Bogged Down with the Biofilm? (SW10-07-26-3)

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SubjectPeriodontology
DescriptionAn interactive , hands on course
VenueBristol Dental Hospital, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset  View details
Date & timeMonday 26 July 2010, 08:30 to 16:30
LecturersMrs Alison Grant & Ms Jennifer Hall  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Catering Meal
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£60.00
Aims

This course aim’s to shed light on the latest buzz word       ‘biofilm’ and its role in periodontal disease.

Objectives
By the end of the session the participants will be able to:
1.    Understand the formation of biofilm in the oral cavity
2.    Describe the role of the biofilm in periodontal disease.
3.    Explain methods of mechanical, chemical and pharmacological biofilm disruption in the management of periodontal disease.
4.    Confidently use subgingival hand instruments and update knowledge of ultrasonic scalers currently available.