The Power of Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy
Friday, January 30, 2026
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Course Code:
512RH
Cost:
$299
Credits:
4
CE Hours
This course will highlight the current concepts and techniques for providing effective non-surgical management of periodontal diseases in both a lecture and hands-on format. The etiology of periodontal diseases along with skills to help motivate patients to control dental plaque will be briefly reviewed with an understanding that periodontal-peri-implant diseases are systemic. Diagnostic techniques for accurate probing measurements and calculus detection will be discussed coupled with the hands-on use of a novel dental model with a stimulated attachment apparatus. The rationale of periodontal hand instrumentation will be presented with hands-on experience using a universal curette and Gracey curettes. Hands-on experience in instrument sharpening using diamond sharpening cards will be provided. The theory and use of magnetostrictive and piezoelectric ultrasonics will be presented with hands-on exercises using a variety of tips. The emerging role and use of air polishing with the latest agents and supragingival and subgingival tips will be presented along with the opportunity to use air polishing. The effective sequencing of appointments for initial periodontal therapy and the development of an effective maintenance program will be discussed.
Speakers
In this course attendees will:
- Understand the etiology of periodontal diseases
- Improve accuracy in periodontal pocket measurement
- Utilize skills in calculus detection and hand instrument sharpening
- Use hand and power instruments to enhance skills in scaling and root planning
- Develop a protocol for comprehensive Phase I non-surgical periodontal therapy and for creating an effective maintenance program
Handouts are available for this course: Download Now
Supplies Needed
Loupes and Headlamps (Optional), Pen and Notebook.
Thanks to HuFriedyGroup for course materials.
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