PERIO ESSENTIALS: TOOLS FOR THE MODERN CLINICIAN
This event aims to bring Dentists and Hygienists/Therapists together to develop a deep understanding for the most impactful tool you have in helping your patients' lives: Periodontal Disease Management.
Full Day Lecture and Case Based Style Course
Key Learning Objectives:
Understand:
periodontal and peri-implant anatomy
periodontal microbiology
periodontal immunology
the impact that Periodontitis has on your patient's systemic health, longevity and quality of life
the aetiology of periodontal disease
the aetiology of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis
local and systemic risk factors
the tools and requirements of comprehensive examination
the communication techniques to improve your case acceptance
the validity of radiographs including CBCTs for periodontal assessment
diagnosis and modern classification systems
prognosis and the longevity of periodontally compromised teeth
the role of occlusion and occlusal management
the treatment including the role of implants, dentures, indirect and direct restorative in periodontitis patients
the role of orthodontics, endodontics and prosthodontics in multi-disciplinary treatment planning in periodontitis patients
how to effectively and efficiently treatment periodontitis
the necessary armamentarium and how to utilise your tools effectively, including tools such as the perioscopy, lasers, and air-polishing
disinfection protocols including oral hygiene care
the impact of not treating non-resolving deeper periodontal pockets
when and the different types of periodontal surgery and regeneration techniques
the importance of supportive periodontal therapy
how to be effective and efficient with supportive periodontal therapy
Date & Time:
Friday March 28th, 2025
9am-5pm, 8.30am registration
Location: Inner Melbourne (Venue TBC)
CPD: 8 hours
Food and Drinks provided.
Early Bird Closes: February 1st, 2025
Registrations Close: March 20th, 2025
Dentist: $900 (+ GST). RRP: $1200 + GST
OHTs & New Grad (2024): $500 (+ GST). RRP: $750 + GST
Dr. Jess studied dentistry at the University of Melbourne and worked in private practices in Geelong and Cairns before finally returning to Melbourne in 2009. Since then she has been constantly involved in the teaching of dental students at the University of Melbourne as a clinical demonstrator. Ever since graduating as a dentist, Jess has continued to further herself as a practitioner, completing her Fellowship in General Dental Practice, before embarking on her road to becoming a Periodontist at the University of Melbourne in 2014. She has been working as a periodontist at the Perio Centre since 2016. Her interests are all aspects of comprehensive periodontal management, mucogingival surgery and implant surgery. Learn more about Dr. Jess Wei
Dr. Melosh completed her Bachelors in Oral Health at the University of Durban in 1991. After graduating, she spent a short time in general private practice and was offered a position at the School of Dentistry, UDW where she lectured for 16 years before immigrating to Australia and working in Specialist Periodontics. She went onto graduate with her Masters of Public Health Degree (UQ) and completed her PhD on perioscopy treatment (UMelb) in June 2020. Her interests are non-surgical periodontal surgery including perioscopy and supportive periodontal maintenance for implant supported prosthesis. Learn more about Dr. Melosh Naicker
Dr. Alex, graduated top of his class at the University of Adelaide, before pursuing advanced studies in Periodontics at the University of Melbourne. His interests include oral systemic health links and pre-restorative, reconstructive and orthodontic periodontal surgery. Dr. Alex is co-director of ITI Malvern and part of the Australian Society of Periodontology. Serving as the Director of General Dental Residency, he is passionate about creating structured programs to allow dentists and oral health therapists to create paths for success in their careers. Learn more about Dr. Alex Khominsky.
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