Improving Outcomes for Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment in General Dental Practice

Aim & Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, delegates will be able to: Describe how non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) can improve the prognosis of periodontally compromised teeth Explain the principles underpinning the current BSP guidelines Evaluate the rationale and evidence base for NSPT and its different modalities Propose a simplified approach to NSPT […]

Aim & Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, delegates will be able to:

• Describe how non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) can improve the prognosis of periodontally compromised teeth
• Explain the principles underpinning the current BSP guidelines
• Evaluate the rationale and evidence base for NSPT and its different modalities
• Propose a simplified approach to NSPT that maintains or improves clinical outcomes
• Apply the learning from the session to a clinical case study to plan appropriate NSPT