In the latest episode of the Next ReGeneration podcast, hosts Anina and Elena welcome Mia Geisinger, Professor and Director of the Advanced Education Program in periodontology at the University of Alabama (USA) and current President of the American Academy of Periodontology, for a conversation packed with fresh perspectives.
Geisinger shares her excitement about the shift toward precision and patient-centered medicine in periodontal regeneration. She discusses how our focus is expanding from biomaterials and surgical techniques to a broader understanding of the whole patient, from systemic conditions and inflammatory burden to site-specific challenges. The conversation dives into AI-assisted diagnostics, personalised treatment planning, and the evolving role of dental education in preparing practitioners for a more integrated, tech-enabled future. She also offers practical advice for clinicians starting their journey into regeneration and why mentorship still matters in a high-tech world.