November Regional Meeting

Credit Hours: 3 Hours
Course Title: Don’t Gum It Up, We’ll Straighten You Out! The Perio-Ortho connection!
Speakers: Jennifer Silc, DDS, MS, Bryan Nakfoor, DDS, MS
Location:The Westin Chicago Lombard

Course Description:
Determining whether a patient’s condition is primarily periodontal, orthodontic, or a combination of both can be challenging. This course will provide guidance on when to refer patients for periodontal or orthodontic care and how collaborative treatment planning can significantly improve outcomes. We will explore strategies for accurate diagnosis, the importance of early treatment discussions, and ways to navigate complex cases. Participants will gain insight into common challenges that arise during periodontal and orthodontic treatment, as well as practical approaches to achieving predictable, high-quality results for both patients and restorative providers. Don’t worry if your treatment is gummed up—we will straighten it out.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this lecture, participants will learn:

1. When to refer to the specialist.
2. How Orthodontics can aid Periodontal treatment and how Periodontics can aid Orthodontic treatment.
3. What came first…The periodontist or the orthodontist? Timing and how to stage treatment for optimal long-term results.

About the Speakers:
Dr. Jennifer Silc earned her BS in Zoology from Michigan State University, her DDS from Marquette University, and her MS in Periodontics from the University of Michigan. A Diplomate of both the American Board of Periodontology and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, she has achieved the highest levels of accreditation in her specialty.

For more than 25 years, Dr. Silc has led Silc Periodontics with expertise in periodontal care, advanced bone regeneration, implant dentistry, and cosmetic oral surgery. She is known for her clear, compassionate communication and values strong relationships with patients and colleagues—especially her favorite referring orthodontist and husband, Dr. Bryan Nakfoor.

Dr. Bryan Nakfoor discovered his passion for orthodontics while working in his father’s practice. He earned his engineering degree and dental degree with honors from the University of Michigan, where he was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society, and completed his MS in Orthodontics at the same institution.

A board-certified orthodontist since 2008, Dr. Nakfoor has over 20 years of experience helping patients achieve confident, healthy smiles while continuing his family’s tradition of exceptional orthodontic care. Outside the office, he enjoys golfing, skiing, traveling, and family life with Dr. Silc and their two children.