This didactic course is designed for clinicians who would like to learn how to prevent soft and hard tissue problems, diagnosis, and management options on both teeth and implants. It includes peri-implantitis defects, discussion of the presenter’s own published research on root coverage, detailed instructions on the indications and performance of coronally advanced flap and when to incorporate autogenous grafts or xenografts to manage exposed tooth roots and dental implants. This foundation course will also touch on used of biologically active materials such as enamel matrix derivative as adjunct to the surgical procedure. Techniques to harvest autogenous grafts for different indications and new and advanced techniques for soft tissue grafting around implants will also be covered.