CDS STUDY CLUB CE PROGRAM
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026
Featuring Dr. Guo-Liang Cheng, DDS, MS
"From Clot to Cortical: Biological Rationale and Clinical Protocols for Socket Management"
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REGISTRATION & DINNER: 6:00pm - 6:30pm
PRESENTATION: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
REGISTRATION FEE:
- $44.00 CDS Member and Dental Team Member
- $55 Non-Member
LOCATION: The Point at Otterbein, 60 Collegeview Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
Outline
Tooth extraction initiates a dynamic wound-healing process that influences both soft tissue healing and alveolar bone remodeling. An understanding of these biological changes is essential for dental care providers who routinely manage extraction sites and plan for future restorative treatment. This presentation will review the fundamentals of extraction socket wound healing and discuss how these processes relate to post-extraction ridge changes. The principles and clinical rationale of alveolar ridge preservation will be presented, with emphasis on when intervention may be beneficial and how treatment decisions can affect long-term outcomes. Practical considerations for the use of bone graft materials, biologics, and barrier techniques in ridge preservation will be discussed in an evidence-based manner. Current literature will be integrated with clinical cases to illustrate clinically relevant strategies that support wound healing, preserve ridge dimensions, and maintain future treatment options in daily practice.
Bio
Guo-Liang "Ike" Cheng, DDS, MS
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Diplomate, Taiwan Academy of Periodontology
Assistant Professor, Division of Periodontology
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Dr. Cheng is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Periodontology at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. He earned his DDS degree from the National Defense Medical University in Taipei, Taiwan, graduating as the top-ranked student in his class and receiving a merit-based scholarship. Dr. Cheng completed his residency in Periodontology at Tri-Service General Hospital in Taipei, followed by advanced periodontal training and a master's degree at The Ohio State University.
Dr. Cheng is certified as a periodontist by both the Taiwan Academy of Periodontology (TAP) and the American Board of Periodontology. He previously served as Secretary General of the TAP and currently serves as Secretary of the Ohio Academy of Periodontists. Dr. Cheng has been invited to speak at numerous continuing education programs. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in leading periodontal and implant journals and serves as a reviewer for several dental publications. His research interests focus on the application of biologics in periodontal and peri-implant tissue regeneration.
*Registration deadline is April 3, 2026 (no refunds after April 3)
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