Understanding patient limitations of mechanical cleaning

What to expect 

In this webinar Rhiannon Jones discusses how patients can be supported when mechanical cleaning is not enough for them. Understand patient limitations of mechanical cleaning and explore the evidence for the use of adjunctive therapies.

Learning objectives

• Understand the importance of effective biofilm removal to prevent disease and the need for a paradigm shift towards treating gingivitis

• Identify the barriers to effective biofilm removal for some people

• Consider the evidence to support the use of adjunctive therapies when mechanical cleaning alone is ineffective

• Understand the existing guidelines for the prevention and treatment of dental disease and how these can be applied in practice

• Myth-bust previous misconceptions related to adjunctive therapies. 

Development outcomes 

A and C  

About the speaker

Rhiannon Jones is the President of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) and a practising dental therapist in Wales and the South West. She has worked in general practice, NHS hospitals, and as a clinical lecturer over the years, with a strong focus on enabling dental hygienists and dental therapists to achieve their full scope of practice. Rhiannon is also host of the BSDHT‘s podcast.