An evidence base for non-surgical management. Where are we now? (NW150923Q)

Programme

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This is an evening course, timings have been set to suit all. There will be refreshments served and a light bite, Please come along and support your colleagues.

This course is for Dental Therapists and Hygienists

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Therapist, or Dentist

· An update for practicing and training dental hygienists and therapists on modern concepts of debridement

· Clarification on the use of ultrasonics as the primary non-surgical treatment modality

· Discussion points on dietary modification of chronic inflammatory diseases such as periodontitis

· To discuss the role of the host response and biofilm disruption

· To compare and contrast the use of ultrasonic and hand instrumentation

· To address varying debridement techniques based on clinical and laboratory evidence

· To provide a mechanistic understanding for discussing diet with your periodontitis patients, backed up with clinical studies

· To apply these objectives to the “Healthy gums do matter” framework

Learning Outcomes

· To obtain contemporaneous knowledge on the rationale for debridement

· To be able to objectively assess the pro’s and con’s of various debridement methods

· To be able to provide your patients with appropriate dietary advice as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy