Plaque and Debris Scoring and Topical Fluoride Varnish Application for Dental Nurses (SW15-02-21-1)

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SubjectDental nurse training
DescriptionA course for Dental Nurses. An extended duty in the GDC scope of practice. A hands on training day aimed at dental nurses and orthodontic therapists, to disclose plaque, record the results, give appropriate oral health advise and apply topical fluoride varnish to patient's teeth. Recommended reading prior to the course Delivering Better Oral Health 3rd edition (Public Health England ) Improving Oral Health Changing Behaviour (Department of Health) Basic Guide to Oral Health Education and Promotion - Felton & Chapman (2013) We recommend that delegates have at least 6 months registration with the GDC prior to applying for this course. The second part of the course will be an Observed Clinical Structured Examination (OSCE) on 11th July 2015 it is important that delegates are able to attend this day also. Delegates will be issued with a log book in which to record 10 patient events for plaque scoring and 10 patient events for fluoride varnish application.
Additional information

DCPs attending this course will be required to attend an OSCE day 20 weeks later (11.7.15). Only those attending the 1st part will be able to participate in the OSCE. The OSCE is included in the course fee. Criteria of students entering the course, Registered Dental Nurse with the General Dental Council, (evidence needed) In current employment, Have the written support of his/her employer,Evidence of Professional Indemnity cover, Evidence of appropriate up to date CPD (eg BLS, Medical Emergencies), Not all participants will have undertaken a Dental Nurse Training course which has equivalence to NVQ 3. However it is felt that all students will have the ability to engage in the level of work required to successfully complete this course. DCPs attending this course will be expected to record plaque indexes and apply topical fluoride varnish on patients in their work place, from a written prescription and complete a record of experience with reflection. Support from the dental surgeon is essential.  The DCP will be expected to have completed their patient log books so that they can be assessed during this session.

VenuePeninsula Dental School, Derriford Site, Derriford, Plymouth - Devon S & W  View details
Date & time2 day event starting on Saturday 21 February 2015, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturersDr Carrie Bradburn, Mrs Pamela Machell & Mrs Cinzia Pickett  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental nurse

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Catering Tea and coffee only
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:30
Cost£71.00
Aims

To provide the practical and theorectical knowledge and skills needed in order for delegates to competently use disclosing materials, record the outcome, and competently aply topical fluoride varnish and provide appropriate oral health advice

Objectives

Delegates will be able to competently complete the following on prescription from a dental surgeon

Check medical history,

prepare the surgery for the procedure,

prepare the patient,

Be competent and demonstrate a safe technique during the practical elements of disclosing plaque and applying topical fluoride varnish

Demonstrate an understanding of the results of the plaque score and be able to provide appropriate toothbrushing instruction and oral health advice

Be able to manage any complications that may occur

Ensure continuity of care for the patient