In this episode of The Alfi Podcast, oral surgeon Dr. David Alfi sits down with world-renowned periodontist Dr. Todd Scheyer of Perio Health Professionals for a powerful conversation on the future of interdisciplinary care. Together, they explore how digital workflows, surgical collaboration and airway-focused treatment planning are revolutionizing outcomes in periodontics, oral surgery and beyond.
Collaborative Care That Elevates Periodontal and Surgical Outcomes
At Perio Health Professionals, clinical excellence is not just a standard—it’s a shared mindset that drives every step of care. Through purposeful integration of digital tools, biologic innovation and interdisciplinary planning, the team is redefining what’s possible in periodontal and surgical treatment.
During a recent discussion on The Alfi Podcast, Dr. Todd Scheyer and oral surgeon Dr. David Alfi highlighted the importance of breaking down the traditional silos between periodontics, oral surgery and orthodontics. Instead of operating independently, they advocate for a model where specialists collaborate early and often to build unified treatment plans that deliver comprehensive, patient-centered results.
“I tell dentists this all the time—number one thing you do when you get out of residency is create a team between all the specialists. There has to be collaboration between the surgical disciplines of dentistry. If there’s not, it’s foolish. Your network is your net worth, and collaboration multiplies both.”
— Dr. Todd Scheyer
This belief is central to Perio Health’s approach. Whether the case involves soft tissue grafting, MARPE, SFOT or full jaw reconstruction, each specialist brings focused expertise while aligning within one shared treatment vision. The result is more predictable outcomes, more efficient care and stronger long-term health for every patient.
Solving the Root Cause of Dental and Airway Issues
Modern care must go beyond treating symptoms. At Perio Health, every treatment starts with identifying the root cause—be it airway dysfunction, periodontal instability or skeletal deficiency. Addressing the source of the problem leads to better health, improved function and more sustainable results.
This root-cause philosophy is embedded into every treatment plan, empowering patients with not only solutions but clarity and confidence in their care.
Digital Dentistry at the Core of Modern Treatment Planning
Digital workflows are the backbone of Perio Health’s interdisciplinary care model. Leveraging tools like Digital Smile Design, 3D facial scanning and surgical simulation software, the team is able to collaboratively plan every phase of treatment before it begins.
As discussed in the podcast, these digital tools allow all providers involved—periodontists, oral surgeons, orthodontists and prosthodontists to evaluate the same case files, align their strategies and simulate the outcome. This creates clarity for both the clinical team and the patient while ensuring that every step supports the final goal.
“We’ve spent years developing these workflows so we can look at a patient before we ever touch them. All the disciplines provide feedback, modify the plan and present a clear vision. That’s the power of digital—it unites the team around a shared outcome and gives the patient complete confidence in the path forward.”
— Dr. Todd Scheyer
This forward-thinking approach enables the Perio Health team to reverse-engineer ideal outcomes, troubleshoot in real time and deliver treatment that is not only more precise—but truly transformative.
Regenerative Innovation: Advanced Biologics in Practice
Perio Health continues to lead in biologic innovation through the integration of cryopreserved cellular allografts, such as ViviGen®. These advanced materials provide all three regenerative components—scaffold, growth factors and live cells, without the need for patient-derived bone harvesting.
In the episode, Dr. Scheyer explains how this has significantly reduced patient morbidity and expanded access to high-quality regenerative options. These solutions allow for larger, more predictable grafting procedures that accelerate healing and support advanced surgical cases.
SFOT: Expanding Possibilities in Interdisciplinary Treatment
SFOT is a powerful tool in modern interdisciplinary dentistry. While initially developed to speed up orthodontic treatment, it now plays a critical role in preparing patients for complex cases involving narrow arches, crowding and airway compromise.
As shared in the podcast, SFOT allows clinicians to modify the alveolar structure in advance, setting the stage for aligner therapy, restorative work or orthognathic surgery. The result is improved tooth movement, better bone support and more stable long-term outcomes.
Real-World Research That Drives Change
Perio Health’s commitment to evidence-based care is supported by its work with the McGuire Institute, a nationally recognized, private-practice-based research network. Through this partnership, Dr. Scheyer and the Perio Health team contribute to FDA-level clinical trials and real-world studies that guide the future of interdisciplinary and regenerative dentistry.
Together, they have developed one of the largest collaborative datasets in airway-focused care, helping validate the strategies already proving successful in their practice. This research not only drives clinical advancements but also empowers other providers to implement similar protocols with confidence.
Educating the Next Generation of Global Dental Professionals
Beyond clinical care and research, Perio Health remains deeply involved in global dental education. Through programs like the Perio Health Institute Japan and continuing education courses in the U.S., the team has trained thousands of clinicians in digital workflow, tissue regeneration and collaborative treatment models.
These programs provide real-world tools, such as surgical anatomy labs and digital planning simulations, that dentists can immediately apply to complex interdisciplinary cases. As Dr. Scheyer shares, this global outreach helps raise the standard of care worldwide and addresses significant unmet needs in areas where access to advanced treatment is still limited.
The Vision Ahead
The message from this discussion is clear—the future of dentistry is digital, collaborative and focused on root-cause resolution. At Perio Health Professionals, that future is already being practiced every day.
By combining innovation with clinical precision, and backing it with research and education, Perio Health continues to set the benchmark for periodontal, surgical and interdisciplinary care. As patients and providers alike look for more personalized, long-lasting solutions, Perio Health remains a trusted leader, shaping what’s next in specialty dentistry.
Find out more about their research, education and clinical excellence at www.periohealth.com, www.themcguireinstitute.org; www.ihdsce.com