Module 1 Synopsis
Master the foundation of successful periodontal care. This module focuses on modern periodontal screening, diagnosis, and advanced scaling and root planing techniques through lectures, demonstrations, and intensive hands-on training.
Learning Objectives
- Perform periodontal screening
- Diagnose periodontal disease
- Select instruments correctly
- Perform scaling and root planing effectively
- Improve ergonomics and efficiency
Sessions:
Morning – Screening, diagnosis, scaling concepts, demo
Afternoon – Hands-on scaling and debridement
Who Should Attend
General dentists, other dental specialist and OHTs interested in periodontology, implant dentistry, improving periodontal outcomes, or preparing for surgical training.
Course Faculty
Dr Nima Kianoush – Specialist Periodontist, Director Shire Periodontics & Implant Institute, Clinical Educator UQ Dental School.
Guest partners from Hu-Friedy, Geistlich, and Dentsply Sirona may participate.
Course Fee
From Scaling to Surgery – A Step-Wise Periodontal Training Program for Dentists and/or Oral Health Therapists (OHTs).
Early Bird: $4500.00 + GST per module. Late registration: $5300.00 + GST per module
Includes lunch, materials, and certificate of completion.
Early-bird discount available until Late- March 2026.
Complete Course Overview
From Scaling to Surgery – A Step-Wise Periodontal Training Program for Dentists and/or Oral Health Therapists (OHTs).
A structured, hands-on training program designed by Dr Nima Kianoush to help dentists confidently move from non-surgical periodontal care to advanced surgical procedures in a safe, predictable, evidence-based way.
✔ 4 modular courses (modules may be taken individually or as a full series)
✔ Didactic + Hands-On Training
✔ Small group learning
✔ Step-wise surgical progression
✔ Evidence-based protocols
✔ Ideal for general dentists interested in perio & implant dentistry
Other Modules in the Series
Modules may be taken individually or as a full series.
Module 1 – Precision Periodontal Therapy – Sat 15 August 2026
Module 2 – Ridge Preservation for Implant Success – Sat 7 November 2026
Module 3 – Surgical Foundations: Flap Design & Suturing – Sat 20 February 2027
Module 4 – Mucogingival Surgery & Soft Tissue Grafting – Sat 8 May 2027
Please note:
All surgical flap design and suturing training is delivered ONLY in Module 3.
These skills are not taught in other modules to ensure focused learning and higher clinical confidence.
