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John S. Sottosanti, DDS

John S. Sottosanti, DDS, has had a private practice limited to periodontics and implantology for more than 30 years in La Jolla, California. A former associate professor at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California, Sottosanti is a Fellow of the American College of Dentistry and Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Perio Update

Ensuring Effective Periodontal Maintenance

Jul 10, 2024

Clinicians must regularly reassess periodontal maintenance to ensure it meets or exceeds standards. Learn why thorough evaluation and adaptation of treatment approaches are essential for optimal oral health.

Perio Update

Mastering Subgingival Calculus Removal

Jul 3, 2024

Discover the latest strategies and tools for effective subgingival calculus removal to prevent periodontitis and ensure optimal oral health.

Perio Update

The Ongoing Battle Against Inflammation and Biofilm

Jun 26, 2024

Effective treatment of periodontal diseases requires diligent self-care and repeated professional interventions to manage inflammation and prevent bacterial recolonization.

Perio Update

Impact of Periodontal Classification on Treatment Planning

May 2, 2023

Individualizing care to meet each patient’s needs is the key to successful outcomes.

Perio Update

Periodontal Treatments Defined

Apr 25, 2023

While the American Academy of Periodontology and the European Federation of Periodontology published an improved classification of periodontal diseases in 2018, the clinical application of the new classification as a guide to the delivery…

Perio Update

Making the Most of the New Periodontal Classification System

Apr 18, 2023

How you can use the advanced features of this new system to help formulate effective treatment plans for patients in need of periodontal therapy.

Latest CE Courses

Clinical Decision Points as Guidelines for Periodontal Therapy

Jun 16, 2022

The advanced features of the 2018 American Academy of Periodontology/ European Federation of Periodontology classification system will help oral health professionals formulate effective treatment plans for patients in need of periodontal…

Instrumentation

The Importance of Effective Scaling and Root Planing

Aug 26, 2021

High-quality instrumentation in addition to good self-care, appropriate re-evaluations, and additional treatment are key components of a successful periodontal treatment regimen.

Instrumentation