Dr. Rostami is a Board Certified Periodontist and a graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School with expertise in Periodontic, Surgical, and Implant Dentistry. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland at College Park with a degree in Zoology. He went on to obtain his dental degree (Doctor of Dental Surgery, D.D.S.) from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.

After completing his dental degree, he completed a general dentistry residency at Johns Hopkins, performing dental reconstruction treatment on patients following trauma or cancer surgery, and later completed a 3-year residency in Periodontics and Implant surgery.

Dr. Rostami concurrently obtained his master's in biological sciences focusing on his research interest in implants and lasers.

Bone Grafting for the General Dentists  (AM Session)
Patients can lose up to 50% of the buccal lingual width after an extraction.  This remodeling can pose a problem whether a patient is to get a bridge, partial denture, or implant.  The goal of this hands-on class is to introduce the practitioner to different options to prevent and treat bone loss.  We will review hard and soft tissue grafting, various materials available, and various techniques and equipment necessary. 

Immediate Implant Placement (PM Session)
As the implant technology progresses and improves so has the demand of the patients for faster treatment time and higher esthetics.  Immediate implant placement can save up to 4 months of healing compared to grafting and then placing the implant.  In addition, especially in anterior cases papilla and soft tissue esthetics can be maintained much better.  Patient comfort is also a factor and as dentists, we know patients do not enjoy wearing removable for the healing phase.  By following the latest protocols for immediate placement and immediate temporization we can deliver better esthetic, and faster healing time.

Bone Grafting for the General Dentists  (AM Session)
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Identify cases where bone graft would be required,
• Decide the ideal graft material to use and know the basic procedure of bone grafting for socket preservation,
• Soft tissue grafting, ridge augmentation, and sinus grafting will also be covered but in depth.

Immediate Implant Placement (PM Session)
After the completion of this course, the participants should:

• Understand the indications and contraindications for immediate implant placement, including patient factors, anatomical considerations, and clinical scenarios.
• Identify the various types of immediate temporary abutments
• Understand the different types of temporary prostheses that can be fabricated