Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz discusses bone graft materials, demineralized bone graft materials, biologic products in dentistry, and his new roles in the international dental community. The podcast dives into the evolution of dental specialization, emphasizing interdisciplinary education and the benefits of group practices for comprehensive patient care.
Interdisciplinary dentistry offers superior care over multidisciplinary approaches by integrating specialists for comprehensive treatment plans.
Biologics like platelet-rich fibrin can enhance soft tissue healing in dentistry, though their impact on long-term bone regeneration may be limited.
The future of dental practice emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to provide more effective and holistic treatments for patients.
Deep dives
Interdisciplinary Dentistry vs. Multidisciplinary Dentistry
Interdisciplinary dentistry is highlighted as a superior model of care compared to multidisciplinary dentistry. In multidisciplinary care, patients may bounce between specialists without an integrated treatment plan. This approach can result in patients receiving patchwork care that fails to address underlying issues comprehensively.
Advantages of Interdisciplinary Care Planning
Interdisciplinary treatment planning involves collaboration between specialists and the referring dentist to create a coordinated treatment plan. This approach focuses on addressing all patient needs collectively rather than fragmentarily. It requires more time and effort but aims to provide more holistic and efficient care.
Applying Biologics in Periodontology and Restorative Dentistry
The use of biologics in dental practice, such as platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), can enhance soft tissue healing in dental procedures. PRF can be layered with bone graft material to promote healing and offer handling advantages. While biologics may not significantly impact long-term bone regeneration, they can improve short-term outcomes and patient comfort.
Importance of Embracing Interdisciplinary Education in Dentistry
Top-tier clinicians recognize the value of interdisciplinary education and treatment planning across various dental specialties. Embracing interdisciplinary care allows for effective collaboration among specialists and generalists to optimize patient outcomes. The evolving trend towards group practices and hyper-specialization underscores the importance of a comprehensive approach to dental care.
Future of Dental Practice: Interdisciplinary Collaboration
The future of dental practice emphasizes the integration of specialists and generalists through interdisciplinary collaboration. This approach prioritizes comprehensive patient care by utilizing collective expertise and resources within a team. By fostering a model that encourages interdisciplinary care, dental professionals aim to deliver more effective and holistic treatments to address diverse patient needs.
Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz obtained a DDS degree and completed a PhD training program at the University of Granada (Spain), before moving to Ann Arbor, Michigan (USA) where he graduated with an MS degree and a Certificate in Periodontics from the University of Michigan. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Avila-Ortiz has over 10 years of experience as an educator and has worked to advance the profession in numerous institutional committees and scientific organizations. He is a former faculty member at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, where he was the Phillip A. Lainson Professor and Chair of the Department of Periodontics until 2022. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. He has authored more than 100 articles published in peer-reviewed journals and numerous book chapters. He is the co-author of the book TISSUES: Critical Issue in Periodontics and Implant-Related Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Quintessence Publishing 2022), which has been critically acclaimed within the profession. Dr. Avila-Ortiz is currently a Visiting Professor in the Division of Periodontics at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and a member of Atelier Dental Madrid (Spain), a center for dental excellence where he maintains a private practice limited to Periodontics and Implant Dentistry and is regularly engaged in scholarly and continuing-education activities.
Get the Snipd podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share & Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode