Periodontology
Continuing education for dentists in Edmonton, Alberta
Do you want to expand your periodontology skill set? Participants will expand on their existing knowledge through hands-on training in restoring posterior dentition with the ability to adjust tissue and bone anatomy. Participants can also take a deeper dive into the specialty by attending the periodontics graduate program as an observer.
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Course
Functional posterior crown lengthening
16 CE credits* | $2,000 | Dentists | In-person & online | Limited capacity
When it comes to the restoration of posterior dentition in non-aesthetic locations, there are few treatment modalities of more utility and importance than correctly done functional posterior crown lengthening.
Observership
Observership in periodontology
$6,000 | Dentists | In-person | Limited capacity
Are you an internationally trained dentist considering specializing in periodontology? This program is for dentists interested in the specialty of periodontology. It provides exposure to didactic and clinical periodontal and implant surgery procedures.
Our leading faculty
Dr. Khaled Altabtbaei
Periodontist
Dr. Altabtbaei, DDS, MSc, PhD, Dip. AAP, is a clinician-scientist and an oral microbial ecology researcher.
His research interests are in the oral microbiome in periodontal health and disease, and the interactions between the oral microbiome and genetics.
Dr. Christopher Bryant Roy
Periodontist
Dr. Roy, CD, DDS, MSc (Perio), FRCDC, Dip ABP, completed his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Manitoba before being accepted into the doctor of dental surgery program at the University of Western Ontario. It was here that he enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces during his first year of dental school.
After serving as a general dentist throughout Ontario and Quebec in the military, he had the opportunity to be mentored by several periodontists. It was during these mentorship opportunities where he was persuaded to return to school and pursue a graduate degree in periodontics.
In 2022, he completed his master of science in periodontology at University of Alberta and was successful in becoming a board-certified periodontist, fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.
Presently, he is stationed at the military base in Edmonton and serves as the Western regional periodontist in 1 Dental Unit for the Royal Canadian Dental Corps. In addition, he is a part-time instructor in the graduate periodontology program at the University of Alberta. His wife (Laura) and two children (Leo and Violet) enjoy the province of Alberta and hope to serve many years to come here in Edmonton.
Dr. Sameer Bajaj
periodontist
Dr. Bajaj, DDS, MPH, MSc, FRCD(C), Dip. ABP, earned his doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of California, San Francisco.
He received multiple awards for his academic and clinical accomplishments and was honoured with induction into the esteemed OKU National Dental Honor Society. Before entering UCSF, Dr. Bajaj completed a master’s in public health at the University of Saskatchewan. He worked as a research associate at the University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine. His passion for periodontics led him to externships at the University of Toronto, the University of Manitoba, and the University of Alberta.
Dr. Bajaj completed his master in medical science –periodontology, a three-year surgical residency program at the University of Alberta. He is a practicing periodontist in Calgary, where he uses his clinical expertise in the treatment of periodontal diseases, periodontal plastic procedures, reconstruction of hard and soft tissues, and surgical placement of dental implants. He is passionate about dental photography and documents his cases to educate his referring dentists and patients.
Dr. Bajaj is a dual board-certified periodontist (Canadian and American). He is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCDC) and a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.
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Future dates
Are you looking for different course dates? The new course schedules will be available in August.
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