Mastering biofilm control: practical periodontal strategies for dental hygienists and therapists
15 May 2026
Dental Hygienist & Therapist Symposium
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Learning Content
This lecture will explore the critical role dental therapists play in the prevention and management of periodontal disease. Focusing on practical, evidence-based strategies, the session will cover effective approaches to non-surgical periodontal therapy, biofilm control, and patient motivation.
Aims
To explore the role of biofilm control in the prevention and management of periodontal disease and to provide practical strategies that support effective non-surgical periodontal therapy and long-term patient outcomes in clinical practice.
Learning Outcomes
- - Explain the role of biofilm and risk factors in the development and progression of periodontal disease
- - Apply practical approaches to non-surgical periodontal therapy used in everyday clinical practice
- - Apply strategies to support effective patient biofilm control and improve long-term periodontal maintenance.
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