International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons

International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons Present new, innovative and, often unpublished material and techniques or modifications in the field of Perio Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. P.D.

Over 30 years ago, Dr. Peter Nordland reached out to Dr. Preston Miller and suggested they meet to discuss similarities in root coverage surgery which up to that time had been considered impossible or at best unpredictable. They met during the American Academy of Periodontology’s Annual Meeting and shared differences and similarities in the procedures they were performing. Miller introduced Dr. Pat Allen to Dr. Nordland and they all decided to meet and share ideas about root coverage grafting. The meeting was so productive that they felt it would be a good idea to create a study group focused on regenerative surgery. They then invited some of the most talented and inquisitive clinicians of the time to also contribute. Little did they realize that the pendulum of periodontal surgical procedures was about to take a big swing into the regenerative and reconstructive direction. The interest and focus of the organization expanded as international surgeons and educators expressed an interest in participating. Over time, what had been known as the periodontal plastic surgery study club evolved into the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons (ISPPS), and invitations to attend the annual meeting were offered to surgeon-educators interested in oral plastic surgery. Today, the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons is composed of dental specialists throughout the world, most of whom are full-time clinicians and educators. The society meets annually the day before the AAP annual meeting to present new, innovative and, often unpublished material and techniques or modifications to existing techniques in the field of periodontal plastic and reconstructive surgery, aimed at improving overall esthetics to the benefit of patients long-term.

The 38th Annual Session of the International Society of Periodontal Plastic SurgeonsSeattle, WAWednesday, October 28, 20...
04/14/2026

The 38th Annual Session of the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons

Seattle, WA
Wednesday, October 28, 2026

BE IN THE ROOM > https://www.ispps.org/annual-meeting

PROGRAM
Edward Pat Allen - The PALAT Technique

Debora Dias & Andrea Ravidà - Beyond Clinical Judgment: How AI Is Transforming Periodontal Prognosis

Aleem Manji & Joanie Faucher - Integrating Platelet-Rich Fibrin

Navid Sharifzadeh - Precision Through Perfusion: Vascularized Graft Techniques in Periodontal and Peri-Implant Plastic Surgery

Shogo Maekawa & Makoto Ono - Depth Harmonization in Multiple Uneven Gingival Recessions: A Tunnel Technique Incorporating Strategic Access Incisions and a Shifting-Suture Protocol

Joseph Kan - Implant Papilla Regeneration: Biology or Fantasy

Takayoshi Suda & Junya Tsutsui - Modern interdisciplinary strategies for implant esthetic complications in the digital era

Jim Janakievski - TBD

Mari Nakaya & Yoshifumi Tomizuka - Clinical Approaches to Interdental Papilla Reconstruction Around Natural Teeth and Dental Implants

Daniele Cardaropoli - Mucogingival Considerations During Immediate Implant Placement

Irene Marron Tarrazzi & Bryan Kuo - The Fifth Sextant: Rethinking Treatment Strategies for Lower Anterior Gingival Recessions

Lloyd Tucker & James Woodyard - Gums, Grafts, and Good Decisions: Free Gingival Graft vs Acellular Dermal Matrix Allograft

04/14/2026

GET TO KNOW
Dr. Joseph Kan, DDS, MS, DAO

A globally respected leader in implant aesthetics and regenerative techniques, Dr. Kan is known for delivering the kind of clinical insight that doesn’t just inform, it transforms how you practice. This is your opportunity to learn directly from one of the most influential voices in the field today.

Featured Speaker Spotlight:
Dr. Joseph Kan
Expect next-level expertise, refined surgical concepts, and real-world protocols you can immediately apply.

Seattle, WA
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
(just 1 day before AAP)

The ISPPS Annual Session is where the best in the world come to elevate their craft. And with three consecutive years of sellouts, this is not one to wait on.

VERY limited seating

REGISTER NOW and secure your spot: www.ispps.org/annual-meeting

Be there. Learn from the best. Stay ahead.

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REPOST
Is the socket shield technique fading… or evolving?

In this clip from the gIDE Unlocked Podcast, Dr. Sascha Jovanovic and Dr. Joseph Kan break down the maturation of socket shield therapy — and why it’s no longer about hype, but case selection, long-term outcomes, and esthetic precision.

After 15+ years of clinical experience, the conversation shifts from trends to truth:
✔ When socket shield really adds value
✔ Facial vs interproximal considerations
✔ Papilla preservation in inter-implant esthetics
✔ Where bone grafting and tissue grafting still win

Registration is OPEN! If you’ve been waiting, this is your sign.The ISPPS Annual Session is back this October in Seattle...
04/13/2026

Registration is OPEN! If you’ve been waiting, this is your sign.

