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Train at & with Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

This is not just another course. It’s a career-defining educational experience.

A 4-day immersive programme bringing together a select global cohort of dentists and hygienists/therapists from the Perio School community.

Designed for clinicians who want to practise at the highest level, this programme combines science, skill, strategy, and perspective – all within one of the most prestigious institutions in the world.

APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL 15 MAY
VIEW PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

DATES

2 – 5 December 2026

  • Day 1: The Modern Prevention-Led Perio Practice
  • Day 2: Predictable Periodontal Treatment
  • Day 3: Hands-On + Beyond the Chair
  • Day 4: Harvard Prevention Symposium (complimentary access)

LOCATION

Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Beyond the Lecture Theatre:

  • Official Harvard campus tour
  • Reception drinks with faculty and peers
  • Professional event photography
  • Official Harvard School of Dental Medicine certificate

A SELECT GLOBAL COHORT

15 Dentists and 15 Hygienists/Therapists

Dentists and hygienists/ therapists who have completed any online or in-person course with Perio School.

Individuals who value high-level education, environment, and network.

  • Dentists: ÂŁ3,100 + VAT
  • Hygienists/Therapists: ÂŁ2,300 + VAT

*Course fees do not include travel, accommodation, or visa-related costs. Applicants are responsible for arranging and obtaining any necessary visas. Upon acceptance into the programme, Perio School can provide a letter of admission to support visa applications.

Why This Programme Exists

Modern periodontology is no longer limited by knowledge. It is limited by how we apply it. This programme is built to bridge that gap.

To move beyond theory and into:

  • Clearer diagnosis
  • More predictable treatment
  • Stronger patient communication
  • Higher-level clinical thinking

What Makes This Different

  • Taught by Harvard School of Dental Medicine faculty
  • Application-only, limited cohort (approximately 30 global delegates)
  • A blend of lectures, workshops, and hands-on learning
  • Focus on real-world implementation, not just theory
  • Access to a global network of high-performing clinicians
  • Hosted within HDSM

Core Themes

  • Prevention as the foundation of modern dentistry

  • Predictability in non-surgical and surgical care

  • Translating knowledge into patient behaviour and compliance

  • Communication as a clinical skill

  • Business, leadership, and building a high-level practice

  • The future of periodontology and interdisciplinary care

 

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

 Featuring an extraordinary line-up of faculty spanning clinical, academic and practice leadership that will be announced shortly.

Select a card to see a list of key topics for that day.
Day 1 · Wed 2 Dec
WHY
Building a prevention-first philosophy
Explore prevention-led thinking, risk assessment, non-surgical therapy, surgical options and soft tissue essentials.
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Day 2 · Thu 3 Dec
WHAT
Predictable treatment from biology to aesthetics
Dive into regeneration, crown lengthening, re-evaluation, recalls and real case-based decision-making.
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Day 3 · Fri 4 Dec
HOW
Hands-on & perio beyond the chair
Hands-on training, business strategy, interdisciplinary excellence, leadership and certification.
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Day 4
PREVENTION SYMPOSIUM
Prevention focus
Full details to be announced.
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Day 1 — WHY

Building a prevention-first philosophy

  • Dean’s welcome keynote & symposium vision
  • The latest practice guidelines for a prevention-led approach
  • Computer vision, risk assessment & predictive modelling
  • Non-surgical therapy that actually works — cutting through the myths
  • Surgical periodontal therapy: resective, laser & beyond
  • Soft tissue grafting essentials: indications, decision pathways & clinical pearls
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Day 2 — WHAT

Predictable treatment from biology to aesthetics

  • Periodontal regeneration: biologics, biomaterials & flap design
  • Aesthetic crown lengthening with precision & predictability
  • Mastering re-evaluation, recalls & long-term patient adherence
  • Real case examples & structured decision-making frameworks
  • Evening: guided tour of Harvard’s historic campus & celebration reception
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Day 3 — HOW

Hands-on & perio beyond the chair

  • Morning hands-on: Hygienists — instrument mastery & advanced non-surgical techniques
  • Morning hands-on: Dentists — flap design & soft tissue grafting
  • Profitable periodontics: revenue, retention & lifetime patient value
  • Interdisciplinary excellence panel: restorative, ortho & perio working together
  • Career growth & leadership closing keynotes
  • Certificate ceremony & photography
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Day 4 — Prevention Symposium

Full programme to be announced.

What You Will Leave With

A renewed sense of inspiration – raising the standard for your practice

Practical frameworks you can implement immediately

Stronger communication strategies that improve patient outcomes

Ideas for career and business development

A global network of like-minded clinicians

A Harvard-backed educational milestone in your career

Application Process

Application-only programme. Limited places. Selection required.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 MAY 2026

APPLY NOW

PROGRAMME DIRECTORS

DR REENA WADIA

Programme Director

Founder & Principal Periodontist,
Perio School

DR DAVID WU

Programme Director

Interim Program Director,
Advanced Graduate Periodontology,
HSDM

From Harley Street to Harvard School of Dental Medicine – raising the standard of periodontology globally.

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