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Education for dentists and dental teams
Fergus provides practical, clinically focused education in periodontology, including hands-on CPD courses, practice-based Lunch & Learn sessions and resources to support dentists in the diagnosis and management of periodontal disease.
Practical periodontal education
Fergus has a particular interest in dental education and regularly teaches dentists about the diagnosis and management of periodontal disease.
His educational work includes hands-on CPD courses, teaching sessions for the Yorkshire Deanery and free Lunch & Learn sessions for referring dentists and their practices.
Sessions are designed to be practical and clinically relevant, helping dentists build confidence in recognising periodontal problems, discussing them with patients and managing cases within general practice.
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U P C O M I N G C O U R S E S
Fergus regularly delivers hands-on periodontal education for qualified dentists, including courses run through the Yorkshire Deanery
Horizon, Leeds, LS10 1JR
12th and 13th November 2026
Providing delegates with teaching in both the practical and theoretical management of periodontal disease, with a focus on surgical techniques
Hands-on periodontal courses
U P C O M I N G C O U R S E
Areas of education
Diagnosis
Treatment planning
Management
Patient communication
Developing a structured approach to recognising and diagnosing periodontal disease.
Understanding treatment options and developing appropriate periodontal management plans.
Practical approaches to managing periodontal disease within general practice.
Helping patients understand periodontal disease and engage with treatment and ongoing care.
L U N C H & L E A R N S
Periodontal education for your practice
Fergus offers free Lunch & Learn sessions for referring dentists and their practices.
Sessions provide an opportunity to explore periodontal topics in a practical and informal setting, with content that can be tailored to the interests and needs of your practice.
Whether you'd like to refresh your team's knowledge of periodontal disease, discuss a particular area of clinical practice or improve conversations with patients, a Lunch & Learn can be arranged around your practice.
Certified CPD
Resources for dentists
Fergus's courses and Lunch & Learn sessions provide certified CPD hours for attending dentists.
Education is designed to be practical, clinically relevant and directly applicable to everyday practice.
Free resources to support conversations with your patients about periodontal disease.
The dentist resource library includes downloadable patient information and educational materials that you can use in practice.
L E T ' S T A L K
Interested in attending a course or arranging a Lunch & Learn?
Get in touch using the form below.
*Please do not include identifiable patient information in your initial enquiry. Clinical details should be anonymised unless secure arrangements have been made.
All enquiries are treated confidentially.
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