Train at & with Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

This is not just another course. It’s a career-defining educational experience.

A 4-day immersive programme bringing together a select global cohort of dentists and hygienists/therapists from the Perio School community.

Designed for clinicians who want to practise at the highest level, this programme combines science, skill, strategy, and perspective – all within one of the most prestigious institutions in the world.

APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL 15 MAY

DATES

2 – 5 December 2026


  • Day 1: The Modern Prevention-Led Perio Practice
  • Day 2: Predictable Periodontal Treatment
  • Day 3: Hands-On + Beyond the Chair
  • Day 4: Harvard Prevention Symposium (complimentary access)

LOCATION

Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Boston, Massachusetts, USA


Beyond the Lecture Theatre:

  • Official Harvard campus tour
  • Reception drinks with faculty and peers
  • Professional event photography
  • Official Harvard School of Dental Medicine certificate

A SELECT GLOBAL COHORT

15 Dentists and 15 Hygienists/Therapists


Dentists and hygienists/therapists within the Perio School community.

Individuals who value high-level education, environment, and network.

  • Dentists: ÂŁ3,100 + VAT
  • Hygienists/Therapists: ÂŁ2,300 + VAT

Why This Programme Exists

Modern periodontology is no longer limited by knowledge. It is limited by how we apply it. This programme is built to bridge that gap.

To move beyond theory and into:

  • Clearer diagnosis
  • More predictable treatment
  • Stronger patient communication
  • Higher-level clinical thinking

What Makes This Different

  • Taught by Harvard School of Dental Medicine faculty
  • Application-only, limited cohort (approximately 30 global delegates)
  • A blend of lectures, workshops, and hands-on learning
  • Focus on real-world implementation, not just theory
  • Access to a global network of high-performing clinicians
  • Hosted within HDSM

Core Themes

  • Prevention as the foundation of modern dentistry

  • Predictability in non-surgical and surgical care

  • Translating knowledge into patient behaviour and compliance

  • Communication as a clinical skill

  • Business, leadership, and building a high-level practice

  • The future of periodontology and interdisciplinary care

What You Will Leave With

A renewed sense of inspiration – raising the standard for your practice

Practical frameworks you can implement immediately

Stronger communication strategies that improve patient outcomes

Ideas for career and business development

A global network of like-minded clinicians

A Harvard-backed educational milestone in your career

Application Process

Application-only programme. Limited places. Selection required.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 MAY 2026

APPLY NOW

PROGRAMME DIRECTORS

DR REENA WADIA

Programme Director

Founder & Principal Periodontist,
Perio School

DR DAVID WU

Programme Director

Interim Program Director,
Advanced Graduate Periodontology,
HSDM

From Harley Street to Harvard School of Dental Medicine – raising the standard of periodontology globally.

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