Over the last five decades, Dr. Takei has built a storied career and reputation in the field of Periodontics, working tirelessly to promote our tradition of excellence in education, patient care, research, and service. To honor his legacy, in 2023 the UCLA School of Dentistry established the biennial Dr. Henry H. Takei Periodontal Symposium. The next Takei Symposium will take place on Saturday, July 31, 2027, from 1 to 5 p.m., followed by a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. location to be announced.
The 2027 keynote speaker is Diego Velásquez-Plata, DDS, MSD. Dr. Velasquez-Plata holds certificates in Prosthodontics, Dental Materials, Periodontics and Dental Implants. He works in private practice in Fenton, Michigan and is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of Michigan. Dr. Velásquez-Plata is the co-editor of the book titled “Microsurgery in Periodontal and Implant Dentistry - Concepts and Applications.” He is past president of the Midwest Society of Periodontology, Michigan Periodontal Association, and the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation.
The Symposium will bring together UCLA Periodontics alumni, graduate periodontal residents, dental students, and friends from all over the world to learn from world- renowned experts in the field of periodontics and to encourage the pursuit of postgraduate periodontal training among UCLA dentistry students. Three units of CE credit will be given to eligible attendees