1:00 pm

Registration

1:30 pm

• Early Career Group Session - Digitally guided crown lengthening surgery- how to utilise AI to improve surgical and restorative outcomes in the management of “gummy smiles”
  Early Career Group Session - Digitally guided crown lengthening surgery- how to utilise AI to improve surgical and restorative outcomes in the management of “gummy smiles”

  To improve the delegates understanding of how to systematically approach aesthetic crown lengthening cases, including diagnosis, digital planning, diagnostic wax up fabrication, lab communication, restorative treatment considerations and surgical decision making. 

  • To understand the common presentation of a “gummy smile patient” 

  • To understand a systematic means of assessing patients to allow for accurate diagnosis. 

  • To consider the use of artificial intelligence to improve lab communication, diagnostic wax up design and patient acceptance.  

  • To outline the key restorative considerations when managing patients.  

  • To appreciate surgical decision making and how to implement guided surgery into your day to day practice.  

  GDC Development Outcomes C & D  

  • Dr Mitul Shah
    Dr Mitul Shah

    Dr

    Dr Mitul Shah is a Specialist in Periodontics and the current Chairperson of the BSP Early Careers Group. He graduated from King’s College London in 2012. After completing vocational training and house officer posts in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mitul commenced Specialist Training at King’s College London in 2015. He passed his MClinDent examinations with distinction in 2019. He also successfully passed his Membership in Periodontics examination with the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. Mitul is based in private practice in London and the Home Counties.  

    

2:30 pm

• The Treatment of Stage IV Periodontitis: The Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Patients with Periodontitis and Impact on Quality of Life and Systemic Health
  The Treatment of Stage IV Periodontitis: The Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Patients with Periodontitis and Impact on Quality of Life and Systemic Health

  Educational Advisory Committee Section

    To understand the EFP S3 Level Guidelines for the Treatment of Stage IV (EFP Classification) Periodontitis 

  • Explain the process involved in arriving at S3 level guidelines 

  • Consider the timing of restorative/orthodontic therapy during the treatment of periodontitis patients. 

  • Consider the role of occlusal adjustment and tooth splinting in the management of periodontitis patients 

  • Review the S3 guidelines in the rehabilitation of periodontitis patients with tooth supported and implant supported prostheses for both full arch and partial mouth rehabilitation. 

  • Review the recommendations for periodontal treatment and rehabilitation of partial/full mouth edentulism based on the impact on systemic health and quality of life. 
  • Dr Devan Raindi
    Dr Devan Raindi

    Dr

    Devan qualified from the University of Birmingham, receiving the Carlton Gold Medal as well as multiple other awards. Following posts in hospital and general practice he embarked on the 4 year specialist training programme at Kings College London, Guy’s Dental Hospital, graduating to a Masters in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) with Distinction and is a GDC Registered Specialist in Periodontics.  

    He is a Periodontist in private practice in the West Midlands and London maintaining strong links within academia, being part of the Periodontal Research Group at the University of Birmingham. He has published regularly, including in the British Dental Journal, Dental Update and BMJ Open.

    He was a member of the working group involved in the British implementation of the European Federation of Periodontology S3 Clinical Guidelines for the Treatment of Stage 1-3 Periodontitis which was subsequently published in the Journal of Dentistry. He is currently involved in the adolopment process for the EFP Treatment of Stage IV Periodontitis Guidelines.

    He has been invited to regularly review articles for peer review journals, including the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, British Dental Journal and Dental Update.

    He is currently the Secretary of the Early Career Group of the BSP, taking up the position of Chair in 2023. 

    

3:30 pm

Refreshment Break

4:00 pm

• Sir Wilfred Fish Prize Presentations
  Sir Wilfred Fish Prize Presentations

5:00 pm

Close

8:30 am

Registration

9:00 am

• Presidents welcome and tribute to Nik Pandya
  Presidents welcome and tribute to Nik Pandya
  • Dr Rajan Nansi
    Dr Rajan Nansi

    Dr

    President of The British Society of Periodontology & Implant Dentistry

    Dr Rajan Nansi is a specialist periodontist, his clinical work is dedicated to periodontology and implant dentistry. He is co-director of RESTORE Dental Specialists and where he works in a multi-disciplinary team of dental consultants and specialists. His practice is based in Barnt Green, south of Birmingham, in Worcestershire.

     

    Rajan’s Midlands connections are further strengthened through associate work in Nottingham at The Campbell Clinic and other practices in Derby and Leicestershire.

    

9:15 am

• Keynote address
  Keynote address

  To explore and discuss the importance of communication, self-belief and teamwork

  • To understand the need for effective communication skills, as an individual, to patients, and within a team

  • To understand the human potential is limitless!
  • Mr Hassan Khan
    Mr Hassan Khan

    Mr

    Hassan is an insatiably curious peak performance and mental conditioning coach who has spent the best part of the last decade studying and teaching people the science behind how to maximise their potential. His philosophy is centred on the belief that every person on the planet has the ability to do more, grow more and be more, and that supercharged human beings make the world a better place. 

    Hassan is a qualified lawyer and worked as a consultant for a number years helping companies create high performing cultures and teams. A representative cricketer in his youth in Australia (he still plays competitively in London), he understands first hand the debilitating effects of pressure and how mastering your inner game can make a big difference in your life.

    After a transformative experience at Harvard Business School, Hassan decided that his purpose would be to develop others and show them how to use their minds to unlock their performance. He put together a curriculum - grounded in research and evidence based solutions - that teaches people how to reach beyond their limits and be better versions of themselves. From peak performance and flow, to happiness, confidence, influence & persuasion, performing under pressure, mental preparation, the inner voice, culture, creativity and mindset - to name a few of his focus areas.

    He works with a number of professional athletes and sports teams, Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs and medical professionals. Some of his clients include Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, IBM, Government of Pakistan, Government of Australia, Bank of America, BP, UK National Health Service, and Lloyd’s.

    Hassan holds an Economics degree, a Law degree, a Research Masters degree in Innovation, and a Master of Business Administration degree, and he is an alumni and graduate of Harvard Business School and the University of Cambridge.

    When he’s not collecting degrees, Hassan is an avid book reader, a passionate cricket fan and active player, a hobbyist magician (he loves mentalism and mind reading - think of a number in your head right now, he dares you), and is currently researching and writing a book about the psychology of belief and expectations. He is based in London, England.

    The one quote he lives by -

    “The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.”

    

9:30 am

• Supporting your perio patients to change their oral health behaviours - practical dos and don’ts from the behavioural sciences
  Supporting your perio patients to change their oral health behaviours - practical dos and don’ts from the behavioural sciences

  As a result of this presentation/session, the delegates will have a broader understanding/acquired a skill in discussing behaviour change with patients.

