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National Osteology
Group USA

Welcome to the National Osteology Group USA (NOG USA), your gateway to the world of oral tissue regeneration and education.

As part of the Osteology Foundation's mission to foster the connection with younger audiences around the globe, NOG USA is thrilled to provide a tailored approach to oral tissue regeneration education in the United States.

Our country-specific strategy is designed to make education on oral tissue regeneration accessible to a broad audience, with case competitions, webinars and occasional live events and courses. Membership in the group is entirely free of charge, requiring only a simple registration.


NOG USA @ AAP Annual Meeting

Join us at the AAP Annual meeting in Seattle from 29 October - 1 November 2026, we have a great session with the case competition finale and a new exciting format: Jeopardy!

 šŸ“… Friday 30 October 2026, 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Find out more here!

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Case Competition - Young periodontists

The National Osteology Group USA is excited to present its third annual Case Competition.

The Finalists have been  selected. 

Find out more here!

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Case Competition - Seasoned periodontists

The National Osteology Group USA is excited to present a new category to the Case Competition.

The winner will be announced soon.

Find out more here!

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3D printed scaffolds for bone regeneration

Israel Puterman

30 September 2025

This presentation discusses the challenges related to ridge augmentation. Methods used to create the conditions necessary for successful augmentation as well as their limitations are reviewed.

We discuss the use of titanium 3D printed scaffolds along with their unique properties that help us achieve our desired results. 

Join via THE BOX (with certificate)

Join via Zoom (without certificate)


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The 'S' Roll Flap: One Concept, Multiple Surgical Solutions

Ricardo Kern 

Moderator: Sejal Thacker

 12 November 2026 - 7PM EST  

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the biological principles and technical considerations behind the ā€œSā€ Roll Flap and its modifications.

  • Learn which variations are suitable for different peri-implant soft-tissue deficiencies.

  • Discover how this approach can improve soft-tissue volume and aesthetics while potentially avoiding a second surgical site and additional interventions.

Register for free!
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Webinars on demand

Members of the National Osteology Group USA have the possibility to review recordings of all webinars at any time.

A collection of lectures, always available within the group on THE BOX, delivered by leading experts in the field of oral regeneration.

Webinars on demand

Leadership Team

Sejal Thacker
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Shayan Barootchi
Shayan Barootchi Massachusetts
Hima Bindu Dukka
Hima Bindu Dukka Kentucky
Jessica Latimer
Jessica Latimer Massachusetts
Acela Martinez
Acela Martinez North Carolina
Pooyan Refahi
Pooyan Refahi Massachusetts
Ryan Wong
Ryan Wong California
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