Perio Pro - Essential Non-Surgical Skills in a Day!
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 22nd January 2026
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Cost per applicant: £450
Speakers: Dr Hiten Halai, Dr Ana Gamboa
CPD hours: 7 hours
This course is kindly sponsored by TePe. A TePe representative will be available on the day to share information and answer questions.
Course Objectives
- Develop Competence in Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment Techniques
- Perform scaling and root planing (SRP) effectively using both manual and ultrasonic instruments to treat periodontal disease in various stages.
- Understand the rationale for minimally invasive non-surgical technique (MINST) and perform MINST with ultrasonics.
- Demonstrate proper instrumentation techniques, including reaching difficult areas (e.g. furcations, deep pockets, root grooves).
- Conduct Comprehensive Periodontal Assessments specifically to identify local anatomical features that may impact effective debridement
- 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.
- Ensure Safe and Effective Treatment Delivery
- Adhere to professional standards, infection control protocols and safety guidelines to provide non-surgical periodontal therapy in a safe, effective and ethical manner.
- 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 patients.
Lunch will be provided.
