1. Online Teaching in Periodontology Andre Shenouda, DMD, FRCD(c) Jack Caton, D.D.S., M.S.

2. Current Problems in Recruiting Educators  Lack of funding  Lack of interest  Distance from university

3. Current Problems in Recruiting Educators  Most post-doctoral programs are relying on part-time faculty for clinical supervision and seminars  Most private clinicians do not want spend time away from their practice, especially if they are not close to the training center

4. Distance  Will always be an issue for clinical supervision.  However, lectures and seminars can now be completely done from a distant location using easily available technologies.

5. Modern Video Conferencing  Two or more users can speak to and see the other participants in real time at any scheduled time from anywhere that an internet connection is available.

6. Modern Video Conferencing  Simple and easy set-up  Convenient and mobile  Easily available  Most new computers, smartphones and electronic tablets come with the hardware and software pre-installed  Very low cost (if any)

7. Minimum System Requirements  Computer/smartphone/tablet for each location  The residents can be seated in the same room and share one device  Broadband internet connection  Computer with microphone, video camera and video- conferencing software (Skype, Facetime,...)

8. More options available  One participant can share their screen to show photographs, presentations and movies  Some systems might allow more than 2 participants/locations for additional cost.  Higher quality directional microphone and speakers can installed to improve clarity of communication.

9. Courses that can be given by video-conference  Classic and Current Literature Review  Theoretical Seminars  Treatment Planning Sessions  Live Surgeries

10. Advantages  Any trained and competent clinician can become a course lecturer from anywhere in the world without having to travel  Scheduling flexibility  Reduced or no loss of income  Less bureaucracy in finding conference rooms  Easy set-up and low cost

11. Disadvantages  Requires conscientious residents  Harder to gauge interest  Technical issues may arise  Less personnal interaction

12. Our experience  So far limited to Current Literature Review Seminars in Periodontology and Dental Implantology  1½-hour sessions every 2 weeks  4-5 articles from peer-reviewed journals chosen by professor  8-9 residents and 1 professor per session

13. Our experience  Well received by all participants  Great level of participation  Some technical difficulties  Slow internet connection  cut video feedback to improve audio  Can’t hear the most quiet participant in conferences involving 3 or more users

14.  Thank you!