Welcome Speech
by Committee
Welcome Speech
Welcome speech by committee members
Perio-systemic Relationship: Enhancing Periodontal Outcomes through Effective Risk Management
by Rathna Devi Vaithilingam/Joerg Meyle
as Moderator
SESSION 1
Periodontitis and Non-Communicable Diseases: A Bidirectional Challenge and a Call for Integrated Care
by Yuhaniz Ahmad Yaziz
🇲🇾
L1
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for over 43 million deaths annually, accounting for approximately 75% of non-pandemic-related mortality worldwide. Although primarily addressed within the context of systemic health, NCDs and periodontitis exhibit significant overlap in pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical outcomes. Periodontitis is a chronic, multifactorial inflammatory disease associated with microbial dysbiosis and host immune response. In its severe form, it affects approximately 11% of the global adult population and is increasingly recognized as a consequence and potential contributor to systemic inflammatory burden. Given this interconnectivity, periodontists are uniquely positioned to play a central role in early detection, risk factor modification, and prevention of systemic diseases through integrated oral-systemic care models. As global health policy evolves, initiatives such as the WHO Bangkok Declaration 2025–2030 aim to formally incorporate oral health into NCD strategies, reinforcing the urgent need for collaborative care between dental and medical professionals. This presentation will explore the interplay between periodontitis and major NCDs, focusing on the clinical and public health implications of interdisciplinary prevention and management and highlighting the opportunity to redefine oral healthcare within the broader framework of systemic health.
Inflammatory and microbiological basis of the link between oral and neurodegenerative diseases
by Alpdogan Kantarci 🇺🇸
L2
Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and periodontal diseases
by Hatice Hasturk 🇺🇸
L3
Future direction of Periodontal medicine
by Mark Bartold 🇦🇺
L4
The term “Periodontal Medicine” first emerged in 1996 to define a rapidly emerging branch of periodontology focusing on the relationship between periodontal health or disease and systemic health or disease. Now, after almost 30 years of very active research a number of conditions have been very strongly associated with periodontal disease. However, there have also been many studies that have trivialized this field leading to some 120 conditions reported to be associated with periodontal disease. In this presentation a method for determining the potential significance of a periodontal/systemic condition (Disease Association Check List) will be discussed. There will be need to understand biological mechanisms, disease causality and syndemic relationships. Simplistic epidemiological methodology is unlikely to provide insights into causal mechanisms oral diseases or oral-systemic relationships. Future studies should consider the bidirectional relationships of these associations and how treatment of both periodontal disease and condition in question can impact on each other. There are many issues confronting the field including the reporting of spurious and trivial associations, the significance of “responder” and “non-responder” individuals and the emergence of AI technologies. The future will focus on the concept that the inflammatory periodontal diseases are systemic diseases. There is urgent need to focus attention on a limited number of conditions for which there is very strong evidence to support not only an association but also treatment outcome effects.
COFFEE BREAK & TRADE BOOTH VIEWING
by
Contemporary Approaches in Periodontal Care
by Chia Wei Cheah/Anton Sculean
as Moderator
SESSION 2
Current concepts in the use of mechanical debridement in periodontitis
by Raluca Cosgarea 🇩🇪
L1
Management of perio-endo lesion
by Shogo Takashiba 🇯🇵
L2
A combined endodontic-periodontal (endo-perio) lesion can be successfully managed with a strategic, evidence-based approach tailored to its primary etiological source. In modern clinical practice, the first step is to address the main origin of infection. For a lesion of endodontic origin (such as a necrotic pulp with drainage through the periodontium), thorough root canal therapy is performed to eliminate the pulpal infection. This often results in significant periodontal healing, and any remaining periodontal defect can subsequently be managed with scaling, root planing, and regenerative periodontal therapy. Conversely, if the lesion is primarily periodontal in origin (for example, advanced periodontal disease extending toward the apex), periodontal therapy takes priority. This includes deep scaling and root planing, with surgical regenerative procedures—such as guided tissue regeneration—if needed to control the infection. Root canal treatment is then provided if the pulp has become non-vital. An integrated and coordinated approach is required for truly combined lesions (involving both pulpal and periodontal disease). In such cases, endodontic therapy is paired with appropriate periodontal treatment to address both components, and regenerative techniques such as bone grafting or biomaterials are often employed after infection control to restore lost structures and re-establish healthy attachment. Looking ahead, several promising strategies are emerging. Intentional replantation—extracting the tooth, managing it extraorally, and replanting it with regenerative adjuncts—is being re-evaluated as a potential means of saving severely compromised teeth. Additionally, minimally invasive innovations include bioactive materials that support regeneration, local drug delivery systems for targeted antimicrobial or growth factor release, and host-modulation therapies to enhance the body’s healing capacity. Ultimately, both current and future approaches aim to promote healing and regenerate lost tissues, preserving the natural tooth and periodontal structures, and improving long-term outcomes in these complex endo-perio cases.
Probiotics in managing oral microbiome
by Wim Teughels 🇧🇪
L3
The prevention and treatment of oral diseases like periodontitis and peri-implantitis traditionally focus on biofilm removal, often combined with antimicrobials. However, antimicrobial resistance has become a global challenge, highlighting the need for alternative approaches.
In recent years, probiotics have emerged as a promising adjunct in oral healthcare. Despite initial skepticism, clinical trials have demonstrated their effectiveness in preventing and managing periodontitis, with growing, though more limited, evidence for peri-implantitis.
This lecture will explore the role of probiotics in modulating the oral microbiome to promote health, addressing both scientific evidence and ongoing concerns about their clinical application. Additionally, practical guidelines for selecting and implementing probiotics in daily patient care will be provided.
By the end of the session, attendees will gain a clear understanding of the potential of probiotics in oral disease management and how to integrate them effectively into periodontal and peri-implant treatment strategies.
LUNCH & TRADE BOOTH VIEWING
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Reconstructive advancements in periodontal therapy
by Renukanth Raman/Raluca Cosgarea
as Moderator
SESSION 3
Three-dimensional printing and advancement in periodontal biomaterial
by Saso Ivanovski 🇦🇺
L1
Periodontal regenerative/ reconstructive management of intrabony defects
by Andreas Stavropoulos 🇸🇪
L2
Growth factors in periodontal management: a clinical perspective
by Rasidah Ayob 🇲🇾
L3
TEA BREAK & TRADE BOOTH VIEWING/ BOARD MEETING IAP MEMBERS
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Gala dinner for delegates
by Committee