  • Delegates will have a deeper understanding of the science of motivating change in patients

  • Delegates will be familiar with practical tools to initiate behaviour change in patients with periodontitis

  • Delegates will understand the problems with an information-giving approach to supporting change
  • Professor Koula Asimakopoulou
    Professor Koula Asimakopoulou

    Professor

    Dr Koula Asimakopoulou is a UK, British Psychological Society (BPS)- Chartered, Registered Psychologist and member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) specialising in Health Psychology.

    Dr Asimakopoulou completed her undergraduate training with a first class honours in Psychology in 1995, was awarded her PhD in Health Psychology in 2001 and has since undertaken further training to include qualifications in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Third Wave CBT therapies and Motivational Interviewing techniques.

    Dr. Asimakopoulou is a qualified psychometric test assessor trained to administer, interpret and give people feedback on personality and ability (intelligence) tests. Her PhD, awarded by the University of Surrey examined the relationship between neuropsychological functioning and self-management behaviours in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.  

    She moved into Dentistry in 2007 but retains her interest in chronic illness management. Dr. Asimakopoulou has been delivering psychology and research methods support to medicine, pharmacy, nursing, dentistry and other clinical and non-clinical audiences since 1996.

    Her research interests are in behaviour change in oral health settings, supporting the dental team in the provision of patient-centred care, dentist-patient communication and in particular in the understanding and communication of risk information to increase patient adherence. 

    Dr. Asimakopoulou regularly presents at national and international conferences. She has been an examiner for several UK and international psychology programmes, as well as undergraduate, Masters and PhD students. Part of her work involves looking after patient interests in her position of Chair of the Bromley NHS Research Ethics Committee. 

    She has had a long record serving the Division of Health Psychology (DHP) Executive Committee as Specialist Knowledge Liaison, Chief Editor of the Division’s journal, Chair of the Research Committee and now as Chair of the Scientific Committee of the DHP.

    Dr. Asimakopoulou is qualified to supervise the work of Health Psychology trainees seeking to obtain full membership of the British Psychological Society Division of Health Psychology.  Dr. Asimakopoulou is a practitioner health psychologist offering psychological therapies through The Mind Umbrella (www.TheMindUmbrella.co.uk).

    

10:10 am

Refreshments and Trade Show

10:40 am

• Treatment of the engaging periodontal patient
  Treatment of the engaging periodontal patient

  Non-surgical periodontal therapy is the mainstay in our management of patients with periodontitis. This lecture will aim to discuss patient engagement in periodontal therapy, clinical decision making and the clinical expectations of ‘successful’ NSPT.

  1. To discuss ‘what is an engaged patient’ and its importance in managing a patient with periodontitis

  2. What is successful non-surgical periodontal treatment? What clinical outcomes are expected both clinically, and at a patient level

  3. To discuss the limitations of non-surgical periodontal therapy - what do we tell our patients? 

  4. Help clinicians to develop evidence based treatment plans for their patients

  1. Understand the rationale and evidence for non-surgical treatment of periodontitis and translate this into clinical practice

  2. Be able to discuss with their patients the intended outcomes and predictability of non-surgical treatment of periodontitis

  3. Help clinicians with clinical decision making and longer term management of patients with periodontitis

  • Professor Wendy Turner
    Professor Wendy Turner

    Professor

    Wendy Turner is a Professor and Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at Queen's University Belfast, and is a specialist in both Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. She previously worked at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry (QMUL) until 2017.

    Over the last 25 years she has been a full time clinical academic, with a focus and passion for education whilst specialising clinically in Periodontology and Restorative Dentistry. Wendy was previously Training Programme Director for Specialty Training in Periodontics across London. Her clinical and research interests have included the use of antimicrobials in periodontology, severe periodontal problems in children and the molecular pathways of bone formation. She has published a number of academic papers and textbooks in Periodontology. 

    In 2021, Wendy took the role of Honorary Secretary for BSP, and is part of the BSP faculty.

    

11:20 am

• Clinical Decision Making in Periodontal Surgery
  Clinical Decision Making in Periodontal Surgery

  In some patients, periodontal surgery is an important step of the overall treatment in order to control periodontitis and provide long-term stability. Various techniques and approaches were described and clinical decision making is not necessarily straightforward.

  The first objective of this lecture is to clarify the needs and the indications for surgical periodontal therapy (step 3) once behavioral changes (step 1) and caused related therapy (step 2) are achieved. The second objective is to provide an overview of the different techniques for periodontal surgery and suggest a clinical decision making based on the recent guidelines. 
  • Professor France Lambert
    Professor France Lambert

    Professor

    Prof. France Lambert graduated with a DDS degree in dentistry in 2002 and also completed a post-graduate program in Periodontology at the University of Liège. In 2005, she received a 1-year scholarship to expand her education in implantology at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Currently she is Professor and Head of the Department of Periodontology, Oral Surgery and Implant Surgery at University of Liège in Belgium and the co-director of the dental Biomaterials Research Unit (d- BRU). Her clinical activity is dedicated to periodontology and implantology. France Lambert is also the Past President of the Belgian Society of Periodontology and Delegate at the European Federation of Periodontology 

    

12:00 pm

Q&A

12:15 pm

Lunch and Trade Show

1:15 pm

• Patient Forum
  Patient Forum
  • Mr Julian Ekiert
    Mr Julian Ekiert

    Mr

    Julian has suffered with gum disease for more than 40 years, but amazingly it is now under control or most importantly, stable.

    In his professional life he is a qualified accountant and worked in most sectors of industry and spent most of his time in the broadcasting sector.

    Became involved with what became the “Patient Forum” in the mid 2010’s and most significantly with the production of “Sound of Peridontitis”. 

    His last 18 years were spent in Geneva as CFO with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) or as you would probably know it, “Eurovision”.

    He is married with one daughter and one wonderful grandson.

1:30 pm

• Management of furcation-involved teeth
  Management of furcation-involved teeth

  To describe options for management of furcation-involved teeth and to review the evidence for different approaches.

  -        Learn classification of periodontal furcation defects

  -        Be able to understand indications for various treatment modalities for furcation treatment

  -        Improve ability to treatment plan furcations and predict long-term outcomes

  • Professor Luigi Nibali
    Professor Luigi Nibali

    Professor

    Prof. Luigi Nibali graduated from the University of Catania in Italy and was awarded a PhD in Periodontology at University College London in 2006. He previously worked as Clinical Lecturer and then Reader in Periodontology at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute and then at Queen Mary University of London. He is currently Professor/Honorary Consultant, Academic and Clinical Lead and Director of the Postgraduate program in Periodontology at King’s College London, based at Guy’s Hospital. He is also interim co-Lead of the Oral Clinical Research Unit. Prof. Nibali has widely published in the medical and dental literature and received several International research prizes in periodontology and is currently Associate Editor of the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. His research interests range from periodontal medicine, genetics and microbial aetiopathogenesis and minimally-invasive periodontal treatment of intrabony defects and furcations.

    

2:10 pm

• Mucogingival surgery for periodontal health
  Mucogingival surgery for periodontal health

  The presence of attached gingival tissue is considered important for maintenance of periodontal health. If mucogingival surgery is frequently used in order to improve aesthetics, this lecture will focus on its relevance to improve the periodontal stability.

  The objective is to highlight step by step surgical approches to optimize the quality and the quantity of periodontal soft tissue. Benefits and limits of these techniques will be illustrated with clinical cases. 
  • Professor France Lambert
    Professor France Lambert

    Professor

    Prof. France Lambert graduated with a DDS degree in dentistry in 2002 and also completed a post-graduate program in Periodontology at the University of Liège. In 2005, she received a 1-year scholarship to expand her education in implantology at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Currently she is Professor and Head of the Department of Periodontology, Oral Surgery and Implant Surgery at University of Liège in Belgium and the co-director of the dental Biomaterials Research Unit (d- BRU). Her clinical activity is dedicated to periodontology and implantology. France Lambert is also the Past President of the Belgian Society of Periodontology and Delegate at the European Federation of Periodontology 

    

2:50 pm

Refreshments and Trade Show

3:20 pm

• Prognostication – Daily dilemmas
  Prognostication – Daily dilemmas

  To consider how to utilise prognostic assessment for the periodontal patient.

  1.     What is periodontal prognosis?  

  2.     Clinical assessment of prognosis in periodontology.

  3.     Accuracy and performance of prognostic factors.

  4.     Practical application of prognostic assessment  for the periodontal patient.

  At the end of this session you will be able to:

  Take a fresh look at your assessment of periodontal prognosis and how this influences your treatment planning.

   

  GDC Development outcomes A, C & D

  • Professor Francis Hughes
    Professor Francis Hughes

    Professor

    Francis Hughes is Emeritus Professor of Periodontology at King’s College London.  He completed his undergraduate training at Guys Hospital in 1979 and then carried out his postgraduate clinical and research training at the London Hospital Medical School from 1983 and as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Toronto (1988 -89).  He was appointed Professor of Periodontology at Barts & The London in 1999 and moved to KCL in 2009.  He retired in 2021 but remains active with research and teaching projects.  Francis is a past president of the British Society of Periodontology and of the Pan European Federation of IADR and was chair of the EuroPerio8 conference held in London in June 2015.  He is currently Senior Vice-President of BSP and has been honoured to address Annual Meetings of the BSP on a number of occasions.

    
  • Professor Ian Needleman
    Professor Ian Needleman

    Professor

    Ian is Professor of Periodontology and Evidence-Informed Healthcare at University College London, Eastman Dental Institute, London UK. He is also in specialist practice at PerioLondon. He leads the Centre for Oral Health and Performance (www.ucl.ac.uk/cohp) which was awarded recognition by the International Olympic Committee as part of the UK Research Centre for prevention of injury and protection of athlete health. Ian is a Cochrane Editor for Periodontal Health. His research has been awarded prizes by the European Federation of Periodontology, Royal Society of Medicine, German Periodontal Society, German Cochrane Centre and International Association for Dental Research. He was awarded the UCL Provost’s Prize for Institutional Leadership in Public Engagement in 2017 and nominated as an inspiring teacher by UCL in 2007. During the pandemic, Ian worked with ICU to develop a Family Liaison Team which received both the 2021 Intensive Care Society Improvement Project and the UCLH Top Quality Patient care awards. He has been a member of many international consensus Workshops in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. When not injured he is a keen road and mountain runner.

    

4:00 pm

• Management of severely periodontally compromised teeth in restorative dental practice
  Management of severely periodontally compromised teeth in restorative dental practice

  Good periodontal health underpins all successful restorative dental procedures, both pre-treatment and in the long-term maintenance phase.  This presentation illustrates a broad range of restorative dental techniques on periodontally compromised cases treated over a 20 year period, examining the evidence base for the evolution from classical to contemporary treatment modalities available today.

  1. To discuss the role of the restorative dentist in the treatment planning and management of complex periodontal cases.

  2. To illustrate how an understanding of the evidence base for the prostho-perio interface has led to an evolution of the conservative, restorative and surgical techniques used in practice today.

  1. Understand the planning and selection of various restorative treatment modalities to produce a predictable outcome in the long term; conservative, uncomplicated, meeting the expectations of the patient, and with a long term view for maintenance including planning for failure.

  2. Appreciate a broad range of treatment options available which may be used  by restorative dentists and how these have evolved with the development of materials, techniques, and the evidence base.

  • Dr Anil Shrestha
    Dr Anil Shrestha

    Dr

    Anil Shrestha is a Specialist Prosthodontist and Implant surgeon, practising in Lister House, Wimpole Street in Central London, having been invited to take over the practice of his predecessor, Dr Michael Wise.  He accepts patients by referral only for all levels of restorative dental treatment, with a particular interest and expertise in remedial treatments and full mouth rehabilitation work. Working very closely with his specialist colleagues in other disciplines including periodontology, endodontics, orthodontics and maxillo-facial surgery, he provides a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to his patient care for optimal treatment outcomes.  Graduating from Newcastle Dental School in 1992, he spent six years in NHS and mixed general dental practice in the Northeast before completing his MGDS RCS(Eng) followed by his MSc in Conservative Dentistry at the Eastman, with Distinction. He then entered private corporate dental practice as Clinical Lead for the James Hull Associates Group, running their twin, private specialist referral centres at the Eastman in London and in Birmingham City Centre.  Having taught at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, Anil retains his very strong advocacy for postgraduate training in Primary Dental Care and helped to pioneer the new Membership in Advanced General Dental Surgery (MAGDS RCSEd) diploma, a prestigious Tier 2 level accreditation exam for GDPs.  He is the Lead Examiner for the MAGDS RCSEd. diploma and Chair of the Advisory Board in Primary Dental Care at the RCS Edinburgh.

