A practical guide for dentists to identify and treat patients with Periodontal Disease. The Australian and NZ Academy of Periodontists (NSW branch) are pleased to present this clinically oriented course over two days. Both didactic and hands-on aspects of Periodontal treatment will be covered enabling the general Dentist to better understand and treat patients.

Course Topics

• Periodontal Examination
• Diagnosis and assessing Prognosis
• Non-surgical Periodontal treatment
• Selecting correct instruments
• Periodontal Regeneration
• Maintenance and the role of Hygienists
• Surgical Options
• Treatment planning

Learning Objectives

• To identify patients with Periodontal Disease
• To assess prognosis of teeth
• To effectively treat Periodontitis and understand limitations of Periodontal treatment
• To solve treatment planning dilemmas

This course will provide a unique opportunity to be exposed and learn from experienced Periodontists who are members of ANZAP.

Part 2 will be a hands-on day covering surgical treatment on pigs jaws as well as treatment planning of periodontal patients. This session
is limited to 20 places. Part 1 is a pre-requisite for part 2.