Evening OHT/Hygienists/DT Evening study club

This regional continuing professional development event is designed for Oral Health Therapists, Dental Therapists and Dental Hygienists practising throughout Hawke’s Bay. The session will provide participants with practical, evidence-based knowledge on contemporary periodontal management, with a focus on strategies to preserve natural dentition in both motivated and less motivated patients. The event also supports regional collaboration and professional networking, encouraging the sharing of clinical experiences and best practice across the oral health workforce.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course participants will be able to: * Diagnose and stage periodontal disease using current evidence-based principles. * Develop realistic treatment plans for both highly motivated and poorly motivated periodontal patients. * Apply practical communication and behavioural strategies to improve patient engagement and treatment acceptance. * Identify when non-surgical periodontal therapy is appropriate and recognise when specialist referral is indicated. * Implement supportive periodontal maintenance protocols that improve long-term tooth survival in general practice.

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