    

4:40 pm

Q&A

5:00 pm

Close

8:30 am

Registration

9:00 am

• Presidents welcome and tribute to Nik Pandya
  Presidents welcome and tribute to Nik Pandya
  • Dr Rajan Nansi
    Dr Rajan Nansi

    Dr

    President of The British Society of Periodontology & Implant Dentistry

    Dr Rajan Nansi is a specialist periodontist, his clinical work is dedicated to periodontology and implant dentistry. He is co-director of RESTORE Dental Specialists and where he works in a multi-disciplinary team of dental consultants and specialists. His practice is based in Barnt Green, south of Birmingham, in Worcestershire.

     

    Rajan’s Midlands connections are further strengthened through associate work in Nottingham at The Campbell Clinic and other practices in Derby and Leicestershire.

    

9:30 am

Hands-on Workshop

• PMPR – Enhancing hand and powered periodontal instrumentation techniques (Cohort 1)
  PMPR – Enhancing hand and powered periodontal instrumentation techniques (Cohort 1)

  To discuss and apply the technical steps required to deliver atraumatic and effective instrumentation for Supra and Sub gingival Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal.

  • Enhancing your ergonomic stance - making your tools work for you not you work around your Instrument 

  • Be able to identify the micro and macro characteristics of dental instruments most commonly used in periodontal instrumentation – Scalers and Graceys 

  • To be able enhance and improve tooth deposit detection techniques 

  • Hand scalers or power driven or both - enhancing your technique to have a more successful outcome in relation to both systems 

  • Adopt steps to deliver root surface coverage and manipulation of lateral pressure 

  • Adapting your instruments for better furcation access 

  • Ms Sarah Balian
    Ms Sarah Balian

    Ms

    Having qualified in 2002 and going immediately into a therapist and specialist periodontal practice positions, presented with a plethora of prospects. I have always had the mind-set of learning something new every year and in 2006 was the year I would push myself out of my comfort zone and  go into teaching (whilst maintaining clinical practice). Taking on this role allowed me to bring forward experiences into the training programmes of our future professionals. Through the development of my teaching role and having strong/inclusive relationships within my practices, I moved on to become Deputy Lead and am now Programme Lead for a London undergraduate programme.

    My peripheral experiences have shown me, every physical aspect of dentistry is reliant on muscle building and memory (much like any sport), my colleagues and I train ‘instrumentation’ in this manner and believe it is a ‘sport’ that requires maintenance.  Reflection and recognition of what we do by acknowledging strengths, celebrating our achievements and striving for improvement is a huge component of my current working style. 

    Away from dentistry, I am mother of two, a runner and in 2016 I joined a rowing club (having had no experience before) which has changed my approach to teaching and teamwork.

    
  • Ms Donna-Marie Corey
    Ms Donna-Marie Corey

    Ms

    In 2008, I was extremely proud to qualify with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy with distinction from King’s College London, Dental Institute. At a time where my profession’s skill set were underutilised in practice, I was able to practice my full remit within various settings of general and specialist practice. I returned to King’s College Hospital in 2011 as an educator for the undergraduate hygiene and therapy programme during which time I have gained an Associate Fellowship in Higher Education and more recently a Membership to the Faculty of Dental Trainers Edinburgh.  In 2021, I became the Module Lead for the Foundation of Clinical Skill Module for the Dental Therapy and Hygiene BSC programme, integrating DTH learning with their BDS peers at Kings College London.  Working with like minded colleagues, we truly believe in building the skills in periodontal instrumentation incrementally and that it is a true form of ‘elite’ sport and needs to be trained and maintained as such.

    I have developed and delivered training in periodontal instrumentation skills for the whole dental team for in-house practice training and wider organisations. 

    In 2013 I was elected Chair of British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists, London Group for two consecutive years which presented me with an opportunity to support our profession through a time of massive change. 

    In my non-world dental world, I practice the art of juggling work and motherhood to two very active young boys. 

    

10:20 am

Refreshments and Trade Show

10:40 am

• PMPR – Enhancing hand and powered periodontal instrumentation techniques (Cohort 1)
  PMPR – Enhancing hand and powered periodontal instrumentation techniques (Cohort 1)

  To discuss and apply the technical steps required to deliver atraumatic and effective instrumentation for Supra and Sub gingival Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal.

  • Enhancing your ergonomic stance - making your tools work for you not you work around your Instrument 

  • Be able to identify the micro and macro characteristics of dental instruments most commonly used in periodontal instrumentation – Scalers and Graceys 

  • To be able enhance and improve tooth deposit detection techniques 

  • Hand scalers or power driven or both - enhancing your technique to have a more successful outcome in relation to both systems 

  • Adopt steps to deliver root surface coverage and manipulation of lateral pressure 

  • Adapting your instruments for better furcation access 

  • Ms Sarah Balian
    Ms Sarah Balian

    Ms

    Having qualified in 2002 and going immediately into a therapist and specialist periodontal practice positions, presented with a plethora of prospects. I have always had the mind-set of learning something new every year and in 2006 was the year I would push myself out of my comfort zone and  go into teaching (whilst maintaining clinical practice). Taking on this role allowed me to bring forward experiences into the training programmes of our future professionals. Through the development of my teaching role and having strong/inclusive relationships within my practices, I moved on to become Deputy Lead and am now Programme Lead for a London undergraduate programme.

    My peripheral experiences have shown me, every physical aspect of dentistry is reliant on muscle building and memory (much like any sport), my colleagues and I train ‘instrumentation’ in this manner and believe it is a ‘sport’ that requires maintenance.  Reflection and recognition of what we do by acknowledging strengths, celebrating our achievements and striving for improvement is a huge component of my current working style. 

    Away from dentistry, I am mother of two, a runner and in 2016 I joined a rowing club (having had no experience before) which has changed my approach to teaching and teamwork.

    
  • Ms Donna-Marie Corey
    Ms Donna-Marie Corey

    Ms

    In 2008, I was extremely proud to qualify with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy with distinction from King’s College London, Dental Institute. At a time where my profession’s skill set were underutilised in practice, I was able to practice my full remit within various settings of general and specialist practice. I returned to King’s College Hospital in 2011 as an educator for the undergraduate hygiene and therapy programme during which time I have gained an Associate Fellowship in Higher Education and more recently a Membership to the Faculty of Dental Trainers Edinburgh.  In 2021, I became the Module Lead for the Foundation of Clinical Skill Module for the Dental Therapy and Hygiene BSC programme, integrating DTH learning with their BDS peers at Kings College London.  Working with like minded colleagues, we truly believe in building the skills in periodontal instrumentation incrementally and that it is a true form of ‘elite’ sport and needs to be trained and maintained as such.

