Courses for General Dental Practitioners and Hygienists/Therapists
We are pleased to be able to offer a comprehensive package of 6 teaching days: 4 days of 'Essential Periodontics', for both dentists and hygienists, and 2 days of 'Surgical Periodontics' for dentists only. Each module can be run alone or as part of a series.
The modules are designed to be highly interactive and there is plenty of opportunity for discussion and debate. Some handouts are supplied but all teaching material is available from the Downloads page. The usual format is 2 PCL presenters for each module, providing an excellent presenter/delegate ratio.
Please note that we also offer individualised in-practice training days for the whole dental team.
Essential Periodontics (GDPs and Hygienists/Therapists)
Module 1: Assessment and Diagnosis
This first module sets the scene for all the subsequent modules and covers the aetiology of periodontal conditions, their diagnosis and assessment. The day also covers risk factors for periodontitis in depth and there is an introduction to the concept of assessing periodontal prognosis for individual teeth. Full details »
Module 2: Treatment Planning
This module picks up from Module 1 and looks at the principles of periodontal treatment planning, including the crucial role of oral hygiene and the importance of digital photography. Full details »
Module 3: Non-Surgical Management
The main theme of Module 3 is the non-surgical management of periodontitis, including new treatment techniques, the use of antimicrobials and the management of furcation defects and perio-endo lesions. Full details »
Module 4: Evidence-Based Periodontics
Module 4 examines the development of the evidence-based approach in periodontics, covering the principles of clinical trials and systematic reviews, and includes practical sessions on medical database searches. Full details »
Surgical Periodontics (GDPs only)
Module 5: Surgery for the Diseased Patient
This module examines the indications and techniques for surgical therapy, which are then practised on pigs jaws. Topics include pocket reduction surgery, periodontal regeneration and root resection. Full details »
Module 6: Surgery for the Non-Diseased Patient
Much periodontal surgery is carried for reasons other than disease control. A practical day on pigs jaws covering crown lengthening, grafting and soft and hard tissue augmentation. Full details »