Moorestown, NJ (PRWEB) October 10, 2017
With the start of the academic season approaching, Drs. Mario J. Canal and Ben Calem, periodontists in Moorestown and Medford, NJ, are proud to begin another year as directors of the Pinnacle Dental Study Club of South Jersey. This organization is a branch of the prestigious Seattle Study Club, a progressive institution of advanced dental education.
The philosophy of the Seattle Study Club is to provide a non-competitive environment where dental clinicians of varying educational backgrounds and experience can come together to learn about the latest procedures and protocols for treatment planning. Since 2008, Drs. Canal and Calem have brought in speakers from all over the world to educate their study club members. Their focus within the club has always been to emphasize the importance of ‘Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning’ as a means to provide their patients with leading care. This concept incorporates feedback from all of the dental specialties (orthodontist, endodontist, etc.), as well as the patient’s restorative dentist, in order to attain an ideal treatment from both a functional and esthetic perspective. The open communication both Drs. Canal and Calem have with their restorative colleagues provides the patient with the confidence that their dental needs will be addressed and that the desired outcome is achievable.
As with any professional field, the one constant in dentistry is change. In order to better understand and capitalize on rapidly evolving technology, Drs. Canal and Calem insist that the programs they develop keep their members properly educated. This year, they are proud to incorporate a presentation devoted to digital dentistry. Using their CBCT machine, they are able to have a better understanding of patients’ bone density levels before creating custom dental implant treatment plans. This, in turn, will provide the restorative dentist the opportunity to complete the implant with a crown restoration of better form and function – thus minimizing potential long-term complications.
In the spring, Drs. Canal and Calem will be hosting an all-day presentation on implant-retained appliances, with a strong focus on the All-on-4® surgical technique. If patients are candidates for this newly developed treatment, they have the ability to undergo the placement of four dental implants and have a temporary denture fitted immediately. This procedure eliminates the use of a temporary, removable denture during the healing phase of implant therapy. Since the success of these procedures is contingent upon the understanding of both the surgical and restorative protocol involved, their study club provides an outlet by which their colleagues are well informed.
Although there are many opportunities to partake in continuing dental education, Drs. Canal and Calem believe their study club is unique. They strive to create a non-threatening atmosphere where they can engage with their colleagues and discuss challenging patient cases. By being proactive in education, they make every effort to ensure their patients receive the best therapy, based on the most recent studies and newly developed treatment modalities.
To learn more about the Pinnacle Dental Club of South Jersey or Drs. Canal and Calem’s practice, Canal Calem Periodontics, visit http://www.canalcalemperio.com. Those in need of an experienced periodontist in Moorestown and Medford, NJ for dental implants or periodontal care are encouraged to call 856-439-1200 for the Moorestown, NJ office or 609-953-3700 for the Medford, NJ location to schedule a custom consultation.
About the Practice
Canal Calem Periodontics offers modern periodontal treatments for patients in Moorestown and Medford, NJ. Since 1993, Canal Calem Periodontics has been a resource in South Jersey for providing comprehensive periodontal and implant therapy. Working closely with the general dentist, Drs. Mario J. Canal and Ben Calem strive to improve their patient’s oral health and re-develop their dentition, where necessary. Both Drs. Canal and Calem are active in the community through their involvement with Donated Dental Services and The Holocaust Survivor’s Program. In addition, their strong belief in organized dentistry has led them both to serve as President of the Southern Dental Society. To learn more about the services they offer or to schedule a consultation at Canal Calem Periodontics visit http://www.canalcalemperio.com or call 609-953-3700 for the Medford, NJ office or 856-439-1200 for the Moorestown, NJ location.