b'YOUR MEMBERSHIPNew periodontistcornerLearn more about AAP member and newHow do you stay up to date on Periodontics?periodontist, Anass Koleilat, DDS.I constantly attend webinars and plan CE events. As Dr. Koleilat graduated from thea diplomate of ABP, I try not to skip the AAP Annual University of Buffalo. Meeting. What made you choose theOutside of work, what is the one thing you do field of Periodontology?every day that brings you joy?My love for periodontologyGoing out for a walk with my wife and daughter at started when I was a dental studentthe end of the day brings me joy and relieves my shadowing in the periodontics department,work stress. as it combines dento-alveolar surgery, dental implants, and soft tissue plastic surgery. Any advice you would give to a periodontist What is something you experienced that you didthat has recently graduated?not expect in the field of Periodontology? Be what you are worth, do not underestimate your skills and knowledge, and never give up on I did not expect the huge need for periodontists in mostchallenging yourself to become better. areas. The nature of Periodontology involves working closely with restorative dentists and prosthodontists to achieve harmonious esthetic and functional results and this makes our specialty unique. I did not expect that bone regeneration would be possible until I performed GBR and saw the results.Student and New Periodontist What is the most challenging part of your day? events at the 109 thAnnual Meeting!The most challenging part of my day is trying to fit inEV6: Student and New Periodontist Session emergency patients without affecting the existing flowModerator: Dr. Gayathri Manjunath Shenoy and motivating my staff in an otherwise busy schedule.Speakers: Drs: Akemi Arzouman and Michael Arzouman What is the most rewarding part of your day? Drs. Jeffrey Ganeles and Liliana E. ArangurenFriday, November 10, 2023, Noon - 2 p.m.Seeing my patients for their post-op visits with a smileLocation/Room: Level 1, Ballroom C on their face and a good outcome makes my day.Ticketed Event - Lunch IncludedWhat/who inspires you? Sponsored by StraumannI am inspired by many great clinicians in our field, butEV7: Student and New Periodontist Member especially my father who is a dual trained PeriodontistReception and Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon. I look forward toFriday November 10, 2023 6:30-8:00pm.each edition of the Journal of Clinical Periodontics as itThe Bull & Bowl, 501 W 6th St #200 inspires me to push my limits. Ticketed Event - Transportation ProvidedSponsored by Treloar & Heisel, in partnership withMedPro Group'