Webinar - Adjuncts in Periodontal Treatment: Evidence, Myths, and Reality

03.03.2026, 7:00pm-8:30pm

The webinar is free for members, non-member charges are £20 Hygienist/Therapist, £30 Dentist.

Bookings will close at midday on Monday 2 March 2026.

Registering instructions will be sent out on Monday 2 March 2026, as you need to register with Zoom (a quick and simple process).  After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar on the evening.

Only the first 500 participants to log in on the evening will be able to participate in the live event.  

However, booked participants will be able to view the webinar after the event on the BSP website.  You will be notified when the recorded presentation is available for viewing.

1.5 hours CPD is offered to all delegates who have booked and viewed the webinar. Bookings must have been made through the BSP website. Non-members will need their booking reference number to obtain CPD. Evaluation form and CPD certificates will be available after the event on the website.  

Talks

Aims

To critically evaluate the role of adjunctive therapies in periodontal treatment, with a focus on their biological rationale, quality of evidence, and relevance for specialist-level clinical decision-making.

Objectives

  • Examine the mechanistic justification for adjunctive therapies in the context of contemporary non-surgical periodontal therapy.

  • Critically appraise the strength, limitations, and consistency of the available evidence for commonly used adjuncts.

  • Interpret reported treatment effects in terms of clinical relevance, not merely statistical significance.

  • Integrate adjunctive therapies judiciously within evidence-based, specialist periodontal care pathways.

Outcomes

  1. Critically assess adjunctive periodontal therapies using evidence hierarchy, risk-benefit analysis, and clinical applicability.

  2. Distinguish adjuncts supported by robust evidence from those driven primarily by marketing or low-level data.

  3. Make informed, defensible decisions regarding the use of adjuncts in complex periodontal cases.

  4. Justify the inclusion or exclusion of adjunctive therapies in specialist treatment planning and patient communication.

  5. Contribute to rational, evidence-based discussions on adjunctive therapies within multidisciplinary and guideline-driven care.

GDC Development Outcomes:

A & C

Speakers

Speakers

Biography

Professor Wim Teughels

Wim Teughels is Professor of Periodontology at KU Leuven , Department of Oral Health Sciences and at University Hospitals Leuven (UZ Leuven). He is an internationally recognised expert in periodontology, peri-implant diseases, and oral microbiology, with a particular focus on the interaction between the oral microbiome, host response, and therapeutic modulation using antimicrobials, probiotics, and adjunctive therapies.

Prof. Teughels has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed scientific publications and has contributed extensively to international consensus reports and clinical guidelines. He is a frequent invited speaker at international scientific meetings and plays an active role in postgraduate education and research training. His work has influenced contemporary concepts in the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases.