Central Counties Branch - Study day 2026 - Perio, performance and promotion

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08:30 Registration and refreshments

08:50 Welcome

Gill Cottam, President, Central Counties Branch

09:00 Composites - Part 1

Further information to follow

Dipesh Parmar, Expert Cosmetic Dentist 

10:00 Comfort break

10:15 Composites - Part 2

Further information to follow

Dipesh Parmar, Expert Cosmetic Dentist 

11:00 Right patient, right time: Orthodontic referrals for the GDP

Aim

To support participants to better diagnose, assess and treat malocclusions and refer those that require specialised advice and/or management.

Learning objectives

• Examine a patient and recognise a need for future orthodontics
• Identify patients that need referral
• Be able relieve trauma and discomfort related to orthodontic appliances and arrange emergency repairs when required.

Development outcomes

A and C

Tony Ahmed, Orthodontist and Cosmetic Dental Surgeon 

12:00 Lunch

13:00 Periodontics

Aim

Diagnose and manage periodontal and peri-implant diseases, recognising when to refer, and treating peri-implant mucositis with simple hygiene measures. This session also reviews screw-vs cement-retained restorations and new technologies that support long-term implant maintenance.

Learning objectives

• Demonstrate how to diagnose peri implant diseases and the management
• Understand how to treat peri implant mucositis with simple techniques
• Examine how to treat mild peri implantitis
• Knowing when to refer.

Development outcomes

C

Amit Patel, Specialist in Periodontics

14:00 Comfort break

14:15 How dentists can use AI to create better social media content in less time

Aim

To provide dental professionals with an understanding of how artificial intelligence can be used to support the creation of ethical, engaging, and effective social media content that enhances patient communication and professional branding.

Learning objectives

• Understand how AI supports social media creation
• Identify ways it generates ideas, captions, scripts, and educational posts
• Develop effective prompts for dental content
• Recognise risks, limits, and ethics in healthcare communication
• Create an efficient workflow that keeps content authentic and professional.

Development outcomes

B and D

Manrina Rhode, Cosmetic and Veneer Dentist 

16:00 Q&A session

16:30 Networking

17:00 Close

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