What to expect
The 'Hot topic' lecture will see Joanne Mawhinney discuss diagnosing periodontitis in general practice, focusing on risk assessment and behaviour modification in treatment. During the session, Joanne Mawhinney will emphasise clinical assessment and risk factor consideration in comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning in general practice.
Later in the evening, Orlagh McPolin will explore dental radiology’s role across primary, secondary, and tertiary care, showing how it supports diagnostic pathways and enhances collaboration from dental practices to hospital-based teams.
Timings
18:45 Registration and exhibition
19:00 Hot topic - Getting long in the tooth? - Joanne Mawhinney
19:45 Refreshments and exhibition
20:00 Dental radiology across the healthcare framework - Orlagh McPolin
21:15 Q&A
21:30 Close
Learning objectives
Getting long in the tooth? - Joanne Mawhinney
- Recognise the need for periodontal screening for all patients and when to use full assessment
- Appreciate risk factors in periodontitis.
Dental radiology across the healthcare framework - Orlagh McPolin
- Understand dental radiology’s scope across UK care levels
- Explore its role in diagnosis, referrals and planning
- Evaluate benefits and limits of CBCT, digital imaging and AI
- Apply appropriate referral and interpretation for collaborative care.
Development outcomes
A and C
