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Rediscovering Periodontal Vision: 27 Years of Perioscopy

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Join us for an engaging look at the 27-year evolution of periodontal endoscopy (perioscopy) and its powerful applications in today’s dental and periodontal practices. Learn how perioscopy enhances patient care by expanding diagnostic accuracy and treatment capabilities on both natural teeth and implants. Designed specifically for dental hygienists, this interactive workshop will elevate your clinical skills through hands-on training with the dental endoscope. Explore extracted teeth, refine scaling techniques, and grow your confidence in root morphology and instrumentation.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the historical development and current applications of perioscopy. • Discover how dental endoscopy augments periodontal diagnosis and treatment. • Identify referral opportunities and interdisciplinary benefits. • Gain a renewed professional perspective on your clinical role. • Apply new instrumentation techniques and scaling approaches. • Examine root structures under the dental endoscope. • Develop a deeper understanding of clinical root anatomy. • Gain practical, real-world skills for immediate use in your practice

Speakers

Gayle Myers BS RDH

Gayle has been a clinician in periodontal practices in Santa Monica California since she received her BS in dental hygiene from the University of Southern California in 1981. She developed the techniques for interpretation and application of the dental endoscope images. Currently she continues to practice, lecture and train clinicians in the clinical applications of the dental endoscope. She has been a participant in several clinical trials and publications as well as the basic research in dental endoscopy.

Dr Richard Longbottom BD (NZ) MS (USA) FITI

Richard Longbottom, graduated from the University of Otago and went into general practice in Christchurch then Auckland. In 1998, Richard was accepted into the prestigious University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA, for the three year Masters program in Implantology and Periodontology. Richard recommenced private practice in Remuera in 2001. Richard has also consulted as a visiting specialist periodontist at Dr Rosenberg’s Practice in Malvern, Melbourne between 2008 and 2013. Richard lectures internationally to dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists. Richard is

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Rediscovering Periodontal Vision: 27 Years of Perioscopy


Speakers:

Gayle Myers BS RDH

Dr Richard Longbottom BD (NZ) MS (USA) FITI

Friday 6th Mar 2026
8:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: Noble Dental
BDO Tower, Level 3, 19 Como Street
Takapuna
Region: Auckland
Brought to you by Auckland Dental Implant & Perio Care Ltd
31 Peach Parade
Remuera
1050
NEW ZEALAND