The SWISS DENTAL ACADEMY is one of the key pacesetters in dental prophylaxis and periodontal disease management training. Based on the latest scientific knowledge, the theory and practical courses are taught in terms of practice-oriented requirements. Under the guidance of experienced trainers, you’ll learn about Guided Biofilm Therapy and practise your treatment expertise by using the most modern air polishing techniques 

GBT: Practical Protocol for Saving Teeth & Implants – A Team Approach

Presented by Tabitha Acret (BOH)

Lecture

Aimed at the whole dental team to discuss the most modern, gentle and cost effective techniques available for periodontal and implant maintenance. Participants will discover Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) and learn why it integrates with the modern concept of preventive and minimally invasive dentistry. Key topics include: how to make periodontal treatments more effective and more enjoyable to you, your patients and dental practice.

• Periodontal Disease
• • Understanding biofilm and its effects
• • The 8 Steps of Guided Biofilm Therapy for professional biofilm management
• • Effectiveness of GBT compared to conventional methods for preventative therapy, maintenance and periodontal treatment
• • Current periodontal disease classifications and understanding CAL
• • AIRFLOW® PERIFLOW® – indications and benefits

Implant Disease

• How to best care for implants
• Recommended implant maintenance protocol
• Identifying mucositis and peri implantitis
• Treating non-surgical mucositis and peri implantitis with GBT/AIRFLOW

Hands-on Workshop (Clinician-on-Clinician)

This workshop is the ideal platform for dental professionals wanting to perfect themselves. Participants will have an opportunity to follow the complete Guided Biofilm Therapy protocol then clinically on one another in the clinic chair. Dental professionals will learn to maximize efficiency and patient comfort.

Learn how to

• Correctly utilise supra and sub gingival air polishing devices to eliminate biofilm prior to hard deposit removal
• Correctly apply ultrasonic instrumentation for optimal hard deposit removal

Specific Conditions upon Registration Be willing to practice on each other

• Hold a current registration with the Dental Board of New Zealand and be willing to show certificate if requested
• Provide Professional Indemnity Insurance Certificate including Civil Liability