More information about Hands on Courses

Non-surgical periodontal instrumentation

This course will provide up to the minute approaches to periodontal treatment and maintenance instrument techniques.

The most recent research and thinking regarding instrumentation will be discussed allowing the best techniques for patient and clinician to be chosen. Using both hand instruments and ultrasonic, delegates will be given support to advance their instrumentation and reduce hand fatigue. (Phantom Head Training)

This day will provide a comprehensive understanding of impressions and ample time to develop skills with several materials. This will be supported by a Log Sheet for completion within the practice setting.

o Understanding of the theory behind a good impression.
o A good overview of different types of impressions and materials.
o A practical session using several different types of materials

This course provides a chance to update your local anaesthetic delivery skills and develop confidence in both infiltration and inferior dental nerve blocks. This can be supported by a log book for those who are extending their duties.

o An update on the theory behind delivering safe, effective anaesthesia.
o An extended practical session to improve understanding of anatomical positioning and pressure of delivery.

This course provides an opportunity for therapists to extend their knowledge of materials available to them and advance their aesthetic skills when using composite as a restorative

o Extend delegates knowledge of materials available
o Develop practical skills in using a variety of materials including dentine and enamel builds