iTOP Course

iTOP for Student - The University of Sydney I February 2026

Tihana Divnic-Resnik | Andrew Terry

Course overview

This introductory seminar is designed specifically for dental and dental hygiene students, providing a comprehensive introduction to the principles of individual prophylaxis and the core fram

Individually trained oral prophylaxis (iTOP) is the main pillar of maintenance of oral health and has been implemented in dental practices worldwide.

Effective regular mechanical plaque control, as the principal component of iTOP concept, is a gold standard that can be achieved only in well informed and trained individuals.

It is of a paramount importance for prevention and successful treatment as well as maintenance of results achieved following the therapy.

As one size does not fit us all, iTOP advocates individual approach that is tailored to individual needs of our patients. As such, it is highly effective in promoting positive behaviour and habits towards prevention of the most common oral diseases such as dental caries and periodontitis.

iTOP – individually trained oral prophylaxis – is a method to learn optimal oral health management through hands-on training (T2T) on the use of selected tools and techniques.

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Australia, NSW 2010

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Tue, 17.02.2026
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English
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09:00 - 16:00
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Learning Objectives

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Explore the iTOP philosophy.
Gain a clear understanding of iTOP principles and criteria to enhance patient-centred care in your clinical education.
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Advance biofilm management skills.
Learn the latest evidence-based techniques and tools to improve your proficiency in biofilm control.
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Personalise preventive strategies.
Develop skills to tailor oral health prevention strategies according to each patient’s unique needs.
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Enhance patient recall practises.
Understand how to establish effective follow-up systems to improve patient outcomes and support long-term oral health maintenance.

Facts & details informations

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Event Location
The University of Sydney, 2 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Australia
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Date & Time
17.02.2026 / 09:00 - 16:00
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Target Audience
Dental students and dental hygiene students
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Course Type
iTOP Course
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Duration
7h
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Certification
Certificate of Attendance

Teaching Team

Lecturers

Divnic-Resnik Tihana
Tihana Divnic-Resnik
BDS, MSc, PhD
Terry Andrew
Andrew Terry
CertDT, GradDipDH, MEd, FHEA
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Issy Loetscher