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This session will cover the cause of periodontal disease and a discussion of disease modifiers as well as the rationale for cause-related therapy. James will discuss how we determine whether we undertake surgical vs. non-surgical treatment and the various other the various treatment options available such as: Excisional Periodontal Therapy, Access Flap Procedures, Osseous Surgery, Mucogingival Therapy and Regenerative Therapy.

Learning outcomes

Be able to identify and understand the causes of periodontal disease, disease modifiers, rationale for cause-related therapy, how surgical versus non-surgical periodontal treatment is determined and the various other treatment options available.

Speaker

Dr James Dawson BDS, BSc, DClinDent (Perio)

James graduated with his dental degree from the University of Otago in 2009. After undertaking a position as a dental house officer in Auckland, he worked in private practice in Australia. He returned to New Zealand in 2014 to undertake his Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry and gain specialist registration as a Periodontist. James’ doctoral research was in the use of diode lasers for the management of dental implant surface decontamination. He was also involved in the undergraduate dentistry teaching program, and he provides continuing education to dentists both in New Zealand and Australia.

Dr James Dawson 

Periodontal Webinar Series 25/26 | NZSP

Surgery vs Non-Surgery


Speaker:

Dr James Dawson BDS, BSc, DClinDent (Perio)

Monday 9th Feb 2026
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Zoom
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Region: Auckland
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