Host Modulation: A New Era in Periodontal Therapy

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Learning Objectives:

• Identify the role of dysbiotic biofilm and host immune-inflammatory responses in the onset and progression of periodontal disease.
• Review current evidence on the use of doxycycline, omega-3 fatty acids, specialized pro-resolving mediators, and probiotics as adjuncts to conventional periodontal treatments.
• Recognize patient profiles that may benefit from host modulation strategies and learn to incorporate these therapies into individualized periodontal care plans.

Presenter Qualifications:

Felipe D. Ouriques, DDS, MS, is a Periodontics resident at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He holds a Master’s degree in Implantology and a DDS from the Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil. With over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Ouriques has developed expertise in implant dentistry, immediate implant placement, peri-implantitis treatment, and full-arch rehabilitation. He previously served as coordinator and faculty in a continuing education program in Implantology at the Federal University of Santa Catarina and has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.