OHI-S Non-surgical Periodontology Protocols for Clinical Assessment, Treatment, and Long-Term Maintenance 3 lessons 1h 55min

Periodontal disease is a progressive inflammatory process driven by complex interactions between microbial biofilms and the host response. This course provides a step-by-step clinical framework for the non-surgical management of periodontal patients, enabling clinicians to move from basic instrumentation to structured, biologically driven disease control.
Learning Objectives

Understand the biological basis of periodontal disease progression and tissue response.

Master the classification, staging, and grading of periodontitis.

Perform accurate clinical diagnosis and risk assessment in periodontal patients.

Apply evidence-based protocols for non-surgical periodontal therapy and mechanical debridement.

Integrate adjunctive therapies into comprehensive periodontal management.

Execute re-evaluation protocols, manage residual pockets, and plan the maintenance phase.

Implement patient compliance strategies to prevent disease recurrence and ensure long-term stability.

Target Audience
This course is designed for dental professionals seeking a structured, biologically driven protocol for clinical assessment, non-surgical treatment, and long-term maintenance of periodontal disease.
Best for Periodontists, Dental Hygienists, and General Dentists.
Topics
Lesson 1. Periodontal and Peri-Implant Tissues: Anatomy, Health, and Disease Progression

Periodontal tissues: definition, functions, anatomy, and histology

Classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions

Healthy periodontal tissues: the gingiva

Experimental gingivitis: key findings from classical research

Etiology of periodontal diseases: dental biofilm

Lesson 2. Non-Surgical Periodontology: From Biology and Pathogenesis to Evidence-Based Clinical Management

Periodontal tissues: definition, functions, anatomy, and histology

Classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions

Healthy periodontal tissues: the gingiva

Periodontal disease: clinical scenarios of different stages

Experimental gingivitis: classic research results

Etiology of periodontal diseases: dental biofilms

Microbial species in dental plaque and bacterial interactions

The dysbiotic ecological environment

Pathogenesis of gingival inflammation

Histological transition from gingivitis to periodontitis

Irreversibility of periodontal diseases

Inflammation at the cellular level: blood and immune cells, chemical mediators, and receptors

Antibiotics in the treatment of periodontitis

Smoking as a risk factor for periodontitis

The link between periodontal disease and systemic conditions (diabetes and cardiovascular disease)

The EFP clinical practice guidelines

Step-by-step periodontal disease treatment protocols

Iatrogenic periodontal disease: overhanging restorations

Probiotics in the treatment of periodontitis

Immunomodulators in the treatment of periodontitis

Oral hygiene and patient education

AI in oral health management: dental plaque and gingival inflammation assessment

Strategies and tips for improving periodontal patient compliance

Online portal for periodontists

A comprehensive guide to using online perio-tool

Lesson 3. Management of Periodontal Complications and Surgical Treatment Decision-Making

Sequence of surgical and non-surgical periodontal treatments

Staging and grading of periodontitis

The EFP clinical practice guidelines

Timing of re-evaluation after periodontal therapy

Treatment tactics: regenerative surgery vs. access flap

Complications and treatment errors in regenerative periodontal surgery

Clinical case presentation

Acute periodontal lesions (periodontal abscesses and necrotizing periodontal diseases) and endo-periodontal lesions

Clinical case presentation

Systemic antibiotics in the treatment of periodontal abscesses

Guidelines for the treatment of stage I–III periodontitis

Clinical example of the access flap technique

Palatal grooves associated with periodontal lesions

Clinical cases presentation

Comparative efficacy of non-surgical vs. surgical therapy for stage III/IV periodontitis

Online portal for periodontists

A comprehensive guide to using online perio-tool