Who is this Diploma for?
This programme is designed specifically to provide qualified dentists with the skills and knowledge to confidently perform periodontal treatment to an advanced standard. It is suitable for dentists at any stage of their career, regardless of work setting.
Certificates and trophies will be issued on successful completion of the diploma programme and completed payments.
What are the benefits of completing the Diploma?
- Postgraduate level qualification
- Bringing specialist value to your patient and practice
- Fully supported flexible learning programme
- Direct and immediate application in practice
- Close support and ongoing one-to-one tailored mentoring
Why Perio School?
- Programme led and taught by Dr Reena Wadia
- Specialist periodontist and founder of Perio School
- Works directly with general dentists – fully understanding the working environment
- Lectures globally - formal teaching qualifications
- State-of-the-art training facilities at Harley Street
- Large practical component, including demonstration on live patients or patient simulation videos
- Small group size
- Unlimited access to an extensive and exclusive library of articles and videos (templates, checklists, and handouts all provided)
- One-to-one tailored mentoring throughout the course
- Exclusive access to The Perio School Club for ongoing support after Diploma completion
- Large supportive network community of dental professionals with regular ongoing events before/during/after the diploma
- Payment plans available to spread the investment
MSc Specialist Practice of Periodontal Therapy
Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Periodontics, you have the opportunity to progress to an MSc in Specialist Practice of Periodontal Therapy. This one-year accelerated programme is delivered in collaboration with SynTrain International Academy and the University of Greater Manchester, offering a unique pathway to further deepen your expertise.
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Logistics
2027 SESSIONS:
01 - Monday 18th January
02 - Monday 15th February
03 - Monday 22nd March
04 - Monday 19th April
05 - Monday 17th May
06 - Monday 21st June
07 - Monday 19th July
08 - Monday 16th August
09 - Monday 20th September
10 - Monday 18th October
11 - Monday 15th November
On-going virtual support
Structure:
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5 units
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11 in-person teaching sessions
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Hands-on training on models, pig’s heads and patients – non-surgical treatment, pocket reduction surgery (regenerative and resective), gum recession surgery, crown lengthening surgery (aesthetic and restorative)
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Role play and presentations
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Assessment via timed essay, MCQs, case viva and reflective logbook
Location:
75 Harley Street, London W1G 8QL
Timing:
09:00 - 17:30
The Curriculum
Unit 1: The Periodontal Journey & Practical Periodontics
- Anatomy
- Aetiology and epidemiology
- Risk factors
- Assessment
- Classification and diagnosis
- Prognosis
- Treatment planning
- Non-surgical treatment including use of adjuncts
- Management of acute conditions
- Management of the occlusion
- Management of dentine hypersensitivity
- Supportive periodontal care
- Periodontics in practice – profitable periodontics, working successfully with your hygienist, ‘The Exam Cycle’
- One-to-one hands-on practical session on hand and ultrasonic instrumentation
- Treatment planning case discussions
Unit 2: Multidisciplinary management
- Paediatric care
- Endo-Perio
- Ortho-Perio
- Implants
- Case presentations
Unit 3: Pocket Reduction Surgery
- Indications
- Resective pocket reduction surgery
- Regenerative pocket reduction surgery including use of bone grafts and membranes
- Steps involved
- One-to-one hands-on practical session on above plus commencing with basic surgical techniques and suturing (models and pigs’ heads)
- Live patient demo or patient simulation videos
Unit 4: Crown Lengthening
- Types of crown lengthening surgery
- Indications
- Key steps for successful aesthetic and restorative crown lengthening
- Alternatives
- Practical session (models and pigs’ heads)
- Live patient demo or patient simulation videos
Unit 5: Gingival Recession
- Aetiology
- Indications for surgery
- Types of surgery and basic steps to include free gingival grafts and coronally advanced flaps with connective tissue grafts
- Practical session (pigs’ heads)
- Live patient demo or patient simulation videos
Included Extras
Exclusive access to online articles and videos
One-to-one mentoring and guidance by Dr Reena Wadia
Specialist hands-on equipment for use during practical sessions
Dedicated Perio School team will be be on site to provide tailored support as needed
Course workbook
Coffee and Soft Drinks
Snacks and Lunch (dietary requirements catered for upon request)
Preparing for the Diploma
Getting Here:
By Car:
- Street Parking available
- Local NCP Carpark:
NCP
Harley Street
7 Weymouth Mews
London, W1B 1QE
By Train:
Great Portland Street Underground
Oxford Circus Underground
Bond Street Underground
Baker Street Underground
Marylebone National Rail
Come with an open mind and questions. Bring active cases to discuss with the Perio School Team.
Sleep well as the day is designed to be intense, but there will be plenty of breaks. Coffee, water, and soft drinks are provided.
