No, you can self-refer. Although most of our patients are referrals from dentists, you are welcome to schedule an appointment with us directly if you show symptoms of gum disease or are looking for a permanent solution to (a) missing tooth/teeth.
What does a Periodontal, Dental Implant and Oral Medicine Specialist do?
Generally referred to as a Periodontist in the medical and dental fields, a periodontist is a dentist who received extensive post graduate training in:
In addition to the above, periodontists also provide a variety of other specialised services. These include scaling and root planing (in which the infected surface of a tooth’s root is cleaned), root surface debridement (in which damaged root tissue is removed), oral inflammation treatment, orthodontic exposures, and cosmetic periodontal procedures.
Do I need to be referred by my Dentist?
Some patients who require straightforward periodontal treatment can be managed by a general dentist. Similarly, some general dentists also perform dental implant procedures.
However, in light of extensive research suggesting that periodontal disease can be linked to stroke, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases, more challenging periodontal treatment may require a higher level of expertise that only a trained specialist in periodontology can provide.
Within the dental profession, periodontists are known as the masters of both hard tissue (teeth and bones) and soft tissue (gums, cheeks, etc.). Placing a successful dental implant requires extensive knowledge of both tissue types.
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Meet Dr. Olivin Glen-Spyron
Dr. Glen-Spyron is a specialist in the fields of Periodontology, Implantology and Oral Medicine.
He is from Windhoek, Namibia and pleased to be the first Namibian periodontist!
”I am committed to provide the highest quality of Periodontal treatment and Implant dentistry to the Namibian community.
Dr. Olivin Glen-Spyron
Dr. Olivin Glen-Spyron’s qualifications
Education
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BChD), University of Pretoria (2008)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Dentistry: Orthodontics, University of Pretoria (2012)
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Master of Dental Surgery: Periodontics and Oral Medicine (MChD), University of Pretoria (2018)
Experience
- More than 7 years in private dental practice
- More than 4 years in private periodontal practice
- Lecturer at University of Pretoria; University of Namibia
- Guest speaker at various prestigious symposiums and events
- International Team for Implantology (ITI) study club director in Namibia
- Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI)
- Key opinion leader for Planmeca
- Key opinion leader for Megagen Anyridge implants
- Founder of Institute for Oral Health (Namibia)
Membership
- Health Professions Council of Namibia (HPCNA)
- Namibia Dental Association (NDA)
- South African Dental Association (SADA)
- International Team for Implantology (ITI)
- South African Society for Periodontology and Oral Medicine (SASPIO)