Enhance your periodontal knowledge and develop the practical skills needed to confidently assess, diagnose and manage periodontal disease in general dental practice.

This comprehensive one-day training course is designed for dental hygienists, dental therapists and PLVE dentists who wish to strengthen their understanding of periodontology and improve their clinical skills.

Combining theoretical learning with practical hands-on training, the programme covers periodontal assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, instrumentation techniques and effective patient communication.

Participants will gain practical experience using hand scalers, ultrasonic instruments, Phantom-head models and periodontal charting exercises under expert supervision.

What You'll Learn to Master

• Periodontal Assessment & Diagnosis

• Periodontal Treatment Planning

• Hand Scaling Techniques

• Ultrasonic Scaling with Piezo Scalers

• Periodontal Charting & Probing

• Peri-implant Disease Awareness

• Patient Communication & Oral Hygiene Instructions

• Clinical Referral Pathways

Course Timetable

Total: 8 Hours of Verifiable CPD

Morning Session – Theoretical Lecture (3 Hours)

Develop a strong foundation in periodontal assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.

Topics covered:

1. Diagnosis: History-taking, periodontal screening and adherence to recent guidelines.

2. Periodontal assessment and essential record-keeping.

3. Understanding peri-implant diseases and their implications.

4. The relationship between periodontitis and systemic diseases.

5. Principles of periodontal treatment planning.

6. Referral criteria and when to refer patients to a specialist.

7. The role of the dental hygienist in periodontal management.

8. Case discussions to reinforce theoretical learning.

Afternoon Session – Practical Training (5 Hours)

Develop practical skills and clinical confidence through supervised hands-on exercises.

Practical training includes:

1. Mastering hand scaler techniques.

2. Scaling exercises on quail eggs to improve tactile sensitivity.

3. Application of techniques using Phantom-head models.

4. Correct probing techniques, including angulation and force calibration.

5. Completing six-pocket periodontal charting on educational models and peer-to-peer practice in the surgery.

6. Delivering effective oral hygiene instructions (OHI) and patient communication strategies.

7. Discussing treatment options and periodontal disease processes.

8. Instrumentation techniques using the Piezo Scaler.

9. Developing control and precision with ultrasonic scaling.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Effectively educate patients on oral hygiene and periodontal disease prevention.

• Accurately assess 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.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for:

• Registered Dental Hygienists.

• Registered Dental Therapists.

• PLVE Dentists with active GDC registration.

Course Requirements

• Active General Dental Council (GDC) registration.

• Participants must be prepared to participate in hands-on practical training.

• Practical exercises include working with Phantom-head models and taking part in peer-to-peer practice as both clinicians and patients under expert supervision.

CPD Accreditation & Certification

• 8 Hours of Verifiable CPD: Gain recognised verifiable CPD hours through the training programme.

• Certificate of Attendance: Awarded upon successful completion of the course.

• Practical Development: Build confidence through supervised theoretical and clinical skills training.

Your Professional Development

Strengthen your periodontal knowledge, improve your instrumentation skills and gain the confidence to deliver effective periodontal care in general dental practice.

One-Day Training | 8 Hours CPD | Theory & Practical Learning