Module Directors:

-Dr. Lu Zhiyin
BDS (Singapore)
MDS (Periodontology) (Hong Kong
 

Dr. Bai Shuren, Adrian
BDS (Singapore),
M Perio RCS (Edinburgh),
MDS (Periodontology) (Singapore)

Panel Lecturer:

Dr. Ling Tai Rong Jeremy

BDS 2018, University of Adelaide, Australia
MDS (Periodontology) (Singapore) (NUS)2025, 

Learning Objectives:

Understand the significance of the periodontium in the long-term survival of the dentition and, therefore, the longevity and success of the dentist’s prescribed treatment.
Understand the various non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatment modalities available.
Understand when to indicate crown lengthening procedures to enhance the restorative outcome and perform simple crown lengthening procedures in non-aesthetic regions.

Average teacher-student ratio: 1 : 20 (for lecture).

Assessment: Didactic, Demonstration & Examination – 12 hrs

Course Dates & Topics

Lecture 1 11th Feb 2026
Understand the significance of the periodontium in the long-term survival of the dentition and, therefore, the longevity and success of the dentist’s prescribed treatment. Update on the systemic link with periodontitis.

Lecture 2 25th Mar 2026
Understand the basics of tissue management and suture techniques, including clinical applications for simple surgical procedures, implant surgeries and crown lengthening surgeries.

Lecture 3 7th Mar 2026
Understand when to indicate crown lengthening procedures to enhance the restorative outcome and perform simple crown lengthening procedures in non-aesthetic regions.
*Hands-on session

Lecture 4 14th Mar 2026
A) Understand the various non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatment modalities available. Business of periodontics Success and failure Guided biofilm therapy, prophyjet, periochip, periocline. Benefits of dentifrices and probiotics. 
B) Gingival recession - treatment modalities
*Hands-on session