The ISPPS Annual Session is back this October in Seattle… and if history tells us anything, it will sell out.

This is where the world’s top clinicians, educators, and innovators come together to push the boundaries of regenerative dentistry and aesthetic surgical excellence.

Featured Speaker Spotlight:
Daniele Cardaropoli
Presenting: Mucogingival Considerations During Immediate Implant Placement

Expect high-level insights, precision techniques, and the kind of expertise that defines ISPPS.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
(Just 1 day before AAP)

This is unlike sessions you've been to before. It’s the energy, the expertise, and the elevated discourse you won’t find anywhere else.

VERY limited seating. Sold out 3 years running.

REGISTER NOW and lock in your spot: www.ispps.org/annual-meeting

Mentorship isn’t just a program at ISPPS. It’s part of our DNA.At the ISPPS, some of the most valuable learning happens ...
04/10/2026

Mentorship isn’t just a program at ISPPS. It’s part of our DNA.

At the ISPPS, some of the most valuable learning happens not only at the podium, but in moments like this: gathered around the table, sharing techniques, asking questions, and learning directly from colleagues who have spent years refining their craft.

These shared experiences help shape the next generation of clinicians, creating a global community committed to ethical innovation, clinical excellence, and better outcomes for patients everywhere.

Because when knowledge is shared, everyone advances.

If mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning matter to you, you belong in this conversation.

Have you received your copy of the inaugural issue of ISPPS EDGE yet?Because this is where it all starts.Pioneering Exce...
04/10/2026

Have you received your copy of the inaugural issue of ISPPS EDGE yet?

Because this is where it all starts.

Pioneering Excellence: The ISPPS 2026 Strategy at Work presents a clear look at who ISPPS is, where we’re going, and why it matters.

This is an organization built on:�
✔ Ethical leadership�
✔ Clinical excellence�
✔ Real mentorship�
✔ Meaningful, evidence-based innovation

Not buzzwords, standards.

What sets ISPPS apart is intentionality.�

A highly engaged, global community.�

Education that actually elevates your practice.�

Mentorship that shapes careers.�

And an Annual Session designed for real connection.

So the question is:
Have you read it yet?�
And more importantly… will you be in the room this October?

The 38th Annual Session in Seattle is where ideas are challenged, techniques are refined, and the future of periodontal plastic surgery takes shape, together.

If you’re serious about growth, about leadership, about being part of something that’s actively moving the specialty forward…

This is your place!
www.ispps.org

🌍 A Network of Global Experts 🌍The International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons (ISPPS) brings together respect...
04/09/2026

🌍 A Network of Global Experts 🌍

The International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons (ISPPS) brings together respected clinicians from around the world who share a commitment to advancing regenerative dentistry and aesthetic surgery.

Our mission is grounded in ethical innovation, clinical excellence, and collaborative education, all with the goal of improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Membership in ISPPS offers:
• Meaningful global connections
• Ongoing clinical dialogue and shared learning
• Mentorship across generations of leaders
• Access to evidence-based advancements
• Opportunities to contribute to the future of our specialty

We believe progress happens through collaboration, when experienced professionals come together to exchange ideas, refine techniques, and support one another.

If you are dedicated to thoughtful innovation and elevating the standard of care in periodontal plastic surgery, we invite you to learn more about becoming a member.

Join the conversation.
Contribute to the future.
Grow alongside peers who share your commitment to excellence.
www.ispps.org

Registration is officially OPEN for the ISPPS Annual Session in Seattle. If the past three years are any indication, sea...
04/09/2026

Registration is officially OPEN for the ISPPS Annual Session in Seattle. If the past three years are any indication, seats won’t last long.

Join us on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (one day before AAP) for a high-impact experience featuring an extraordinary lineup of globally respected clinicians, educators, and innovators. These are the voices shaping the future of periodontal plastic surgery, regenerative dentistry, and aesthetic surgical excellence.

This is a powerful convergence of expertise, innovation, and elevated clinical discourse that defines ISPPS. If you want to be part of the conversations driving our specialty forward, this is where you need to be.

Seats are limited. We’ve sold out well before the deadline for the last three years.

REGISTER NOW and secure your place in the room > www.ispps.org/annual-meeting

�Make your plans. Be there.

Big things are happening at ISPPS. 🌍Our newly launched website is just the foundation of something much bigger. We’re ac...
04/08/2026

Big things are happening at ISPPS. 🌍

Our newly launched website is just the foundation of something much bigger. We’re actively building an expanded member experience, including a dedicated Members-Only section featuring exclusive resources, on-demand webinars, curated research papers, clinical articles, and much more.

This is an exciting growth phase for our Society, and we can’t wait to roll out these new tools designed to support your clinical excellence, lifelong learning, and global collaboration.

Stay connected, the best is yet to come! www.ispps.org

Get to know Dr. Makoto Ono.As a Fellow and Member of the ISPPS Board of Directors, Dr. Ono represents the depth of knowl...
04/08/2026

Get to know Dr. Makoto Ono.

As a Fellow and Member of the ISPPS Board of Directors, Dr. Ono represents the depth of knowledge, collaboration, and forward-thinking that define this community.

In the inaugural issue of ISPPS EDGE, his Clinical Q&A: Ask the Expert feature dives into real-world clinical questions with clarity and precision, exactly the kind of insight that makes a difference in practice.

And you won’t have to wait long to learn from him in person.

Join us at the 38th Annual Session in Seattle, WA, on October 28, 2026, where Dr. Ono will be among the distinguished speakers shaping this year’s program.

ISPPS membership means access to leaders like Dr. Ono, to meaningful education, and to a global network committed to advancing periodontal plastic surgery.

If you’re ready to be part of something that moves the specialty forward, we’d love to have you with us.

www.ispps.org

Excellence in periodontal plastic surgery doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in community.The International Society...
04/07/2026

Excellence in periodontal plastic surgery doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in community.

The International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons is a peer-driven, international network of clinicians committed to advancing the art and science of mucogingival and esthetic periodontal surgery. Grounded in clinical mastery, ethical practice, and patient-centered care, ISPPS unites leaders who value precision, innovation, and evidence-based outcomes.

What sets ISPPS apart?
* A highly curated, global community of respected surgeons�
* Rigorous scientific exchange and real-world clinical dialogue�
* A culture of collegiality, mentorship, and collaboration�
* Direct access to leaders shaping the future of our specialty�
* Meaningful professional growth in a trusted, peer-driven environment

Membership in the ISPPS is more than access. It’s belonging.

Whether you are:�
* An established clinician seeking elevated peer exchange through Professional Membership, or�
* A surgeon-in-training ready to engage with world-class mentors through our new Resident Membership,
…there is a place for you in this global community of excellence.

If you are committed to advancing the highest standards of periodontal plastic surgery and to helping shape its future, we invite you to join us.

Become a member today and be part of a society defined by mastery, mentorship, and meaningful connection > https://www.ispps.org/membership

This is what progress looks like.The inaugural issue of the ISPPS EDGE highlights a pivotal shift in periodontal therapy...
04/07/2026

This is what progress looks like.

The inaugural issue of the ISPPS EDGE highlights a pivotal shift in periodontal therapy, one grounded in precision, preservation, and better patient experiences.

In her feature, Karen Aguilar brings forward compelling clinical evidence (Ho et al., 2024) demonstrating that endoscopy-assisted therapy can achieve outcomes comparable to traditional surgical approaches while reducing trauma, shortening treatment time, and supporting improved healing.

This isn’t about replacing one technique with another. It’s about expanding how clinicians think.

With visualization-driven care, what was once treated blindly can now be approached with clarity:
• Greater accuracy in debridement
• Enhanced detection of root and restorative issues
• Preservation of soft tissue integrity

Through its Platinum Partnership with ISPPS, PerioView supports a shared commitment to advancing science-backed, minimally invasive care, where innovation serves both clinician and patient.

Because when clinicians can see more, they can treat more effectively, often with less trauma.

Have you explored the inaugural issue of ISPPS EDGE yet?

2026 > Bigger vision. Stronger purpose.At the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons, we are stepping int...
04/06/2026

2026 > Bigger vision. Stronger purpose.

At the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons, we are stepping into this year energized by the five core values that define who we are and where we’re going:

1️⃣ Clinical Excellence: Upholding the highest standards in periodontal plastic surgery through precision, mastery, and lifelong learning.
2️⃣ Ethical Innovation: Advancing our specialty responsibly, guided by science, integrity, and patient-centered care.
3️⃣ Collaborative Education: Sharing knowledge openly across borders to elevate outcomes worldwide.
4️⃣ Mentorship & Leadership: Developing today’s experts and empowering the next generation of global leaders.
5️⃣ Respect & Professionalism: Fostering a culture grounded in integrity, collegiality, and mutual respect.

These aren’t just words. They are the foundation of every decision we make and every advancement we pursue.

The momentum is real. The mission is clear. And the future of periodontal plastic surgery has never been brighter.

Let’s make this year extraordinary, TOGETHER.

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