iTOP's - Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis - has revolutionised the concept of preventive oral health.
Its comprehensive approach incorporates the latest research, advanced biofilm management techniques and highly effective behaviour change strategies, establishing it as a leading educational programme within the industry.
iTOP Seminar Levels
Each seminar level is a transformative educational journey, engaging participants with interesting lectures and hands-on Touch To Teach training.
One-day seminar
iTOP Introductory is the starting level of the programme that provides the foundation for all subsequent seminars. The Introductory programme explores the current shortcomings of daily dental prophylaxis and prophylactic education. It teaches how to improve oral health by practising proper techniques and using the right tools.
The goal of this level for participants to undersand the philosophy and concept behind iTOP, refine oral hygiene techniques and get set to share this knowledge with their patients.
Two-day seminar
The following iTOP Advanced level involves a deeper dive into the implementation of techniques learned in dental practice, with more time for individual feedback, questions and discussion. The afternoon sessions cover the practical Touch to Teach (T2T), where methods and techniques for daily biofilm management are learned in a small group setting.
The goal of this programme is to prepare students become effective instructors that will teach patients how to properly use appropriate prophylactic tools and methods.
Annual seminar
iTOP Recall is an annual refresher seminar for professionals who already hold an iTOP Advance certification. The seminar is focused on T2T practice and skill recalibrations, which will assist participants in using the necessary methods and techniques proficiently.
The goal of this level is to to provide participants with certification revalidation for another year.
Four-day seminar
iTOP Educator is designed specifically for dentists and dental hygienists who would like to instruct and teach dental students and professionals in an iTOP seminar. The intensive four-day seminar involves T2T sessions taught by highly trained experts and has a student-teacher ratio of 1:2.
The goal of this level is to obtain certification as an iTOP Instructor.
Participation in the Educator seminar requires a minimum of three-day pre-training in iTOP and a recommendation from a local iTOP Lecturer.