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Wang has published or contributed to scores of peer reviewed dental research articles relating to periodontal and dental implant-related clinical research with a specific focus on barrier membranes, bone grafting and growth factors. [1] He has also published a textbook on complications related to surgical dental implant therapy.
Dennis Tarnow at the 2019 Columbia University alumni reception with one of his students at the New York Marriott Marquis, December 2019. Dennis Perry Tarnow (born May 28, 1946) [1] is an American dentist specializing in periodontics, prosthodontics and implant dentistry and is known for his mark on dental implant research and education. [2]
At present, guided bone regeneration is predominantly applied in the oral cavity to support new hard tissue growth on an alveolar ridge to allow stable placement of dental implants. When bone grafting is used in conjunction with sound surgical technique, guided bone regeneration is a reliable and validated procedure.
An oral health therapist is a member of the dental team who is dual-qualified as a dental hygienist and dental therapist. They work closely with dentists and a number of dental specialists including periodontists. It is common for the oral health therapist to be involved in the treatment of gingival and periodontal diseases for patients.
Implants preserve the integrity of the teeth adjacent to the edentulous area, and it has been shown that dental implant therapy is less costly and more efficient over time than tooth-supported FPDs for the replacement of one missing tooth. The major disadvantage of dental implant surgery is the need for a surgical procedure. [17]
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is the non-profit membership association for periodontists-dental professionals specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth and in the placement and maintenance of dental implants.