Your appointment 360 - Mastering the modern preventive appointment

Info: This lecture will review a systematic clinical examination for periodontal disease, integrating conventional indices with modern digital diagnostics.

Info: This session covers evidence-based communication strategies to improve patient engagement and adherence, including active listening and brief coaching techniques.

Info: An overview of how lifestyle factors (nutrition, smoking, physical activity, stress) influence oral and systemic health, with practical advice on brief interventions the team can deliver. The talk will highlight screening opportunities in practice and referral pathways for multidisciplinary care.

Info: This discussion will explore biological, behavioural, and social reasons for treatment non-response, including microbial factors, adherence issues, comorbidities, and access barriers. Case examples will illustrate how to identify causes and tailor follow-up plans.

Info: A practical workshop where participants will practice accurate periodontal probing and recording, learn criteria for selecting piezo tips for different clinical situations, and perform air-polishing techniques for perio, implant maintenance, and orthodontic cases. Emphasis will be on ergonomics, infection control, and clinical indications.

Info: This session presents stepwise clinical pathways for patients who fail to respond, including re-evaluation protocols, adjunctive therapies, behavioural interventions, and when to consider referral for specialist care. Risk communication and shared decision-making approaches will be demonstrated.

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