Spring Scientific Session

Friday, March 13, 2026

Why Is Periodontitis So Difficult to Treat, and How to Incorporate a Periodontal Program in Your Office

Periodontitis remains one of the most challenging chronic diseases in dentistry due to its multifactorial etiology and patient compliance issues. This lecture explores the biological complexity of periodontal disease and reviews strategies to improve treatment outcomes. Attendees will learn practical steps to design and implement an effective periodontal program in their practice.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the multifactorial causes of periodontitis and their clinical implications.
• Explain challenges related to diagnosis and patient compliance.
• Develop a structured periodontal program tailored to the practice’s needs.
• Implement communication strategies to increase patient acceptance of periodontal care.

About the Speaker

Dr. Hardev Singh is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery. He provides advanced periodontal and implant surgical care across multiple practices while prioritizing patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration. A dedicated lifelong learner and teacher, he lectures for local dental societies on periodontal therapy, opioid stewardship, and workplace violence prevention. Dr. Singh remains committed to elevating standards of care through clinical excellence, continuing education, and mentorship.

Saturday, March 14, 2026

What Adjunctive Therapies or Agents Can We Use as Providers to Help Patients with Periodontitis

Adjunctive therapies can enhance traditional scaling and root planing outcomes. This session reviews locally delivered antimicrobials, systemic antibiotics, host-modulation therapy, and laser use. Evidence-based recommendations will help clinicians select the right adjunct for the right patient.

Learning objectives:

• Identify evidence-supported adjunctive therapies for periodontitis.
• Evaluate indications and contraindications for systemic and local antimicrobials.
• Discuss the role of host-modulation therapy in periodontal treatment.
• Incorporate adjunctive options into individualized treatment plans.

About the Speaker 

Dr. Hardev Singh is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery. He provides advanced periodontal and implant surgical care across multiple practices while prioritizing patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration. A dedicated lifelong learner and teacher, he lectures for local dental societies on periodontal therapy, opioid stewardship, and workplace violence prevention. Dr. Singh remains committed to elevating standards of care through clinical excellence, continuing education, and mentorship.

NOTE: Amber Auger, the originally scheduled speaker for the Saturday seminar, had to cancel due to a conflict. Dr. Hardev Singh is presenting in her place.

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Practice Success through Analytics

This course will help you use numbers to get a true unbiased picture of a dental practice, and then use those numbers to develop both short- and long-term plans to improve the practice.

Learning objectives:

• Discover which numbers are important to monitor.
• Learn which numbers to track and why.
• Determine what numbers are outside the desired norms.
• Understand a new era in dentistry with regard to practice productivity, efficiency, and profitability, and to look at these measures more closely and differently than we have in the past.

About the Speaker 

Dr. Patrick Houlihan is co-owner of a dental practice in Burton, Mich. Dr. Houlihan is also a speaker, author, and dental practice consultant with more than 150 successful practice transitions.

Financial support for the Spring Scientific Session provided by MDA Insurance and MDA Services.