BIO: 

Dr. Richard Miron is currently lead educator and researcher at Advanced PRF Education and an Adjunct Visiting Faculty in the department of Periodontology in Bern, Switzerland where he completed his PhD studies since 2009. He has currently published over 400 peer-reviewed articles and is currently the most cited dental researcher in private practice in the United States with over 4000 citations yearly to his work. For the past 10 years, Dr. Miron has also been recognized by Dentistry Today as being one of the top 100 CE educators in the country and the youngest to ever make the list. He is the #1 ranked researcher on Platelet-Rich Fibrin therapy as per Expertscape independent review and developed many novel technologies and protocols including the injectable liquid-PRF formulations, optimized protocols utilizing horizontal centrifugation, and the longer lasting form of PRF termed extended-PRF through the BioHeat process. He has written 10 textbooks including his best-sellers titled: “Next Generation Biomaterials for Bone and Periodontal Regeneration”, “Understanding Platelet Rich Fibrin” and "Modern Implant Dentistry". He remains the only author in the world to have 3 separate textbooks finish #1 most sold in the world in any given year. Dr. Miron has been awarded many international prizes in dentistry including the ITI Andre Schroeder Prize, the IADR Young Investigator of the Year in the field of Implant Dentistry as well as the IADR Socransky Research award in the field of Periodontology.

COURSE SUMMARY:

Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) has been utilized in regenerative dentistry and medicine for over 2 decades and a mainstay in implant dentistry. Recently however, major advancements were made highlighted by the ability to extend the resorption properties from the standard fast-resorbing 2-3 week membranes towards an extended membrane that lasts 4-6 months. Clinical indications and clinical studies have now demonstrated an ability to entire eliminate collagen membranes as a result and also utilize the technology as an all-natural facial filler (the Bio-Filler) as a substitute for standard fillers such as Restylane and Juvéderm.

Exosomes have gained enormous popularity within the past few years with over 5’000 publications yearly owing to their ability to dramatically improve tissue regeneration. This talk will focus on the understanding of exosomes including their cell origin, biogenesis, function and characterization. Thereafter, an overview of their application in regenerative dentistry and medicine will be presented including their use as an adjunct to PRF therapy. Exosomes have been utilized for a multitude of degenerative diseases such as periodontal disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, anti-aging, joint injections into knees, shoulders, spines and TMJ, hair loss, facial esthetics and scars. Participants will better understanding the massive potential and opportunity that exists utilizing exosomes in 1) Regenerative periodontology and Implant Dentistry, 2) Facial Esthetics, 3) Hair Regeneration, 4) Joint injections into the TMJ, knees and shoulders, and 5) as potential immunotherapy boosters via IV administration.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

-       Use of the extended-PRF membranes in implant dentistry and periodontology as a replacement to collagen membranes

-       Use of ‘BioFillers’ in facial esthetics and the opportunities for the dentist

-       Understand the origin of exosomes and their therapeutic benefits

-       Understand the clinical application of exosomes in combination with PRF in regenerative periodontology, implant dentistry, facial esthetics and medicine