SUPPLEMENTARY OUTCOME

APPENDIX L

What do the BPE Scores recorded below indicate?

4 0 3

3 2 2

Probing depth > 5.5 mm (black band entirely within the pocket,
indicating pocket of 6 mm or more).

BPE 4 Required more complex treatment, referral to a specialist may

be indicated.

Probing depth 3.5-5.5 (black band partially visible, indicating

pockets of 4-5mm
BPE 3
Required root surface debridement (RSD)
No pockets > 3.5 mm, but supra-or subgingival
calculus/overhangs (black band completely visible). Overhangs is
an excess of restorative material that extends beyond the cavity
margin.
BPE 2
Removal of plaque retentive factors required, including supra
and sub gingival calculus.

No pockets >3.5 mm, no calculus/overhangs, no bleeding after

probing (black band completely visible).
BPE 0
No need for periodontal treatment

6. Tutor feedback
This section should be completed by the GDC registrant who is assessing all sections of the completed PER
and is normally based at the Training Centre. Constructive feedback will help the student to develop their
performance in the workplace.
Satisfactory ☒ Not Yet Satisfactory ☐
Tutor Name:
Date: Click here to enter a date.
GDC Number:

Internal Moderation
Internal Moderator Name:
Date Sampled: Click here to enter a date.
GDC Number:
Meets NEBDN Requirements: Yes ☐ No ☐