Dr Corlene Schnetler completed her dental training at the University of Pretoria (UP) in 2011.
She later did a 4-year full-time specialization degree in Oral Medicine and Periodontics also at UP, which she completed with distinction (Cum Laude) in 2017.
During her time as a clinical registrar, she was a facilitator of numerous implantology courses held at UP.
In 2018 she became a fellow of the International Team of Implantology (ITI) and she is part of the Leadership Committee of the ITI in South Africa, her focus area being the Young ITI.
A research article by Corlene was published in the February 2018 edition of the Journal of Implant Dentistry.
She has lectured internationally at the Women in Implant Dentistry Summit in Malta, March 2019 and at the Local ITI Congress in South Africa in July 2019. A poster that she entered for the ITI Local congress was selected as co-winner at the congress.
She is speaking at the ITI World Symposium in Singapore in May 2020.
She is passionate about her profession including the various fields of periodontics, oral medicine and implantology.
Periodontal disease: Do you have a perio probe?
Dr Corlene Schnetler
Modern dentistry has become implant driven and digital protocols are followed blindly to such an extent that common sense is often ignored. Many clinicians start with treatment without a thorough examination and diagnosis of the case. It is important to take a step back, reach into our drawers and grab our periodontal probes.
Periodontal disease is a global problem, most often not diagnosed properly and thus not treated. Patients are not informed about the presence as well as the risks associated with periodontal disease. Why is this diagnosis important?
In the last couple of years, the link between periodontal disease and systemic conditions has become a hot topic. The presence of an oral infection such as periodontal disease might be a causative or exacerbating factor for some systemic conditions. Internationally, many countries impose harsh penalties on clinicians that do not diagnose or inform patients of the consequences of periodontal disease. It is our duty as clinicians to be alert and take a step back when we examine our patients.
The aim of this lecture is to discuss the diagnosis of periodontal disease, the link to systemic conditions and the role of the clinician in the process. The outcome will help the clinician identify and diagnose periodontal disease as well as new trends in diagnosis, how to inform patients about the possible consequences and how maintenance should be carried out.
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