Diploma in Periodontics
For Hygienists and Therapists
(EduQual Level 7)
Who is this Diploma for?
This programme is specifically designed to provide qualified hygienists or therapists with the skills and knowledge to confidently perform periodontal treatment to an advanced standard. It is suitable for hygienists or therapists at any stage in their career, regardless of their work setting.
Certificates and trophies will be issued on successful completion of the diploma programme and completed payments.
What are the benefits of completing the Diploma?
- Postgraduate level qualification
- Bringing specialist value to your patient and practice
- Fully supported flexible learning programme
- Direct and immediate application in practice
- Close support and ongoing one-to-one tailored mentoring
Why Perio School?
- Programme fully led and taught by Dr Reena Wadia
- Founder & Specialist Periodontist
- Works directly with hygienists and therapists – full understanding of their working environment
- Lectures globally – formal teaching qualifications
- Provides one-to-one mentoring and guidance
- State of the art training facilities at Harley Street
- Large practical component including demonstration on live patients
- Small group size
- Unlimited access to an extensive and exclusive library of articles and videos (templates, checklists, and handouts provided)
- Large supportive network community of dental professionals with regular ongoing events before/during/after the diploma
- Payment plans available to spread the investment
- INCLUDED:
- Exclusive access to online articles and videos
- Specialist hands-on equipment for use during practical sessions
- Dedicated Perio School team on site to provide tailored support
- Course workbook
- Coffee and Soft Drinks
- Snacks and Lunch (dietary requirements catered for upon request)
LOGISTICS
STRUCTURE
- 5 units
- 11 face-to-face teaching sessions
- Hands-on training on models and patients – probing, radiography, photography, hand instrumentation, ultrasonic instrumentation, and Airflow
- Live patient cases
- Role play and presentations
- Assessment via timed essay, MCQs, case presentation and reflective logbook
2026 INTAKE
On-going virtual support
- S01 - Monday 19th January
- S02 - Monday 16th February
- S03 - Monday 09th March
- S04 - Monday 13th April
- S05 - Monday 11th May
- S06 - Monday 08th June
- S07 - Monday 13th July
- S08 - Monday 10th August
- S09 - Monday 21st September
- S10 - Monday 12th October
- S11 - Monday 02nd November
LOCATION
75 Harley Street, Marylebone, London W1G 8QL
TIMING
09:00 - 17:30
THE CURRICULUM
Unit 1: Assessment, treatment planning and hot topics
- The biology – aetiology, macro and micro anatomy
- Assessment of the periodontium including BPE, 6PPC, gingival recession
- Discussing ways of making probing comfortable
- Key risk factors – importance, mechanisms, impact on treatment
- New classification
- New treatment guidelines
- Treatment planning and how to structure appointments
- Dealing with medically compromised patients including diabetics, bleeding disorders, cancer patients
- Dealing with periodontal emergencies
- Other conditions affecting the periodontium and surrounding tissues e.g. lichen planus, pemphigus, pemphigoid and oral cancer.
- Referring: when, how and what to say to patients. Types of treatment completed by a specialist including periodontal surgery
- Hot topics: Dentine hypersensitivity, halitosis, nutrition, occlusion and perio-systemic
- Case studies and discussions
- One-to-one hands-on: Probing
Unit 2: Core skills
- Oral hygiene – providing tailored advice, techniques, products
- Local anaesthesia – giving LA comfortably, step-by-step guidance on all techniques
- Non-surgical periodontal therapy – the science, technique, use of adjunctive agents, expected improvements
- Hand instrumentation (one-to-one hands-on)
- Ultrasonic instrumentation (one-to-one hands-on)
- Airflow & GBT (one-to-one hands-on)
- Dealing with backache and RSI
Unit 3: Advanced skills
- Implant assessment and maintenance
- Radiography – indications, selection of the most appropriate radiograph, taking, developing, interpreting, and reporting on radiographs (one-to-one hands-on). Conditions that may require referral.
- Photography (one-to-one hands-on)
- Whitening in relation to gum health including regulations
Unit 4: Practice skills
- Recall setting
- Direct access
- Record keeping and templates
- Using computer systems e.g. SOE
- Running late and FTAs
- Rules and regulations
- Health and safety
- Decontamination
- Protocols and systems
- Dealing with complaints and litigation
Unit 5: Communication, career and business
- ‘The Exam Cycle’
- Phrases to use throughout patient journey
- Successfully converting patients to treatment uptake and compliance
- Dealing with non-engaged patients
- Dealing with challenging patients
- Communicating with your principal and team
- Problem solving e.g. discussing strategies when dentists/other hygienists’ BPEs are different to yours
- Building an online profile
- Features of a good job, CVs and interviews
- Oversea registrations
- Understanding and translating figures
- Pay
- Accounting
IN-PERSON DIPLOMA vs HYBRID DIPLOMA (International)
| IN-PERSON DIPLOMA | HYBRID DIPOLMA (International) | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 12 months | 6 months |
| Format | Live, in-person teaching at RW Perio, Harley Street | On-demand online classes + live Zooms and mentoring sessions |
| Location | London, UK | Global access (online) with hands-on in London or Sydney |
| Hands-On Training | Spread across the 12-month programme | 3 intensive in-person days at RW Perio (same content covered as 12 month programme) |
| Teaching Style | Fully interactive in-person lectures and workshops led by Dr Reena Wadia | Pre-recorded online modules + online mentoring with Dr Reena Wadia + 3 live evening Zoom sessions |
| Mentoring & Support | Face-to-face mentorship throughout the course | Continuous online support and guided feedback |
| Ideal For | UK-based hygienists and therapists able to attend sessions in London | Hygienists and OHTs worldwide seeking flexible learning with in-person experience |
| Entry Points | UK & EU applicants | International applicants |
| Qualification achieved | PG Dip (Perio) | PG Dip (Perio) |
| Course Fee | £6000 + VAT | £6000 + VAT |
| Scholarships | Not available | Available for those based in Australia/New Zealand |
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PREPARING FOR THE DIPLOMA
Getting Here:
Car:
- Street Parking available
- Local NCP Carpark:
NCP
Harley Street
7 Weymouth Mews
London, W1B 1QE
Train:
Great Portland Street Underground
Oxford Circus Underground
Bond Street Underground
Baker Street Underground
Marylebone National Rail
Come with an open mind and many questions. Bring active cases to discuss with the Perio School Team.
Sleep well as the day is designed to be intense, but be rest assured there will be breaks and a tap of coffee, water and soft drinks are provided.