    I have developed and delivered training in periodontal instrumentation skills for the whole dental team for in-house practice training and wider organisations. 

    In 2013 I was elected Chair of British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists, London Group for two consecutive years which presented me with an opportunity to support our profession through a time of massive change. 

    In my non-world dental world, I practice the art of juggling work and motherhood to two very active young boys. 

    

12:35 pm

Lunch and Trade Show

1:30 pm

• PMPR – Enhancing hand and powered periodontal instrumentation techniques (Cohort 2)
  PMPR – Enhancing hand and powered periodontal instrumentation techniques (Cohort 2)

  To discuss and apply the technical steps required to deliver atraumatic and effective instrumentation for Supra and Sub gingival Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal.

  • Enhancing your ergonomic stance - making your tools work for you not you work around your Instrument 

  • Be able to identify the micro and macro characteristics of dental instruments most commonly used in periodontal instrumentation – Scalers and Graceys 

  • To be able enhance and improve tooth deposit detection techniques 

  • Hand scalers or power driven or both - enhancing your technique to have a more successful outcome in relation to both systems 

  • Adopt steps to deliver root surface coverage and manipulation of lateral pressure 

  • Adapting your instruments for better furcation access 

  • Ms Sarah Balian
    Ms Sarah Balian

    Ms

    Having qualified in 2002 and going immediately into a therapist and specialist periodontal practice positions, presented with a plethora of prospects. I have always had the mind-set of learning something new every year and in 2006 was the year I would push myself out of my comfort zone and  go into teaching (whilst maintaining clinical practice). Taking on this role allowed me to bring forward experiences into the training programmes of our future professionals. Through the development of my teaching role and having strong/inclusive relationships within my practices, I moved on to become Deputy Lead and am now Programme Lead for a London undergraduate programme.

    My peripheral experiences have shown me, every physical aspect of dentistry is reliant on muscle building and memory (much like any sport), my colleagues and I train ‘instrumentation’ in this manner and believe it is a ‘sport’ that requires maintenance.  Reflection and recognition of what we do by acknowledging strengths, celebrating our achievements and striving for improvement is a huge component of my current working style. 

    Away from dentistry, I am mother of two, a runner and in 2016 I joined a rowing club (having had no experience before) which has changed my approach to teaching and teamwork.

    
  • Ms Donna-Marie Corey
    Ms Donna-Marie Corey

    Ms

    In 2008, I was extremely proud to qualify with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy with distinction from King’s College London, Dental Institute. At a time where my profession’s skill set were underutilised in practice, I was able to practice my full remit within various settings of general and specialist practice. I returned to King’s College Hospital in 2011 as an educator for the undergraduate hygiene and therapy programme during which time I have gained an Associate Fellowship in Higher Education and more recently a Membership to the Faculty of Dental Trainers Edinburgh.  In 2021, I became the Module Lead for the Foundation of Clinical Skill Module for the Dental Therapy and Hygiene BSC programme, integrating DTH learning with their BDS peers at Kings College London.  Working with like minded colleagues, we truly believe in building the skills in periodontal instrumentation incrementally and that it is a true form of ‘elite’ sport and needs to be trained and maintained as such.

    I have developed and delivered training in periodontal instrumentation skills for the whole dental team for in-house practice training and wider organisations. 

    In 2013 I was elected Chair of British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists, London Group for two consecutive years which presented me with an opportunity to support our profession through a time of massive change. 

    In my non-world dental world, I practice the art of juggling work and motherhood to two very active young boys. 

    

2:50 pm

Refreshments and Trade Show

3:20 pm

• PMPR – Enhancing hand and powered periodontal instrumentation techniques (Cohort 2)
  PMPR – Enhancing hand and powered periodontal instrumentation techniques (Cohort 2)

  To discuss and apply the technical steps required to deliver atraumatic and effective instrumentation for Supra and Sub gingival Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal.

  • Enhancing your ergonomic stance - making your tools work for you not you work around your Instrument 

  • Be able to identify the micro and macro characteristics of dental instruments most commonly used in periodontal instrumentation – Scalers and Graceys 

  • To be able enhance and improve tooth deposit detection techniques 

  • Hand scalers or power driven or both - enhancing your technique to have a more successful outcome in relation to both systems 

  • Adopt steps to deliver root surface coverage and manipulation of lateral pressure 

  • Adapting your instruments for better furcation access 

  • Ms Sarah Balian
    Ms Sarah Balian

    Ms

    Having qualified in 2002 and going immediately into a therapist and specialist periodontal practice positions, presented with a plethora of prospects. I have always had the mind-set of learning something new every year and in 2006 was the year I would push myself out of my comfort zone and  go into teaching (whilst maintaining clinical practice). Taking on this role allowed me to bring forward experiences into the training programmes of our future professionals. Through the development of my teaching role and having strong/inclusive relationships within my practices, I moved on to become Deputy Lead and am now Programme Lead for a London undergraduate programme.

    My peripheral experiences have shown me, every physical aspect of dentistry is reliant on muscle building and memory (much like any sport), my colleagues and I train ‘instrumentation’ in this manner and believe it is a ‘sport’ that requires maintenance.  Reflection and recognition of what we do by acknowledging strengths, celebrating our achievements and striving for improvement is a huge component of my current working style. 

    Away from dentistry, I am mother of two, a runner and in 2016 I joined a rowing club (having had no experience before) which has changed my approach to teaching and teamwork.

    
  • Ms Donna-Marie Corey
    Ms Donna-Marie Corey

    Ms

    In 2008, I was extremely proud to qualify with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy with distinction from King’s College London, Dental Institute. At a time where my profession’s skill set were underutilised in practice, I was able to practice my full remit within various settings of general and specialist practice. I returned to King’s College Hospital in 2011 as an educator for the undergraduate hygiene and therapy programme during which time I have gained an Associate Fellowship in Higher Education and more recently a Membership to the Faculty of Dental Trainers Edinburgh.  In 2021, I became the Module Lead for the Foundation of Clinical Skill Module for the Dental Therapy and Hygiene BSC programme, integrating DTH learning with their BDS peers at Kings College London.  Working with like minded colleagues, we truly believe in building the skills in periodontal instrumentation incrementally and that it is a true form of ‘elite’ sport and needs to be trained and maintained as such.

    I have developed and delivered training in periodontal instrumentation skills for the whole dental team for in-house practice training and wider organisations. 

    In 2013 I was elected Chair of British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists, London Group for two consecutive years which presented me with an opportunity to support our profession through a time of massive change. 

    In my non-world dental world, I practice the art of juggling work and motherhood to two very active young boys. 

    

5:00 pm

Close

8:45 am

Registration

9:00 am

• Implant Surgery: Planning, workflow and imaging
  Implant Surgery: Planning, workflow and imaging

  Whether carrying out simple or complex treatments, the use of 3D technologies, along with contemporary surgical and prosthetic protocols, may enhance outcomes and contribute to a more enjoyable and predictable implant practice. The mainstream use of these technologies has transformed the way we carry out treatment, and dramatically impacts upon the management of our patients. A creative use of technology permits new approaches to treatment that could never have been previously considered, facilitating treatment in anatomically constrained situations.

  The aim of this lecture is to show how surgery can be enhanced by the use of strategic implant planning, and the plan predictably transferred to the operative site, elegantly leading to a predetermined  prosthetic outcome.

  1. To consider how implant surgery can be improved by access to 3D technologies

  2. To discuss different aspects of the digital workflow - prosthetic planning, 3D imaging, guided and navigated surgery, and the delivery of  provisional or definitive prostheses

  3. To identify and discuss perils and pitfalls in the use of technology

  Delegates will be able to:

  1. Identify situations where patients will benefit from the use of enhanced 3D-thinking 

  2. Understand how the use of 3D technologies can  lead to a more predictable and creative approach to implant treatments.

  3. Understand the different ‘inputs’ and ‘outputs’ to and from the digital workflow 

  GDC Development Outcomes A, B, and C

  • Dr Andrew Dawood
    Dr Andrew Dawood

    Dr

    Andrew devotes his time to dental implant surgery at the Dawood and Tanner Dental Practice. He is also an Honorary Consultant at University College Hospital London, and at the Hospital for Sick Children Great Ormond Street, where he provides implant-based reconstructions for oncology patients.

    Andrew utilises the latest technology to plan and implement both simple and advanced treatments. He has a particular interest in the implant rehabilitation of patients who have atrophic jaws; particularly those who have suffered implant failure with extensive bone loss. 

    Andrew has a passion for technology and is the Clinical Director of Cavendish Imaging, an independent CBCT imaging centre.

    

9:45 am

• Optimising the use of CBCT in periodontal and implant practice
  Optimising the use of CBCT in periodontal and implant practice

  1. Selection criteria for the use of CBCT in periodontal and implant dentistry

  2. The strengths and limitations of CBCT

  3. The training requirements of CBCT for the practicing clinician
  • Dr Jimmy Makdissi
    Dr Jimmy Makdissi

    Dr

    Dr Makdissi joined the Institute of Dentistry, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, in 2004 as a Clinical Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology. He directs the Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology programme of the undergraduate BDS curriculum. He completed his specialist training at Guy’s Hospital and obtained the Diploma of Dental Radiology from the Royal College of Radiologists. He has served on the Education Committee of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. He has also served as the Dental Tutor for the London Deanery at Barts Health, the Faculty Tutor at the Royal College of Surgeons and as the President of the Metropolitan Branch of the British Dental Association. In addition, he is the founder of the Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Interpretation Masterclass providing UK-based CBCT hands-on training along with a collection of e-learning modules. Jimmy is currently doing his PhD on the use of MRI in Dentistry.

    

10:30 am

Q&A

10:45 am

Refreshments and Trade Show

11:15 am

• Restorative workflow in implant dentistry
  Restorative workflow in implant dentistry

  • Digital and Conventional workflow

  • Abutment selection

  • Shade matching

  • Material choice for restoring implants

  • Occlusion in implants

  • Maintenance protocols for implants
  • Mr Kushal Gadhia
    Mr Kushal Gadhia

    Mr

    Kushal is a Consultant and Honorary Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Hospital and a Specialist in Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry.

    ​

    He qualified as a dentist from the University of Bristol in 2005. He was appointed as a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Hospital in 2014. He has a particularly keen interest in treatment planning of the failing dentition, managing complex restorative and implant cases and in Dental Implant Surgery.

    ​

    Since graduating, Kushal has won over 13 national and international awards for his commitment to dentistry. He was the Chair of the Young Practitioners Group for British Society of Prosthodontics (BSSPD) between 2014-2018 and has held various positions within national dental societies including the British Society of Periodontology (BSP), British Society of Prosthodontics (BSSPD) and Specialist Registrar in Restorative Dentistry Group (SRRDG).

    ​

    He has organised various national and international study days and conferences, as well as being actively engaged in lecturing, teaching and research. He has published in over 20 peer-reviewed journals.

    ​

    In 2017, Kushal co-founded the Advanced Centre Of Excellence (ACE) to teach and provide post graduate dental education to dentists. In his spare time, he has a passion for music, plays various musical instruments and enjoys travelling.

    

12:00 pm

• Maintaining peri-implant health & managing complications
  Maintaining peri-implant health & managing complications

  To describe what peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis are and how they are defined. To explain potential mechanisms leading to pathogenesis of peri-implant complications and discuss ways to manage them.

  -        Become familiar with principles of prevention of peri-implant diseases

  -        Understand options for treatment of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis

  • Professor Luigi Nibali
    Professor Luigi Nibali

    Professor

    Prof. Luigi Nibali graduated from the University of Catania in Italy and was awarded a PhD in Periodontology at University College London in 2006. He previously worked as Clinical Lecturer and then Reader in Periodontology at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute and then at Queen Mary University of London. He is currently Professor/Honorary Consultant, Academic and Clinical Lead and Director of the Postgraduate program in Periodontology at King’s College London, based at Guy’s Hospital. He is also interim co-Lead of the Oral Clinical Research Unit. Prof. Nibali has widely published in the medical and dental literature and received several International research prizes in periodontology and is currently Associate Editor of the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. His research interests range from periodontal medicine, genetics and microbial aetiopathogenesis and minimally-invasive periodontal treatment of intrabony defects and furcations.

    

12:45 pm

Q&A

1:00 pm

Lunch and Trade Show

2:00 pm

• Sir Wilfred Fish Prize - Winner's presentation
  Sir Wilfred Fish Prize - Winner's presentation

2:15 pm

• Perio and Occlusion: The known and the unknown
  Perio and Occlusion: The known and the unknown

  • The role of occlusion in periodontal patients

  • How current, applicable and accurate is the literature on this topic

  • Managing occlusal trauma

  • What can we do to challenge current concepts?
  • Mr Kushal Gadhia
    Mr Kushal Gadhia

    Mr

    Kushal is a Consultant and Honorary Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Hospital and a Specialist in Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry.

    ​

    He qualified as a dentist from the University of Bristol in 2005. He was appointed as a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Hospital in 2014. He has a particularly keen interest in treatment planning of the failing dentition, managing complex restorative and implant cases and in Dental Implant Surgery.

