Four practical days with Ian Dunn and Helen Minnery on periodontal care, implant maintenance and S3-guideline application.
Course provider
When
Next: 28 Jan 2027
CPD
24 CPD
Duration
4 days in 2 compulsory blocks
Where
Liverpool
Overview
Ian Dunn and Helen Minnery lead this four-day modular Perio Courses programme for dental hygienists and therapists. A maximum of 16 delegates work through the assessment and management of periodontal and peri-implant disease, using case discussions and practical exercises.
Consider prognosis, aetiology and risk factors, screening, periodontal probing, radiograph interpretation and diagnostic pitfalls. A diagnostic quiz and discussion of patient motivation connect assessment with effective self-performed plaque control. The day runs 08:30–17:00.
Develop treatment plans using S3 guidelines, explore barriers to implementation, and review non-surgical therapy, antimicrobials, adjuncts and an introduction to MINST. Practical work covers hand and ultrasonic instrumentation, tip selection and differences between ultrasonic systems. Attendance is 09:00–16:30.
Examine non-responding sites, specialist treatment, MINST principles, grafting and crown lengthening, occlusion and splinting, and preparation for orthodontic care. Medico-legal considerations and discussion of tutor and delegate cases complete the day, 09:00–17:00. Surgical topics inform understanding and referral; this does not imply delegates perform surgery on patients.
Study implant anatomy on models, risk factors, diagnosis and supportive care. Practical sessions cover instrumentation, air polishing and biofilm disruption around implants. Attendance is 09:00–16:30.
The four required days are 28–29 January and 4–5 March 2027 at Delta Hotels by Marriott, Liverpool City Centre, One Queen Square, L1 1RH. Total tuition is £1,450, with a £450 deposit, and 24 CPD hours are advertised. VAT treatment is not stated. Instruments and materials are supplied. Bring loupes if you normally use them and cases you would like to discuss.
Outcomes
Before you book
For dental hygienists and therapists. Bring loupes if used in practice; instruments and materials are supplied.
Questions
VAT treatment is not specified. Confirm the final payable total when booking.
Provider
Ian Dunn is a specialist periodontist. Helen Minnery is a dental hygienist; the pair have worked together for more than 15 years.
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