Perio Pro - Essential Non-Surgical Skills in a Day!

Two students working on a phantom head.

This 1-day course offers a practical, skill-focused approach, ensuring that participants gain both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience essential for effective non-surgical periodontal therapy.

Course Information

Location: Bristol Dental School

Date: Thursday 13th February 2025

Time: 09:00 – 17:00

Cost per applicant: £450 for dentists

                                 £200 for hygienists and therapists

                                 £200 for DTCs or Registrars 

Speakers: Dr Hiten Halai, Dr Ana Gamboa

CPD hours: 7 hours

Course requirements: Applicants must have a BDS or have a Dental Therapist or Hygienist degree.

Course Objectives

  1. Develop Competence in Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment Techniques
    • reaching difficult areas (e.g., furcations, deep pockets, root grooves).

  2. Conduct Comprehensive Periodontal Assessments specifically to identify local anatomical features that may impact effective debridement

  3. Demonstrate Proper Ergonomics and Instrument Handling
    • Use correct ergonomic positioning and instrument handling and sharpening to ensure practitioner comfort and reduce fatigue during periodontal procedures.

  4. Ensure Safe and Effective Treatment Delivery
    • Adhere to professional standards, infection control protocols, and patient safety guidelines to provide non-surgical periodontal therapy in a safe, effective, and ethical manner.

  5. Multi-disciplinary care for active periodontal therapy and supportive periodontal care
    • Demonstrate ability to compose treatment prescription for dental hygienists/therapists
    • Formulate comprehensive treatment plans involving all members of dental team for management of periodontal disease patients

Lunch will be provided.