tooth loss and systemic complications. We create the user-friendly perio approach from patient acceptance scripting to chairside positive action. You will incorporate time tested and new technologies to find and manage periodontal disease. Take the frustration out of delivering periodontal care and gain success with patient case acceptance, tooth retention and financial reward.


Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:

  • Empower the dental hygienist with expanded work descriptions beyond the “prophy”

  • Develop “realistic” non-surgical therapies and the respective re-evaluation with emphasis on “new” anti-inflammatory systems

  • Incorporate new technologies for biofilm control as Guided Biofilm Therapy

  • Review successful parameters to determine tooth survival in short and long term prognosis

  • Establish a quality periodontal maintenance program that enhances the restorative practice, including coding and third party reimbursement

  • Achieve greater positive interaction between dentists, periodontists and the team through improved communication skills