Periodontology: Where are we? hands on course for dentists (NW180512A)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectPeriodontics
DescriptionPractice basic periodontal surgery and focus on current concepts in periodontal diagnosis, treatment planning and supportive therapy of common periodontal problems in this combination of hands on and lecture course.
Additional information

This course will involve the use of pigs jaws for the practical, hands-on element

Registration will begin at 9am

VenueWhiston Education, Training & Conference Centre, Whiston - Merseyside  View details
Date & timeSaturday 12 May 2018, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturersMr Jacopo Buti & Mr Faizan Zaheer  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dentist

Development outcomeC
Course styleHands-on
Core topic Not a core topic
CateringRefreshments and Lunch
CPD hours5:30
Cost£100.00
Aims

Aim of this course is to update delegates’ knowledge and practical skills on current concepts of periodontal diagnosis and treatment planning from basics to surgical and non-surgical interventions.

Objectives

This combination of hands –on and lecture session will update practitioners in:

• Current concepts of periodontal diagnosis and treatment planning

• Risk factors and periodontal treatment pathways: full-mouth vs staged approach

• Non-surgical therapy, use of antimicrobials, reassessment and supportive therapy

• Basic periodontal surgical techniques through simulated teaching with practical, hands-on element on pigs jaws

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, practitioners should be able to: 

· gain an understanding of current concepts in periodontal assessment, treatment planning, non-surgical therapy and its limitations

· feel more confident applying basic periodontal surgery skills in practice