    ​

    Since graduating, Kushal has won over 13 national and international awards for his commitment to dentistry. He was the Chair of the Young Practitioners Group for British Society of Prosthodontics (BSSPD) between 2014-2018 and has held various positions within national dental societies including the British Society of Periodontology (BSP), British Society of Prosthodontics (BSSPD) and Specialist Registrar in Restorative Dentistry Group (SRRDG).

    ​

    He has organised various national and international study days and conferences, as well as being actively engaged in lecturing, teaching and research. He has published in over 20 peer-reviewed journals.

    ​

    In 2017, Kushal co-founded the Advanced Centre Of Excellence (ACE) to teach and provide post graduate dental education to dentists. In his spare time, he has a passion for music, plays various musical instruments and enjoys travelling.

    

2:45 pm

• Inside-out: The endo - perio interface
  Inside-out: The endo - perio interface

  To discuss current concepts and modern treatment strategies for the management of endodontically and periodontally involved teeth.

  • To revise the classification and diagnosis of "endo.-perio." lesions

  • To explore the interactions in the periodontal and endodontic interface, and pathogenesis of endo.-perio. lesions

  • To outline the treatment considerations to optimise clinical outcomes and survival of compromised periodontally and endodontically involved teeth

  To have gained an understanding of the disease processes, prognosis, and treatment strategies for teeth that are compromised endodontically and periodontally.

  • Dr Sanjeev Bhanderi
    Dr Sanjeev Bhanderi

    Dr

    Dr Sanjeev Bhanderi BDS MSc FDS RCPS(Glasg) F.CGDent, qualified in 1993 from Guys and St Thomas’ Hospitals (University of London).

    In 1997, Sanjeev completed his postgraduate training in Endodontology at the University of Manchester Dental hospital and has been a GDC-registered Specialist in Endodontics since 2000.

    He has worked exclusively in private Specialist endodontic practices in Manchester, Liverpool, and London.  

    From 2020 to 2022, Sanjeev was elected as President of the British Endodontic Society.  

    Over the period, Dr Sanjeev Bhanderi has been committed to teaching: 

    • Course Leader (2009 to 2012) for the MSc Endodontology at the UCLan, Preston

    • Visiting Lecturer (2000 to 2018) for the M.Clin.Dent. in Endodontology, University of Manchester 

    • Endodontic Lead for the FGDP Diploma in Restorative Dentistry in London and Manchester until 2017

    • Senior Lecturer at the University of Liverpool Dental school for the DDSc Specialist Endodontic training programme

    • External Examiner for the MSc in Endodontology at UCLan

    • Examiner for M.Endo. (Specialty membership), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

    • Numerous CE courses/conventions for general dentists throughout the UK, and he has lectured internationally in the Middle East, India, South East Asia, and in Europe

     

    He is also an active Specialist member of the American Association of Endodontics (AAE) and has a particular interest in endodontic microsurgery (U. Penn, Philadelphia certified).  He also works as a certified medico-legal witness (University of Cardiff Law School). 

    In 2009, Sanjeev opened his new state-of-the-art Specialist endodontic practice ENDO61 in South Manchester where he runs live clinical demos. and courses for visiting practitioners and postgraduate students.

    

3:15 pm

Refreshments and Trade Show

3:45 pm

• Perio - Ortho (Part 1) - The Orthodontist's perspective
  Perio - Ortho (Part 1) - The Orthodontist's perspective

  The Orthodontic / Periodontal interface, an update

  The aims and objectives are to cover the following topics:

  1. Does Orthodontics cause periodontal problems? 

  2. Can Orthodontics prevent periodontal problems? 

  3. What is the best time for orthodontic treatment of periodontal patients? 

  4. What are the orthodontic treatment aims for periodontal patients? 

  5. Bone levels and orthodontics: some ideas

  6. Orthodontic treatment modalities for periodontal patients  

  7. An update on orthodontic retention 

  Following the presentation the participants should be able to discuss and critically appraise the topics above. This should enable better interdisciplinary communication, improving patient care. 

  • Professor Dirk Bister
    Professor Dirk Bister

    Professor

    Dirk Bister qualified in medicine and dentistry at the Heinrich – Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany and he received his doctorates form the same institution. H

    e trained on the combined MSc / MOrth programme in Orthodontics at Guy's and St Thomas', United Medical and Dental Schools, obtaining his specialist qualification in 1999. This was followed by senior registrar training and he was appointed consultant in 2003.

    Dirk is clinical lead in orthodontics at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation Trust and Professor of Clinical Orthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King’s College London, the biggest Dental School in the UK. 

    The orthodontic department and its associated training programmes are one of the largest in Europe and Dirk, amongst other things, chairs the King’s Health Partners Programme for Orthodontic Therapists.

    Dirk holds an MA in higher education and is fellow of the Higher Education Academy; he has published widely in the field of Orthodontics and has lectured nationally and internationally.

    Dirk is associate Editor and book review editor of the ‘European Journal of Orthodontics’. He also serves as Specialist Editor of ‘The Surgeon’, the Journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland.

    Dirk is also examiner for MOrth of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (specialist examination for Orthodontics) at national and international level as well as Orthodontic Therapy. 

    Dirk was the President of the European Orthodontic Society in 2018 for the Congress in Edinburgh and is the honorary secretary of the society since 2020. 

    

4:15 pm

• Perio - Ortho (Part 2) - The Periodontist's perspective
  Perio - Ortho (Part 2) - The Periodontist's perspective

  1. Orthodontics, patient expectations and treatment planning choices by periodontists and prosthodontists.

  2. What is the best time and what factors govern mucogingival treatment of patients undergoing orthodontics?

  Following the presentation the participants should have gained a view of how orthodontics can be an important part of the management of periodontal and restorative cases. They should have also gained some insight into what factors govern treatment choices of mucogingival problems in orthodontic patients. 

  • Dr Edward Sammut
    Dr Edward Sammut

    Dr

    Edward qualified in 2001 and after a two-year residency in Oral Surgery and Restorative Dentistry, he worked for one year at the Edinburgh Postgraduate Dental Institute. In 2005, he commenced the four-year specialist training programme in Periodontology at Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Dental Institute and obtained his MSc and MClinDent in Periodontology. Before returning to Malta, he spent five years in London practicing as a visiting specialist in prestigious private practices.

    Edward’s main project now is leading his father’s dental practice forward as Sammut Specialists. He has also maintained his interest in teaching and holds the post of Visiting Lecturer at the University of Malta, is the Director of the ITI Study Club Malta and mentors young dentists in implant treatment.

