Minimally Invasive Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy (MINST) - a Practical Approach (PO300126)

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SubjectPeriodontics
DescriptionThe Hands-on Workshop, run by Debbie Withers is designed for delegates to improve and refine their hand instrumentation skills and ultrasonic technique by adopting a minimally invasive non-surgical periodontal therapy (MINST) approach, enabling them to successfully improve patient treatment outcomes. The day will comprise a blended learning approach with lectures and a hands-on/practical element.
Additional information

Debbie Withers

Debbie started her career in dentistry as a Dental Nurse in 1996, working in general dental practice, and subsequently qualified as a Dental Therapist in 2008. Debbie has worked in a mixture of NHS, private, and community dental services. She is now a full-time Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy, teaching undergraduate Dental Therapists, Hygienists, and Nurses. Debbie has completed a PG Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

VenueDental Academy, Portsmouth  View details
Date & timeFriday 30 January 2026, 09:00 to 16:45
LecturerMiss Debbie Withers  View details
Target audience

Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists 

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC
Course styleBlended Learning
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£75.00 (£150.00 surcharge for users whose user group is non-nhs dentist)
Aims

The workshop aims to introduce the theory and knowledge of MINST and demonstrate the clinical instrumentation techniques.

Objectives

Introduce the modern concepts of periodontal non-surgical therapy and MINST.

Demonstrate using different instruments and techniques for non-surgical periodontal therapy, and appreciate miniature hand instruments and ultrasonic tip designs.

Explain the rationale for atraumatic insertion techniques for minimally invasive non-surgical therapy.

Learning outcomes

Understand the modern concepts of periodontal non-surgical therapy and MINST.

Be familiar with different instruments and techniques for non-surgical periodontal therapy and appreciate miniature hand instruments and ultrasonic tip designs

Demonstrate atraumatic insertion techniques for minimally invasive non-surgical therapy.