Periodontal Case Assessment and Management | Ian Dunn | Specialist Periodontist

Build Confidence in Periodontal Diagnosis, Treatment Planning and Patient Care

Delivered by Specialist Periodontist Dr Ian Dunn

MODULE 13 of 16 on the EVOLVE Flagship 12-month programme with Private Dental Mentor

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COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• FULL-DAY SESSION | 9AM – 5PM
• 7 HOURS OF CPD
• REFRESHMENTS AND LIGHT BUFFET LUNCH INCLUDED
• HIGH QUALITY WORK BOOKLETS AND RESOURCES PROVIDED
• SEMINAR STYLE INTERACTIVE LECTURE

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Improve Your Confidence in Managing Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is one of the most common conditions encountered in general dental practice, yet many clinicians lack confidence when assessing, diagnosing and managing complex periodontal cases.

This comprehensive seminar, delivered by Dr Ian Dunn, Specialist Periodontist, provides an evidence-based approach to periodontal assessment and management. You’ll gain the knowledge and practical understanding needed to diagnose periodontal disease accurately, communicate treatment effectively and provide confident, contemporary periodontal care in line with current best practice.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your diagnostic skills or refresh your understanding of the latest periodontal guidelines, this course will provide practical knowledge you can apply immediately in practice.

Why This Course Matters

Effective periodontal management is about much more than treating disease—it’s about preserving dentitions, improving long-term oral health and supporting patients in maintaining healthy smiles for life.

Many clinicians face challenges such as:

• Uncertainty when diagnosing periodontal disease
• Lack of confidence using the 2018 classification system
• Difficulty communicating prognosis to patients
• Inconsistent use of BPE and periodontal charting
• Limited understanding of current S3 treatment guidelines
• Deciding when adjunctive therapies or antimicrobials are appropriate
• Motivating patients to improve long-term self-care

This course will give you the confidence to assess patients systematically, make accurate diagnoses and deliver evidence-based periodontal care.

How will my dentistry improve with this course?

Diagnose with Confidence

Develop a structured approach to periodontal assessment that improves diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making.

Improve Treatment Planning

Learn how to create predictable, evidence-based periodontal treatment plans using the latest classification systems and clinical guidelines.

Communicate More Effectively

Discuss periodontal diagnoses, treatment options and prognosis clearly, helping patients understand their condition and increasing engagement with treatment.

Improve Long-Term Patient Outcomes

Understand how patient education, behavioural change and effective self-care influence successful periodontal management.

Deliver Contemporary Periodontal Care

Gain confidence applying the latest evidence, including the 2018 Periodontal Classification and S3 Clinical Practice Guidelines, in everyday general practice.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this seminar you will be able to:

• Discuss the prognosis of periodontally involved teeth confidently and rationally with patients.
• Use the Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE) effectively and efficiently.
• Assess periodontal patients systematically to reach an accurate diagnosis.
• Motivate and educate patients to improve plaque control and long-term self-care.
• Perform non-surgical periodontal therapy more effectively.
• Select appropriate adjunctive therapies where indicated.
• Understand the role of antimicrobials in periodontal disease management.
• Apply current evidence-based treatment guidelines in daily practice.

What You Will Learn

During this seminar, you’ll explore:

• Modern concepts of periodontal disease aetiology
• Comprehensive periodontal assessment
• Periodontal diagnosis
• The 2018 periodontal classification system
• S3 treatment guidelines
• Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE)
• Patient communication and motivation
• Self-care strategies
• Non-surgical periodontal therapy
• Instrumentation techniques
• Antimicrobial therapy
• Adjunctive treatment options
• Long-term periodontal maintenance

The course combines evidence-based lectures with opportunities to ask questions and discuss real-world clinical scenarios.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• General Dental Practitioners
• Foundation Dentists
• Early Career Associates
• Experienced GDPs wishing to refresh their periodontal knowledge
• Dentists seeking greater confidence in diagnosis and treatment planning
• Clinicians wanting to implement the latest periodontal guidelines
• Dental Nurses, Therapists and Hygienists

Why Learn with Private Dental Mentor?

We at Private Dental Mentor believe that excellent periodontal care begins with accurate diagnosis, effective communication and evidence-based treatment planning.

Our small-group learning environment encourages discussion, interaction and practical application, helping delegates return to practice with greater confidence and clarity.

Why Every GDP Needs Confidence in Periodontology

Periodontal disease affects a significant proportion of the adult population and is encountered daily in general dental practice. Confident assessment, diagnosis and management are therefore essential skills for every clinician—not only to improve patient outcomes, but also to support ethical decision-making, interdisciplinary care and long-term practice success.

By mastering contemporary periodontal assessment and evidence-based treatment planning, you’ll feel more confident discussing diagnoses, motivating patients and delivering high-quality care that meets current professional standards.

Book Your Place

Join Dr Ian Dunn and Private Dental Mentor for an engaging and evidence-based seminar that will strengthen your confidence in periodontal diagnosis, treatment planning and contemporary periodontal care.

Secure your place through our official Ticket Tailor booking portal.