DFT Lancaster - DF1 Periodontology Day (NW151023FLN)

FP84 - Lancaster

Need help viewing PDF documents?

We have a rough programme for the day but for this one day course we like the participants to dictate the topics for the day. Initially there will be small group discussion to identify particular issues that the newly qualified have in the delivery of periodontal care in practice and the programme is adapted to reflect participants' concerns.

Mandatory: Foundation Dentist

To appreciate the range of periodontal conditions that require treatment, and those that do not.

To understand the principal aetiological and risk factors involved in the development of periodontal diseases.

To understand the importance of screening and assessment for periodontal disease in general dental practice.

To appreciate the range of treatment options available for periodontal diseases.

To understand when new treatment techniques, such as regeneration, can be used.

To understand the relevance of antimicrobials in periodontal treatment.

To be able to undertake long-term treatment planning in complex cases.

We will cover the aims through group discussion and interactive case discussion.

Learning Outcomes

Diagnose periodontal diseases accurately and effectively.

Use BPE as a fast and effective screening tool.

Select the correct treatment options in a variety of clinical situations.

Plan in detail treatment approaches relevant to individual patients.

Decide more easily when to treat and when to refer.

Assessment:

Question and answer sessions will take place throughout the day.