Essential periodontics module 1- assessment and diagnosis (CPD-LEED23JUL15)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectPeriodontology
DescriptionA periodontal course comprising of 4 modules which are all designed to be highly interactive and provide opportunity for discussion and debate. Each module can be taken alone or as part of the series
Additional information

This is session 1 of 4 sessions around essential periodontics.

Each session stands alone or can be used to forma a complete course.  The four dates are:

  • 23 July 2015 - Essential periodontics module 1- assessment and diagnosis
  • 24 July 2015 - Essential periodontics module 2- treatment planning
  • 10 December 2015 - Essential periodontics module 3 - non-surgical management
  • 11 December 2015 - Essential periodontics module 4 - evidence based periodontics

Please book each date individually on the system.

VenueRoom TBC, Weetwood Hall Hotel, Leeds  View details
Date & timeThursday 23 July 2015, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturersIan Dunn & Phil Ower  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£20.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£20.00pp discount)

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours6:00
Cost£40.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims
  • To appreciate the range of periodontal conditions that require treatment and those that do not.
  • To understand the principal aetiological and risk factors involved in the development of periodontal diseases.
  • To understand the importasnce of screening and assessment for periodontal disease in general dental practice.
  • To understand the value and limitations of periodontal probing.
  • To appreciate the factors influencing the assessment of progress of individual teeth.
Objectives
  • Diagnose periodontal diseases accurately and effectively.
  • Use BPE as a fast and effective screening tool.
  • Use periodontal probing more effectively.
  • Assess patients level of risk for periodontitis accurately.