Course Calendar

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13:00 Gerodontology Training Programme for Dental Nurses   Availability: Places available
Title: Gerodontology Training Programme for Dental Nurses (DWD11JAN2027)
Venue: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual
4 Sessions: Starting on Mon 11 Jan 2027 at 13:00
Course style: Workshop
Category: Professional development
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
CPD: 12:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: As the ageing population grows, dental nurses play a vital role in meeting the complex oral health needs of older adults. This course in gerodontology develops specialised knowledge and practical skills to support safe, effective, and compassionate care in primary, domiciliary, and residential settings, helping improve both patient outcomes and quality of life.

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06:00 Benign Tumours and Cysts of the Jaw   Availability: Only 1 place available
Title: Benign Tumours and Cysts of the Jaw (DST12JAN27)
Venue: Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefeild - Wakefield
Date: Tue 12 Jan 2027, 06:00 to 16:00
Course style: Hands-on course
Category: Professional development
Development outcome: C
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Oral Surgery Specialty Trainees only

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09:30 Fluoride Application and Practical Disease Prevention   Availability: Places available
Title: Fluoride Application and Practical Disease Prevention (DWD13JAN2027)
Venue: Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa, Sheffield
2 Sessions: Starting on Wed 13 Jan 2027 at 09:30
Course style: Hands-on course
Category: Certificate of competence
Catering: Refreshments and lunch
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
CPD: 12:00 hours
Cost: £70.00
Description: This 2-day course has been developed for dental nurses to measure and record plaque indices, apply topical fluoride varnish and deliver OH messages to patients. Designed to provide theoretical knowledge, underpinned with clinical competency. At the end of the 2-days all delegates will reach a safe beginner level. The practical skills for this competency will be achieved through support, training & observation from a GDC registered Dentist or H/T in the workplace who will act as the DN's work-based clinical supervisor.

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19:00 Regenerative Endodontics   Availability: Places available
Title: Regenerative Endodontics (DWD14JAN2027)
Venue: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual
Date: Thu 14 Jan 2027, 19:00 to 20:00
Course style: Lecture
Category: Evening lecture
Development outcome: C
CPD: 1:00 hour
Cost: £10.00
Description: Join us for a 1 hour summary on how to test, diagnose and treat teeth with symptoms of reversible and irreversible pulpitis. We will explore novel materials and how to optimise therapeutic pulp therapies. We will also touch upon root development and how and why apexification therapies have changed over the years

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13:00 Level 2 Paediatric Dentistry 2027 Cohort - Induction and Introduction to Clinical Photography   Availability: Places available
Title: Level 2 Paediatric Dentistry 2027 Cohort - Induction and Introduction to Clinical Photography (DWD15JAN2027)
Venue: Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds
Date: Fri 15 Jan 2027, 13:00 to 17:00
Course style: Hands-on course
Category: Core course
Catering: Refreshments
Development outcome: A, C
CPD: 4:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: The course provides the opportunity for all the new programme participants to meet the course organisers and network with fellow delegates. The session includes an interactive Dental Photography Workshop, introducing the fundamentals of photography in dental practice. Participants will learn both the theoretical and practical aspects of intra-oral and extra-oral photography through a short presentation followed by a hands-on session using their own cameras.

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09:00 Dental Nurse Training in Paediatric Dentistry   Availability: Places available
Title: Dental Nurse Training in Paediatric Dentistry (DWD18JAN27)
Venue: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual
6 Sessions: Starting on Mon 18 Jan 2027 at 09:00
Course style: Blended course
Category: Professional development
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
CPD: 18:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This 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.

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09:00 Advanced Periodontal Management – 2-days   Availability: Only 1 place available
Title: Advanced Periodontal Management – 2-days (DWD23JAN2027)
Venue: Charles Clifford Dental School, Sheffield
2 Sessions: Starting on Sat 23 Jan 2027 at 09:00
Course style: Hands-on course
Category: Clinical course
Catering: Refreshments and lunch
Development outcome: A, C, D
CPD: 12:00 hours
Cost: £140.00
Description: This interactive 2-day course combines hands-on training with case-based learning to deepen delegates’ knowledge and practical experience in the advanced management of severe and non-responding periodontal disease. It also covers both non-surgical and surgical approaches to the management of gingival recession. Participants will gain skills in the assessment and management of peri-implant health and disease, as well as improved confidence in identifying patients who may benefit from specialist referral. The course also supports effective communication strategies to engage and inform patients about their treatment options.

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19:00 Level 2 Paediatric Dentistry 2027 Cohort - Introducing the Mind Map   Availability: Places available
Title: Level 2 Paediatric Dentistry 2027 Cohort - Introducing the Mind Map (DWD26JAN2027)
Venue: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual
Date: Tue 26 Jan 2027, 19:00 to 20:00
Course style: Workshop
Category: Evening lecture
Development outcome: C
CPD: 1:00 hour
Cost: No charge
Description: This will be an electronic resource where you can access all your guidelines and key papers which are all linked to the Level 2 curriculum. This will be a living resource for you to be able to keep (even when the 'taught' element of the course ends), easily access and grow as your career develops and as dentistry continues to evolve, in order to become a well-informed, evidence-based Level 2 practitioner along with your peer group.