Periodontal Plastic Surgery

Overview

This cadaveric course has been designed for dentists, specialist and speciality trainees who want to take their practical knowledge and surgical proficiency to the next level in periodontal plastic surgery. The course is based around 2 modules:

Module 1: Tutorial – review video of live surgery illustrating the fundamental principles of surgical crown lengthening and root coverage surgery. 

Course dinner for delegates and faculty on the first evening

Module 2: Practical - a full day practicing periodontal plastic surgery and anatomical dissection on cadaveric material with contemporary equipment at our Clinical Anatomy Skills Centre (CASC)

Course director

Gareth Calvert is a consultant and specialist in Restorative Dentistry and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer in Glasgow Dental Hospital and School. His clinical practice is devoted to the multidisciplinary oral rehabilitation of patients with hypodontia, including all aspect of surgical grafting and dental implant treatment, and single specialty interest of endodontics, particularly endodontic microsurgery and surgical repair of external cervical resorption. Gareth delivers education in various formats in the UK and abroad but particularly enjoys the privilege of cadaveric courses with our college.

Learning outcomes

• An understanding of the essential clinical factors that determine diagnosis and treatment planning
• Knowledge and experience of how to perform root coverage surgery
• Knowledge and experience of how to harvest palatal connective tissue
• Experience local anatomy dissection
• Practice with microsurgical instruments under the dental operating microscope
• Knowledge of postoperative instruction and follow up

Who is this course for?

A foundational knowledge and experience of dental surgery is required for this intensive two days of practical microsurgery learning.

Course features

• Video of live surgery
• A full day of hands-on cadaveric training
• High tutor-to-participant ratio
• Personal tuition
• Performance assessment and feedback to identify areas of strength and development
• Use of the dental operating microscope
• Use of contemporary microsurgical instruments

Attending the course

The centre is located on the university campus in the West End of Glasgow.  

The closest train station from Glasgow Central or Queen Street is Partick, which is around a 15-minute walk from the centre.  

Hillhead and Kelvinbridge subway stations are both within walking distance of the university.  

There are regular buses from the city centre to University Avenue, Traveline Scotland can help you find the best route.

Parking on or around University Avenue can be quite limited, though there is some available. If you require disabled parking, you can make a request to the Disability Services team at the University of Glasgow.  

Claiming your CPD

This course offers 6 CPD points for everyone who attends. This can be claimed via your College account. CPD points will be available for up to one month after the course. Where the course has been recorded, these sessions will also be available. If you have any questions about claiming your CPD points, our Education team are happy to help.