Hounslow and Twickenham Section - Gingival recession: What are your options?

What to expect

Join the Hounslow and Twickenham Section for an overview of gingival recession around natural teeth. George Xirogiannis, Specialist in Periodontology, will explain the causes of recession, how to assess and diagnose it in practice, and the treatment options available, including when monitoring may be appropriate and when surgical intervention should be considered. Using clinical cases and current evidence, he will provide practical guidance to help primary care clinicians manage patients with confidence.

Timings

18:45 Registration 

19:15 Lecture - George Xirogiannis

20:45 End of lecture and networking

21:00 End

Food, drinks, and snacks are available to purchase at the bar. 

Learning objectives

• Identify the predisposing and precipitating factors causing gingival recession around teeth to ensure accurate diagnosis

• Determine when to monitor, when to modify risk factors, and when to intervene clinically

• Understand contemporary surgical options, including root coverage procedures and soft-tissue grafting, to confidently discuss treatment outcomes with patients.

Development outcome

C 

Meet the speaker

George is a GDC-registered Specialist in Periodontology with over 20 years of clinical experience. Originally from Athens, Greece, he moved to the UK in 2005 following his military service and graduated with distinction from his Master’s degree in Periodontology at the Royal London Hospital. A former Clinical Tutor, Dr Xirogiannis now works exclusively in private practice, specialising in Periodontology and Dental Implantology, with a particular focus on gingival recession and periodontal soft-tissue conditions.