Summary:

Course Description:

The art and science of autologous socket grafting is becoming more popular in dentistry as dentists become better educated and trained in this procedure. The simplicity of using readily available blood derivatives of centrifuged venous blood has enhanced the clinical outcomes of regenerating tissues, while reducing the need for costly biologics such as allograft and membrane materials.

In this course, we will review the science, clinical applications and handling techniques/preparation of the Leukocyte-Platelet Rich Fibrin (L-PRF) towards various clinical uses, primarily socket regeneration. Venipuncture technique will be presented and demonstrated during the lecture in preparation for the hands-on portion, where attendees (CA licensed dentists) will volunteer to perform venipuncture on attendees and volunteer to allow venipuncture on themselves. A Licensed RN and experienced licensed CA dentists will assist with such procedures. The samples of blood will be collected in vials for use with centrifugation followed by handling techniques to simulate the clinical preparation just prior to a clinical use. We will discuss best practices for disposal of biological waste as well.

Audience: Dentist, Staff  

Materials required: Eye protection and masks

Course Objectives:

• Understand the science of blood derivatives involved with clinical applications in dentistry
• Understand the process of venipuncture and centrifugation of blood
• Understand patient management of related procedures
• Experience and demonstrate venipuncture
• Learn the techniques in handling blood samples and the fibrin manipulation
• Learn the safe handling of biological waste

About the Speaker:

Dr. Stephen Lockwood has been practicing dentistry in La Jolla since 1985.  He is currently a partner with Dr. Stephen Eskeland at Regents Dental Group where he performs implant and restorative dentistry as well as orthodontics.  He is a part-time faculty member of UCSD School of Medicine- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, where he serves as a dentist volunteer at the UCSD Free Dental Clinics at Veterans Village of San Diego.

In his spare time Dr. Lockwood is the principal trumpeter for the Coronado Concert Band and is also the trumpeter at The Immaculate Church inside UCSD San Diego. He has three adult children who have all graduated from college.

Dr. Lockwood is a member of the following Professional Organizations:

American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Diego County Dental Society
Academy of General Dentistry – Master
American Academy of Implant Dentistry- Assoc. Fellow
American College of Dentists- Fellow

Refund and Cancellation Policy:

• If you are NOT an AGD Member  and register as one, you’ll need to re-register as a Non-Member to get in to any California AGD courses. If your AGD Membership has expired you can renew here: https://www.agd.org/join-agd/online-application
• Registrations are subject to a $50 non-refundable processing fee.
• Cancellations made by email prior to 12/17/26 will receive a refund less the $50 processing fee.
• Cancellations made after 12/17/26 are completely non-refundable.

Registration: