Course Description
This course aims to provide dental professionals with a comprehensive understanding of periodontal maintenance procedures and effective strategies for controlling the oral microbiome. Periodontal diseases pose a significant threat to oral health, and managing these conditions requires a multifaceted approach, including regular maintenance with advanced instrumentation technique, and addressing the microbial ecosystem within the oral cavity.
Course Objectives
- Recognize the role of inflammation in the progression of periodontitis and its implications for treatment.
- Explain the formation and composition of oral biofilms, microbial ecology, and their role in periodontal pathogenesis.
- Utilize emerging technologies for microbial analysis and treatment planning in periodontal therapy.
- Develop comprehensive periodontal maintenance protocols based on patient-specific needs and risk factors.
- Discuss proficiency in periodontal instrumentation and debridement techniques, including scaling, root planing and biofilm reduction.
- Analyze shifts in microbial composition during disease progression and their implications for treatment.
- Implement collaborative care approaches involving dental hygienists, periodontists, and general dentists for comprehensive periodontal management.