Non-Surgical Management of Periodontal Disease

This course is designed for dentists, oral health therapists and dental hygienists to confidently manage most periodontally affected patients in their practice. The course provides a deep dive into the biology, aetiology and pathogenesis of periodontitis. Evidence-based non-surgical management and maintenance strategies will be clearly demonstrated so you can apply these protocols into your practice immediately. The course is a mix of lectures, live patient demonstrations and hands-on training. Clinical skills using ultrasonics and hand curettes will be extensively covered.

Learning outcomes

-Review of periodontology 101 -Understanding of the 2017 Periodontal Disease Classification -Evidence based management of periodontal disease including assessment, treatment planning, modalities of therapy and periodontal maintenance in general practice -Patient communication techniques in managing periodontal disease -Understanding of equipment setup and instruments -Protocols for non-surgical management of chronic periodontitis -Introduction to Minimally Invasive therapies (MINST) -Understand the evaluation process to proceed from non-surgical periodontal management to surgical management

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