Periodontics in practice (BE190215A)

Recommended to all

1. Evaluate the periodontal tissues and diagnose a patient’s periodontal condition. • Measure and record periodontal indices accurately, according to current guidelines. • Integrate periodontal findings into the patient’s comprehensive treatment plan and understand how the periodontal status of the patient will impact on his/her treatment plan.
2. • Is able to identify correctly and demonstrate understanding of the aetiology of a patient’s periodontal problems, and the ability to educate the patient in these matters and the prevention of disease. • Establish a prognosis for individual periodontally involved teeth and inform the patient of this.
3. • Prescribe, deliver and monitor the use of antimicrobial agents, where appropriate, to aid the treatment of periodontal diseases. • Assess the requirement for and perform oral hygiene instruction, scaling and mechanical root debridement.
4. • Evaluate the results of periodontal treatment and establish and monitor a suitable recall maintenance programme for patients. • Assess the requirement for specialised advice and / or periodontal treatment and refer the patient appropriately.
5. • Understands the role of dental care professionals in periodontal therapy and is able to prescribe treatment. • The role of periodontal surgery in the management of gingival overgrowth and advanced periodontal disease. • The conservative management of gingival recession.