Fundamentals of Periodontal Disease in General Dental Practice

Fundamentals of Periodontal Disease in General Dental Practice

This course is designed for dental hygienists, therapists, and PLVE dentists who wish to expand their understanding of periodontology and enhance their clinical skills. The program will cover fundamental concepts, including periodontal assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. A hands-on component will provide participants with practical experience in probing techniques, ultrasonic scaling, and effective patient communication strategies.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Effectively educate patients on oral hygiene and periodontal disease prevention.
• Accurately diagnose periodontal disease using clinical examination techniques, including probing depths, bleeding on probing, and bone loss assessment.
• Understand appropriate referral pathways for complex periodontal cases.
• Gain confidence in using ultrasonic and hand-scaling techniques.
• Develop proper control over the pressure and angulation required for effective scaling.

Course Requirements

• Eligibility: Open to registered dental hygienists, therapists, and PLVE dentists with active General Dental Council (GDC) registration.
• Practical Participation: Participants must be prepared to engage in hands-on training using Phantom-head models and act as both clinicians and patients under expert supervision.

CPD Accreditation, Certification & Logbook

• CPD Hours: 8 hours of verifiable CPD.
• Certificate of Attendance: Awarded upon successful course completion.

Please visit: https://www.sageacademy.uk/course/fundamentals-of-periodontal-disease-in-general-dental-practice-1 for more information.