Webinar - The Building Blocks of Periodontal Risk Assessment Tools
17.07.2025, 7:00pm-8:30pm
The webinar is free for members, non-member charges are £20 Hygienist/Therapist, £30 Dentist.
Bookings will close at midday on Wednesday 16 July 2025.
Registering instructions will be sent out on Wednesday 16 July 2025, as you need to register with Zoom (a quick and simple process). After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar on the evening.
Only the first 500 participants to log in on the evening will be able to participate in the live event.
However, booked participants will be able to view the webinar after the event on the BSP website. You will be notified when the recorded presentation is available for viewing.
1.5 hours CPD is offered to all delegates who have booked and viewed the webinar. Bookings must have been made through the BSP website. Non-members will need their booking reference number to obtain CPD. Evaluation form and CPD certificates will be available after the event on the website.
Talks
Webinar - The Building Blocks of Periodontal Risk Assessment Tools
Aims
Due to the differential susceptibility to periodontitis, patients will present with varying treatment needs. Periodontal risk assessment tools play a crucial role in identifying these unique needs, allowing clinicians to personalize treatment plans effectively. This webinar will explore the currently available risk assessment tools, highlighting the clinical parameters that are included in these tools. In addition, emerging prognostic biomarkers in periodontology will be introduced, offering insights into potential advancements in risk assessment.
Outcomes
Gain familiarity with the available risk assessment tools and the clinical parameters that comprise these tools.
Understand the limitations of current risk assessment tools and the implications for periodontal care.
GDC Development Outcomes: A & C
Speakers
Speakers
Dr Jacob Chew
Biography
Dr. Jacob Chew is an Academic Fellow at the Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore (NUS). As a periodontist, he values the importance of grounding clinical practice in robust scientific evidence. His research interests lie in precision periodontics, with a particular focus on microbial biomarker development.
