DIAMOND BAR, Calif.,
May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Recently, Diamond Bar, CA
periodontist and gum disease expert, Dr. Jin Kim, hosted a West Coast Study Club seminar
on a Caseflix featuring a video recording by legendary
orthodontist, the late Dr. Vincent Kokich
Sr. The case detailed the interdisciplinary care of a
38-year-old woman with dental anxiety, missing teeth, and
malocclusion (misaligned teeth) who was concerned about the
crowding and irregularity of her maxillary and mandibular
incisors.
The West Coast Study Club offers seminars and lectures on topics
such as clinical periodontics, dental implants, and
interdisciplinary clinical dentistry. Members of the study group
receive benefits that range from enhancing dental knowledge to
camaraderie and personal support from colleagues as shifting
paradigms of care evolve. In 2019, the West Coast Study Club
started a year-long continuum focused on perfecting "whole
dentistry" – a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to dental
care. This malocclusion seminar is part of their current year-long
agenda.
Some degree of malocclusion affects an estimated 65 percent of
American adults. "When teeth are misaligned, this increases your
risk of developing bacterial plaque, which can lead to various
stages of gum disease," said Dr. Kim.
Early signs of gum disease include red or swollen gums and
bleeding when brushing teeth or flossing. If left untreated, gum
inflammation can worsen, leading to soft tissue damage, receding
gums, the formation of pockets between teeth and gums, bone loss,
and eventually tooth loss. In addition, research shows a link
between advanced periodontal disease and numerous health problems,
including heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
Dr. Kim has extensive training in the treatment of gum disease
and the use of advanced technologies including certification in
Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP®). This type of
laser gum surgery provides a gentler gum disease treatment option
than traditional osseous surgery, eliminating the need for scalpels
or sutures. Dr. Kim leverages LANAP to effectively reduce bacteria,
promote regeneration of healthy gum and bone, and restore the oral
health of patients with gum disease at his Diamond Bar, CA and Garden Grove, CA practices.
LANAP is the only laser gum disease treatment that is
FDA-approved and proven to promote gum tissue regeneration. The
handheld laser enables a deep cleaning of periodontal pockets that
have formed between a patient's teeth and gums. Studies have shown
that several months after LANAP treatment, most patients see a
significant reduction in the depth of their periodontal
pockets.
To begin the journey to a healthy smile, connect with
periodontist Dr. Kim at the Diamond Bar,
CA office by calling 909-347-6808, the West Garden Grove location by calling
714-898-8757, or by visiting the website at http://www.drjinkim.com
for more information on gum disease treatment and dental implant
solutions.
About the Periodontist
Dr. Jin Kim is a periodontist
dedicated to providing personalized dental care in Diamond Bar and Garden Grove, CA. Dr. Kim attended the
University of Sydney Faculty of
Dentistry before furthering his education with an advanced degree
in pathology from the Medical School of the same University. Dr.
Kim completed a periodontics and implant surgery residency at UCLA
School of Dentistry and is board-certified by the American Board of
Periodontology and the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant
Dentistry. He is a past president of the Western Society of
Periodontology and was also inducted to be a Fellow of the
prestigious American College of Dentists and earned Fellowships in
the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American
Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Kim lectures and holds faculty
positions at a number of universities including UCLA School of
Dentistry and abroad. He has spoken at no less than 36 different
countries across the globe as well as national and international
academic and clinical associations and universities including the
International Association of Dental Research, American Academy of
Periodontology and Academy of Osseointegration. To learn more about
Dr. Jin Kim and the services he
offers, visit his website at http://www.drjinkim.com or call
909-860-9222 for the Diamond Bar
location or 714-898-8757 for the West
Garden Grove location to schedule an appointment.
Media Contact
Ciara Boyce, Progressive Dental
Marketing, 727.286.6211, ciara@progressivedental.com
SOURCE Progressive Dental Marketing