Biography
Dr. Rivera is a periodontist and researcher focused on the oral-systemic health connection, particularly the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular outcomes. He leads a multidisciplinary research team at the Mayo Clinic and has been instrumental in developing integrated care protocols between dental and medical departments.
Sessions by This Speaker
Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning: Ortho Meets Restorative
Complex cases demand collaboration. This session explores how orthodontists and restorative dentists can co-plan treatments for patients with missing teeth, worn dentitions, and compromised occlusion, achieving results that neither discipline could accomplish alone.
Temporary Anchorage Devices: Expanding Orthodontic Possibilities
Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) have expanded the scope of orthodontic treatment. This session reviews indications, placement sites, biomechanical principles, and clinical protocols for using miniscrews to achieve molar intrusion, protraction, and distalization without patient compliance concerns.