Functional Crown Lengthening Workshop (7 June)
7th June (10am to 4:30 PM) At Proserva Academy Oakvile .
CA$900.00
Enhance your dental expertise with our in-depth Functional Crown Lengthening Workshop! This full-day course, led by a board-certified periodontist, covers essential surgical principles, treatment planning, and hands-on exercises using models. Earn 6 CE credits and gain practical skills in flap techniques and suturing. Perfect for dental professionals looking to expand their skill set and deliver advanced periodontal care.
Course Details
Course Name: Functional Crown Lengthening: Surgical Principles and Hands-on Application
Provider: Proserva Academy
Date: Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: 2381 Bristol Circle, Suite C200, Oakville
Continuing Education: 6 CE credits by AGD (Academy of General Dentistry)
Contact Info: * Phone: +1 (905) 412-0797
Email: w@proserva.ca
Learning Objectives
Participants will review and learn the following:
Periodontal anatomy for functional crown lengthening.
Indications, contraindications, and treatment planning.
Supracrestal tissue attachment and restorative ferrule principles.
Osseous and gingival surgical techniques.
Periodontal surgical instrumentation and incision design.
Full- and split-thickness flap reflection techniques.
Osseous resective surgery: ostectomy and osteoplasty.
Suturing, wound closure, and post-operative care.
Workshop Exercises
The workshop includes hands-on exercises guided by instructors and performed on pig jaw models, covering:
Full- and split-thickness flap reflection techniques.
Distal wedge procedures.
Clinical crown lengthening through ostectomy and osteoplasty.
Suturing and surgical wound stabilization techniques.
About the Instructor: Dr. Arwa AlSalem
Dr. Arwa AlSalem is the exclusive speaker for this course. Her professional qualifications and background include:
Credentials: Board-certified Periodontist in both Canada and the United States.
Fellowship: Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCD(C)).
Specialization: Advanced certification in Periodontal Surgery.
Education: She holds a Master’s degree in Higher Education, making her a trained educator in addition to her clinical expertise.
Experience: She has practical experience as a periodontal specialist (previously practicing at locations like West Metro Dental and Bhandari Dental) and is recognized for her clinical work in guided tissue regeneration and aesthetic crown lengthening.