Basic Theoretical-Practical Course for Dental Hygienists
Course programme
Theoretical part
- Periodontal and peri-implant anatomy.
- Aetiology of periodontal and peri-implant diseases.
- Clinical diagnosis of periodontal and peri-implant diseases.
- Periodontics Prognosis.
- Non-surgical treatment of periodontitis: scaling and root planing. Concept and evidence of effectiveness. Equipment: catheters, curettes, sound, ultrasound and rotary equipment.
- Periodontal reassessment. Scaling limitations. Surgical treatment indications.
- Periodontal maintenance. Concept and evidence of effectiveness.
Practical part
Laboratory practice on phantoms:
- Identification of curettes, cutting edges and condition of the instrument.
- Curette sharpening with stones and automatic grinders.
- Scaling and root planing on phantoms: insertion, stabilisation, fulcrum and activation.
- Operator positions.
University Dental Clinic
Practice on patients. The goal is to put into practice all the concepts learnt. Each student will have the chance to deepen their knowledge and solve questions. The student will be able to work with the patient while supervised by a dentist, a student from the Periodontics Master’s and an instructor from the course.
Teaching staff
Dr Núria Bertos, Dr Mariana Baglivo, Dr Blanca Paniagua, Dr Cristina Vallès, Dr Neus Carrió

