Pharmacology, Prosthodontic Principals and Rehab
Course Description
Days 1 and 2 with Dr. Jim Rutkowski
This lecture addresses a logical stepwise method of examination, planning, and execution of a full-arch reconstruction following specific parameters noted on clinical examination, including maxillary tooth position, mandibular tooth position, occlusal plane, vertical dimension, and occlusal scheme.
This interactive and clinically relevant 2-day program will include step-by-step protocols to manage the dental implant/oral surgery patient regarding (i) prevention of surgical site infections, (ii) proper pre-operative prophylactic antibiotic use, (iii) prevention of postoperative pain during the initial 6-12 post-operative hours, (iv) consideration for the use of postoperative glucocorticosteroids, (v) proper and effective analgesic use post-operatively, and (vi) the postoperative care of the surgical wound.
Other topics to be covered include evaluation and management of (i) medically compromised patients, (ii) type I and type II diabetics, (iii) patients taking anti-coagulant, anti-thrombotic, and anti-platelet agents, (iv) patients who are taking bisphosphonates or monoclonal antibodies, (v) clinically significant drug interactions, (v) algorithm for proper antibiotic use, and (vii) how systemic medications impact bone grafting and dental implant osseointegration. Every topic will directly relate to the successful short- and long-term management of patients receiving comprehensive dental treatment. This course is designed for the entire surgical team, including hygienists.
Day 3 with Dr. Jack Piermatti
This lecture addresses a logical stepwise method of examination, planning, and execution of a full-arch reconstruction following specific parameters noted on clinical examination, including maxillary tooth position, mandibular tooth position, occlusal plane, vertical dimension, and occlusal scheme.
Date
April 4 - 6, 2025
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Course Objectives:
After the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand various pharmacological treatments to improve the outcome of dental implants and other oral surgical treatments.
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Understand how to evaluate and successfully treat the medically compromised patient.
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Understand important drug interactions that can occur in the dental office.
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Effectively prescribe analgesics and antibiotics.
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Understand the management of patients taking anti-coagulant, anti-thrombotic, or anti-platelet agents.
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Understand how and which systemic medications can impact dental bone grafts and implants.
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Learn the critical parameters of clinical evaluation for full-arch implant restoration planning
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Understand the importance of anterior tooth positioning and maxillomandibular tooth coupling for adequate anterior guidance and esthetics
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Appreciate the importance of a harmonious occlusal plane
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Understand how to diagnosis the patient’s presenting vertical dimension and make decisions regarding adjustments to it
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Recognize the presenting occlusal scheme, whether protective or destructive, and understand how to maintain or convert it into mutually protective occlusion
Dr. Jim Rutkoski Bio
Dr. Rutkowski is originally from Meadville, PA. He graduated from the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1972. He then earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburg School of Dental Medicine in 1976 and a PhD in Pharmacology from Duquesne University in 2008.
Dr. Rutkowski is a Diplomate of the American Board of Implantology/Implant Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He is the Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Oral Implantology and past president of the ABOI/ID.
Dr. Rutkowski has maintained a dental implant practice in Clarion, Pennsylvania for over 35 years.
James L. Rutkowski, D.M.D., PhD. is a Pharmacist, Dentist, and has a PhD. in Pharmacology. Dr. Rutkowski is the Director of the Jacksonville University Comprehensive Oral Implantology Residency Program. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Oral Implantology, a Diplomate/Past-President of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry (ABOI/ID) and Honored Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). Jim has authored multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and textbook chapters. He lectures nationally and internationally on medical evaluations, pharmacology, sedation techniques, bone grafting materials, and techniques, plus methods for treating medically compromised dental patients. Dr. Rutkowski has been bestowed the Gershkoff-Goldberg Award for service to the field of Implant Dentistry and the Isaih Lew Memorial Research Award for contributions to research in the field of Implant Dentistry.
For 44 years, Dr. Rutkowski maintained a dental practice in Pittsburgh and Clarion, Pennsylvania, concentrating on treating apprehensive/medically compromised patients, dental implant placement, and bone grafting.
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Jack Piermatti, DMD, FACP
Dr. Jack Piermatti, a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry, completed a hospital-based residency program at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center of NJ, Implantology training at New York University, and his Prosthodontics specialty training at UMDNJ-NJ Dental School. He is an Associate Professor of Prosthodontics and Implantology at Nova Southeastern University and Rutgers University Dental Schools and is the Director of the Dental Implant Maxicourse at both schools. As a clinician, Dr. Piermatti maintained a full-time, multi-specialty group practice in New Jersey for over 40 years, has contributed to the dental literature with multiple publications, has served as President of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, as well as a Board Examiner, and is a nationally featured speaker on dental implant surgery and implant prosthodontics. He is double Board Certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Jack Piermatti, a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry, completed a hospital-based residency program at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center of NJ, Implantology training at New York University, and his Prosthodontics specialty training at UMDNJ-NJ Dental School. He is an Associate Professor of Post-Graduate Prosthodontics and Implantology at Nova Southeastern University and Rutgers University Dental Schools and is also the Director of the Dental Implant Maxicourses at both schools. As a clinician, Dr. Piermatti maintained a full-time, private practice limited to prosthodontics and dental implantology within his multi-specialty group in New Jersey for 42 years, has contributed to the dental literature with multiple publications, has served as President of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, as well as a Board Examiner, and is a nationally featured speaker on the topic of dental implant surgery and implant prosthodontics. He is double Board Certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry.
What Diplomate status has done for me.
Placing and restoring dental implants has been an integral part of my career since the mid 1980’s. I was fortunate to have received hospital-based oral surgery training in my first residency program after dental school which gave me the confidence to begin placing dental implants. As a prosthodontist, surgical implant experience has been invaluable throughout my years in private practice. I have always been proud to be Board-Certified in Implant Dentistry and it is a credential that I hold in high regard. I believe it helped me in private practice and in academia to be Double Board-Certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. I will always be grateful for all the ABOI/ID has done for me, and as a Past-President I offer my sincere thanks to this impressive organization.