    In 2019, Edward was awarded the title of Fellow in the International College of Dentists in a ceremony in Thessaloniki in Greece.

    

4:45 pm

Q&A

5:00 pm

Close

8:45 am

Registration

9:00 am

• Interpreting the S3 treatment guidelines - friend or foe?
  Interpreting the S3 treatment guidelines - friend or foe?

  This lecture will aim to demystify the S3 treatment guidelines and allow people to quickly access and interpret the information within the document. We will also briefly discuss the main points of the stepwise approach to periodontal disease management that is supported by the guidelines. 

  At the end of this presentation delegates will:

  • Understand how to quickly access and interpret the S3 treatment guidelines. 

  • Understand the implications for evidence based periodontal management including a stepwise approach to care. 

  • Dr Ian Dunn
    Dr Ian Dunn

    Dr

    Ian is a Specialist Periodontist based in Liverpool and Wilmslow. He is the former teaching lead in Periodontics and Senior Clinical Teacher in Periodontics at Liverpool University and lectures around the UK with the PerioCourses Team. Ian is the Honorary Treasurer of the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry and is also part of the BSP Faculty. 

    

9:30 am

• Promoting Oral Health: Inside the surgery and beyond
  Promoting Oral Health: Inside the surgery and beyond

  To help dental professionals utilise social media and the internet to educate and motivate patients.

  • Understand the different types of social media platforms available  

  • Gain confidence with the basics of how you can use them 

  • Learn how to create content and promote it on social media/internet  

  • Identify the opportunities for when using social media is appropriate 

  • Apply social media to your daily workflow   

  • Attract new patients and increase revenue using social media 
  • Miss Anna Middleton
    Miss Anna Middleton

    Miss

    Anna is a dedicated and passionate award-winning dental hygienist & therapist. She founded her business ‘London Hygienist’ with the mission to change the way oral healthcare is delivered to patients. Anna used her social media platforms to grow her brand in a variety of ways. This has attracted an ever-growing following and loyal patient base from the public, press and celebrities alike. Her online presence has led to her becoming a key opinion leader and ambassador for several large dental brands/organisations and she regularly lectures and writes for both industry and consumer press.

    

10:00 am

• Inspirational or Aspirational: My journey
  Inspirational or Aspirational: My journey

  • To examine the legislation changes for Direct access and the opportunities presented.

  • To discuss direct access and how this facilitates patient care and progresses change within General Practice.

  • To explore a business within a business and how to invest wisely.

  • To be able to discuss moving Dental Hygiene forward in an ever changing climate.

  • To be able to understand the importance of team work and forward planning for successful business.

  • Mrs Christina Chatfield
    Mrs Christina Chatfield

    Mrs

    Christina Chatfield, a dental hygienist, is clinical director and owner of Dental Health Spa Ltd which opened on the high street of Brighton in September 2007. 

    Entrepreneur and passionate healthcare professional raising the profile of the dental hygienist and improving access to the dental team through a collaborative approach to implementing Direct Access. Committed to raising awareness to Oral Cancer and driving support for HPV vaccinations for boys through campaigning and fundraising for the Oral Heal Foundation.

    She has over 20 years experience in practice and has worked within major blue chip health companies first with Oral B and then Dental Science liaison with Pfizer returning to a clinical role and practice to launch Dental Health Spa.  She qualified from Dundee in 1982 and moved to Brighton with her 3 children in 1994. Her experience within healthcare has enhanced both her clinical and continued academic learning, as well as building synergistic working relationships from all areas of the dental industry. Christina is passionate about empowering the patient and making dental hygiene treatments easily accessible for all.

    

10:30 am

Q&A

10:45 am

Refreshments and Trade Show

11:15 am

• Risk assessing dental implant patients and setting up protocols and care pathways in practice
  Risk assessing dental implant patients and setting up protocols and care pathways in practice

  Risk Assessing and Individual Risk Profiling has become recognised as the main component of evaluating Implant patient disease susceptibility and disease progression. In enabling the Hygienist and Therapist to determine these factors it is prudent to establish a Risk Assessment Tool within clinical practice.  

  This lecture will guide the Hygienist and Therapist through the advantages and practicalities of setting up Protocols and Care Pathways for their Implant Patients from placement through to restoration and into long term Maintenance.  

  1.    To understand the role of the Hygienist and Therapist in Risk Assessing Implant Patients 

  2.    To understand the need for the for long term maintenance of the Implant Patient 

  3.    To understand when to escalate from maintenance to treatment of peri-implant disease 

  1.    Identify the need for Individual Risk Profiling 

  2.    Recognise the need for a Risk Assessment Protocol  

  3.    Initiating a Care Pathway for Mucositis and Peri-implantitis 

  GDC Development Outcome C

  • Ms Karen Walker
    Ms Karen Walker

    Ms

    Karen Walker has worked at The Campbell Clinic Specialist Dental Practice in Nottingham since 2009 and during this time has developed Maintenance Protocols for all patients who undertake Implant Treatment within the practice. Through The Campbell Academy, Karen teaches these Protocols to Dentists and Hygienists across the country enabling them to maintain and educate their patients. Karen runs her own courses and Hygienist Study Clubs to promote and emphasise the need for continuing maintenance of dental implants among her peers. In 2018 Karen won a Research prize and published a paper on the importance of patients maintaining good oral hygiene to help support and maintain dental implants. 

    Karen was the DCP Representative for the Association of Dental Implantology in 2014-2016 and is currently a DHT Ambassador for the International Team of Implantology. 

    

12:00 pm

• Medico-legal aspects of periodontal practice
  Medico-legal aspects of periodontal practice

  The aim of the lecture is to:

  • Explore why periodontal disease has been, and continues to be, an issue for indemnity organisations

  • Highlight the relevance of this to the delegates

  • Discuss how to manage difficult conversations about previous care

  By the end of the lecture the delegates should:

  • Have a better understanding of how to protect their position should a professional challenge arise

  • Have a better understanding of how to handle difficult questions from new patients

  GDC Development Outcomes A & D

  • Dr Andrew Walker
    Dr Andrew Walker

    Dr

    Andy is a registered Specialist in Periodontics. He has worked in both NHS and private general practice, as well as in specialist referral practice. In 2015 he started working part time as an Associate Dento Legal Adviser for Dental Protection, whilst continuing to work in specialist periodontal practice. In 2018 he became a full time Dentolegal Consultant at Dental Protection, but retains a small teaching commitment at The University of Liverpool Dental School.

    

12:45 pm

Q&A

1:00 pm

Lunch and Trade Show