Non-surgical Management of Periodontal Disease

Periodontitis is a chronic multifactorial inflammatory disease associated with dysbiotic dental biofilms. Periodontitis is a major public health problem due to its high prevalence and negative effect on chewing function and aesthetics. It is estimated half of the world’s population have periodontitis with approximately 10% of the population exhibiting a severe form. Patients with chronic periodontitis are readily present within our dental practices but the disease is often poorly managed due to a lack of comprehensive understanding. This course is designed for dentists, oral health therapists and dental hygienist to confidently manage most periodontally affected patients in their practice. The course provides a deep dive into the biology, aetiology and pathogenesis of periodontitis. More importantly evidence-based non-surgical management and maintenance strategies will be clearly demonstrated so you can apply these protocols into your practice immediately. The modern approach of Minimally Invasive Non-Surgical Therapy (MINST) will also be covered. The course is a mix of lectures, live patient demonstrations and over half a day dedicated to hands on training using periodontal models. Clinical skills using ultrasonics and hand curettes will be extensively covered.

Learning outcomes

-Understand the components of the periodontium and their significant in periodontal disease -Develop an appreciation for the importance of soft tissue in dentistry -Aetiology of Periodontal Disease -Classification and diagnosis of periodontal disease and formulate a Personal Care Plan -Manage periodontitis by perform evidence based Step 1 and Step 2 treatment -Determine risk profile for periodontal compromised patients and their ongoing management plan -Understand the goals of non-surgical treatment Identify the tools and their use in non-surgical treatment -Strategies for periodontal instrument maintenance -Protocols for non-surgical instrumentation -Introduction to Minimally Invasive therapies and the MINST approach -Have a thorough understanding of Periodontal Maintenance therapies -Understand the evaluation process to proceed from nonsurgical periodontal management to surgical management -Patient communication techniques in managing periodontal disease

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