About Perio Courses

PerioCourses was established by Phil Ower and Graham Smart when they left the Royal Air Force in 1996. Graham and Phil had lectured together on many occasions while in the RAF, mainly to GDPs and hygienists (they both, at different times, ran the RAF School of Dental Hygiene) and they wanted to continue teaching alongside their specialist practice activities.

Following Graham’s death in 2009, Phil recruited Ian and Sarovi to the PerioCourses faculty and they have carried on teaching the PerioCourses philosophy. Both Graham and Phil were heavily influenced by the inspirational teaching and guidance of the late Bernie Kieser. You can read Phil’s tributes to Bernie and Graham.

Phil finally hung up his laser pointer in November 2019 and now spends his time enjoying photography, sailing and gardening. He will be greatly missed by the PerioCourses team.

Our Current Team

Sarovi Davda

Sarovi qualified from United Medical and Dental Schools in 2002. In 2006, she worked in England's largest Maxillofacial and Dental Surgery unit. During this time, she was awarded membership to...

Dr Manoj A Tank

Manoj was born and brought up in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, and qualified as a dental surgeon at the University of Bristol in 2008. Following a variety of experiences working in both...

Ian Dunn

Ian qualified from Leeds in 1998 and went into general practice in the North West. In 2001 he was awarded Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice. In 2002...

Rajan Nansi

Rajan is a graduate of Guys, Kings and St.Thomas’ Dental Institute, King’s College, London. He qualified with honours and distinction in the ‘Practice of Clinical Dentistry’ and a Merit in...

Helen Minnery

Helen qualified from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in 1992. She currently works in South Liverpool for 3 days a week where she has been a member of the team for...

Testimonials

Excellent, informative course. I feel more knowledgeable and confident regarding periodontal management in practice including the use of the new classification system. I found the tips/advice regarding discussing periodontal disease with patients particularly helpful.

Dentist – Birmingham 2019 Team Day

Ian continues to be an exceptional teacher and this course left me feeling confident to take the skills straight into my clinical practice.

Liverpool 2021

Crown lengthening day