Plaque and Debris Scoring and Topical Fluoride Varnish Application for Dental Nurses (SW16-11-19-1)

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SubjectTeamwork
DescriptionA course for dental nurses designed to give them the confidence and competence to apply a disclosing material to a patient's teeth and to then record a score using a recognised indicy to help the patient to improve their oral hygiene. Also, to educate the DCP in the application of fluoride varnish to patients under the prescription of a dentist.
Additional information

A course for dental nurses designed to give them the confidence and competence to apply a disclosing material to a patient's teeth and to then record a score using a recognised indicy to help the patient to improve their oral hygiene. Also, to educate the DCP in the application of fluoride varnish to patients under the prescription of a dentist.

 

The 2nd part of the course is on Saturday, 4th March in the morning

VenueWylye Valley Dental Practice, Warminster - Salisbury & S Wiltshire  View details
Date & timeSaturday 19 November 2016, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturersMs Helen Biggs & Janis Brimacombe  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Catering Tea and coffee only
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£100.00
Aims

To provide the practical and theoretical knowledge and skills needed in order for DCPs to competently use disclosing materials, record the outcome, competently apply topical fluoride varnish and provide appropriate oral health advice.

Objectives

Students will be able to:-

Check medical history

Prepare surgery with the required materials and equipment for plaque dislcoing and topical fluoride varnish application

Prepare the patient for plaque disclosing and topical fluoride varnish application

Be competent and use a safe technique during the practical application of disclosing solution and topical fluoride varnish, recording the outcome of plaque disclosing

Provide appropriate tooth brushing instruction and oral health advice

Be able to manage any complications that may occur

Ensure continunity of care for the patient

Learning outcomes

Delegates will be able to confidently disclose and plaque score their patient under the prescription of a GDP and then apply a fluoride application