Module Director:

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

Panel Lecturer:

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

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), 1 : 5 (for clinical supervision)

Clinical case requirement: 2 cases of crown lengthening surgery in non-aesthetic region

Assessment: Didactic, Demonstration & Examination – 10 hrs

Course Dates & Topics

Lecture 1
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
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

Lecture 3
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