Perio Surgery for the Diseased Patient (Hands On) (MK310714)

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DescriptionAn initial presentation on indications for surgical therapy is followed by a description of a simple surgical technique for pocket reduction, using graphics, video and clinical cases. The rest of the session is entirely hands-on using pigs jaws to practice the techniques described. A similar format follows in the afternoon, when periodontal regeneration and root resections are discussed and practiced.
Additional informationWe supply pigs jaws but usually not surgical equipment, which must be brought by each participant (see equipment list).

The course is intended for GDPs

Dr Phil Ower qualified from King's London in 1978. He joined the RAF after qualifying and was a general dental practitioner until taking an MSc in Periodontology in 1992, after which he was RAF Adviser in Periodontology and ran the RAF School of Dental Hygiene. After leaving the RAF he lectured at the Eastman Dental Institute and worked in several specialist practices. For 10 years he worked alongside Bernie Kieser at the Periodontal Practice in London and now practices at the Briars Dental Centre in Newbury. He is on the GDC's Specialist Register.
He has been an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of England (MGDS) and is serving his third term on the Council of the British Society of Periodontology, before becoming President in 2015/16. Phil has had papers published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, Dental Update, Dental Practice and Independent Dentistry and has been on the editorial boards of Dental Health and Primary Dental Care. He is a Module editor on the eDen project for e-Learning for Healthcare and is co-editing a new perio textbook for undergraduates. He lectures throughout the UK, and is responsible for the perio component of the FGDP(UK) Diploma in Restorative Dentistry in both London and Manchester

Dr Sarovi Drone qualified from United Medical and Dental Schools. In 2006, she worked in the largest Maxillofacial and Dental Surgery unit in England. During this time, she was awarded membership to the Faculty of Dental Surgery and won the prestigious Junior Papers Award, her work being published in the British Dental Journal.
She is currently enrolled onto the MSc in Restorative Dentistry programme at the Eastman Dental Institute. Having completed the first 3 years of the programme, she enjoys the challenge of complex restorative cases and full mouth rehabilitations while being minimally invasive.
She is a a member of the British Society of Periodontology and has become an internal and external referral base for complex periodontal cases.
VenueMilton Keynes Postgraduate Centre, Milton Keynes  View details
Date & timeThursday 31 July 2014, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£15.00
Aims
  1. Appreciate the indications and contraindications for surgical periodontal therapy.
  2. Understand the principles of periodontal surgical technique.
  3. Understand the treatment options for vertical bone defects.
  4. Understand the principles of root resection techniques.