Tutorials are an innovative method of study whereby clinicians can review practical information at their convenience and obtain CE credit. The various tutorials were developed and compiled by faculty members of the UCLA School of Dentistry Section of Periodontics. The following is a partial list of the tutorials available. Non-members considering joining are encouraged to view the first five hyperlinked items. The balance of the tutorials are available once you become a member..

• Implants in Partially Edentulous Patients
• Oral Manifestations of AIDS
• Periodontal Flap Surgery for Maxillary Posterior Segments.
• Recording the Periodontal Exam
• Role of Biomechanics in Periodontal Therapy

Balance of educational material available for members only:

• Force Generation and Reaction Within the Periodontium
• Pemphigus Vulgaris
• Antibiotics in Periodontal Therapy
• Dental Caries
• Periodontal Infections & Low Birth Weight
• Plaque & Calculus
• Microbiological Effects of Scaling & Root Planing
• Management of Hypertension in Clinical Dentistry
• Periodontal Scaling Instruments
• Microbiology of Dental Plaque
• Periodontal Disease Recognition
• Use of Oral Analgesic Drugs Following Periodontal Surgery
• UCLA Infection Control Manual
• Reconstructive Osseous Surgery
• Oral Malodor: A Periodontal Perspective
• Periodontal Immunology
• Phagocytes- Neutrophils
• Therapy Phase One
• Case Studies
• The Journal of the Western Society of Periodontology
• Literature Reviews
• Theses
• Articles of Interest

Case Studies provide a focus of study through which clinicians can correlate the patient's medical and dental history, clinical and radiographic findings, etiology of periodontal disease, diagnosis, case prognosis, and treatment plan. Non-members are welcome to preview Case one. Cases 2-4 are available only to members. Continuing Education credit is also avialable for case studies.

• Case One
• Case Two
• Case Three
• Case Four

The Journal of the Western Society of Periodontology contains abstracts of clinical and laboratory studies in the field of periodontics. Non-members can view number 1. The rest are available to members.

• Number 1, 1995
• Number 2, 1995
• Number 3, 1995
• Number 4, 1995
• Number 3, 1996
• Number 4, 1996

Literature Reviews compiled by faculty members and residents in the Section of Periodontics provide a summary of a wide range of topics in Periodontics.  Non-members can view the first. The rest are available to members.

• Cementum
• Dressing
• Osseous Surgery
• Juvenile Periodontitis
• Soft Tissue Graft
• Aging
• Chemotherapeutics

Theses presented by graduates of the UCLA Periodontics Postdoctoral Program will provide insights on the recent periodontal research. Non-members can view the first. The rest are available to members

• Periodontal Pathogens as Possible Etiologic Agents in Benign Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
• The Use of Hyaluronic Acid and Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide as a Bone Enhancing Substrate for Titanium and Hydroxyapatite Coated Implants
• The Effect of Poly-N-Acetyl Glucosaminoglycan (Chitosan) on Osteogenesis in vitro
• Cell Suspension Comparisons of Bone Production in Bone Marrow Stem Cells of Young and Adult Aged Rats as Measured in vitro by Bone Colony Assays

General Interest Articles

• Discovery of Anesthesia
• A Dentist in the Imperial Court

Continuing Education Credit Guidelines

Each course will indicate the number of continuing education credits provided upon completion of the course. Correct answers to three to five questions at the end of each course will be required for continuing education credit.

A certificate of completion will be generated, which can then be printed, upon answering the questions correctly at the end of the approved courses. Each certificate will be dated as of the end of the month that the course was taken; and will state the name and license number of the member, as well as the total credits earned, signature and provider number.

Outside California?

The UCLA School of Dentistry is a recognized continuing education provider by the ADA Certified Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP). Most state dental boards accept credits offered by recognized providers. Please consult with your state Board of Examiners for detailed requirements in your state of licensure.

All of our faculty and staff who have participated in these on-line programs are available for lectures and courses to dental groups throughout the world. Please call (310) 825-5543 to make specific arrangements.