Dental Nurse Training Programme in Paediatric Dentistry (DWD15APR24B)

AvailabilityCourse is currently taking place
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SubjectPaediatric dentistry
DescriptionThis training course supports dental nurses who are involved with the NHS Level 2 programme in paediatric dentistry or are currently working with this specific paediatric target group. Module 1 – Introduction to the Role, Legislation and Guidance Module 2 – Plaque Indices and Effective Plaque Removal Module 3 – Prevention of Dental Disease & Fluoride Application Module 4 – Paediatric Treatments and Procedures, Anxiety and Pain Management Module 5 – Multi-Disciplinary Working, Paediatric patients with additional needs Module 6 – Behaviour Management.
Additional information

Dental Nurses must be GDC registered. Able to allocate a workplace clinical supervisor to support a competency workbook. Some independent study is required and dental nurses must have access to a digital device with camera and audio.

VenueMicrosoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual  View details
6 SessionsIntroduction to the Role, Legislation and:   Mon 15 Apr 2024, 13:00 to 16:00
Plaque Indices and Effective Plaque Removal Module:   Mon 29 Apr 2024, 13:00 to 16:00
Prevention of Dental Disease & Fluoride Applicatio:   Mon 20 May 2024, 13:00 to 16:00
Paediatric Treatments and Procedures, Anxiety and:   Mon 10 Jun 2024, 13:00 to 16:00
Multi-Disciplinary Working, Paediatric patients wi:   Mon 1 Jul 2024, 13:00 to 16:00
Behaviour Management:   Mon 15 Jul 2024, 13:00 to 16:00
LecturersManager of Dent Ellen Davison, Miss Louise Dellamico & Dawn Pitts  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse

Course styleWorkshop
CategoryClinical course
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, B, C, D
CPD hours18:00
CostNo charge
Aims

This virtually delivered, online course aims to provide dental nurses with knowledge and understanding to support the NHS Level 2 programme or those working with paediatric patients in primary care.

Objectives

The course will: Explain the specific role of the dental nurse to support patient care Explore deeper learning of paediatric anatomy, caries process and prevention treatments Provide an opportunity to cover theory of OH education including measuring plaque and applying fluoride varnish Review the importance of having effective behaviour change conversations

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session dental nurses will be able to demonstrate completion in all components of Paediatric Dental Nursing to support patients and dental teams deliver effective care pathways to patients. DNs will be able to apply knowledge, understanding and skills to communicate effective oral health advice to patients, measure and record plaque and safely apply fluoride varnish.