In this episode, Dr. Schmidt speaks with John Chao, DDS, MAGD, inventor of the Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST), a minimally invasive, scalpel-free, suture-free method for treating gingival recession. A respected general dentist and educator, Dr. Chao shares insights into the clinical necessity of addressing gum recession as a vital intervention for protecting long-term oral and systemic health. (Dr. Chao is a speaker at AGD2025.)
Tune in to hear Dr. Chao’s perspective on innovation in d...
In this episode, Dr. Schmidt speaks with John Chao, DDS, MAGD, inventor of the Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST), a minimally invasive, scalpel-free, suture-free method for treating gingival recession. A respected general dentist and educator, Dr. Chao shares insights into the clinical necessity of addressing gum recession as a vital intervention for protecting long-term oral and systemic health. (Dr. Chao is a speaker at AGD2025.)
Tune in to hear Dr. Chao’s perspective on innovation in dentistry, patient-centered care, and the future of periodontal treatment.They discuss opportunities to utilize PST and how this technique fits into evidence-based periodontal care and how general dentists can integrate it into their practices to improve patient outcomes and preserve periodontal health.
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