Introduction to Training in OMFS (ITOMS) (DCT27AUG2026)

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SubjectDental Core Trainee Training
DescriptionThe Introduction To Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (ITOMS) Course is intended to give transitional support to those new to working in hospital based Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), particularly coming from Primary Care. It is an annual 2 day course which is conducted by the NHSE Yorkshire & Humber prior to the commencement of the Dental Core Training (DCT) in OMFS as a taster to familiarise, give valuable pointers to trainees to the vast and often daunting task of being a hospital dentist/doctor, outlining the practical skills that are often required in oral and maxillofacial surgery . The course content covers theoretical as well as practical stations. The talks are focussed on giving the top tips the OMFS hospital dentist requires to successfully navigate all the aspects of OMFS, longitudinal pathway of emergency & elective cases and help treat patients to a high standard. It orients the delegate, giving them the confidence required in starting the post and also provides information to maximise the opportunities that the post has to offer.
Additional information

New starters appointed to Dental Core Training (DCT) year 1 or Joint Dental Foundation and Core Training (JDFCT) will be invited to attend the ITOMS course. New starters appointed to DCT2 or DCT3 are welcome to attend.

The course is designed to give a idea on how to build for the future, previous delegates who have attended, have rated the course very highly and it comes highly recommended by NHSE Yorkshire & Humber. We hope that every DCT in our region will endeavour to attend.

VenueSheffield Hallam University (City Campus), Sheffield  View details
Date & time2 day event starting on Thursday 27 August 2026, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturerMuzzammil Nusrath  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Course styleHands-on course
CategoryDental Core Training
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours12:00
CostNo charge
Aims

1. To facilitate the transition of Dental Core Trainees form general dental practice into their secondary care OMFS post

2. To understand the structure of hospitals and OMFS teams including their role within it

3. To introduce the role of the Dental Core Trainee in the care of elective and acute patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery.

4. To describe the NEWS system and the handover process as important patient care and safety tools

5. To highlight key skills which the trainee will be expected to acquire early on in their DCT year.

Objectives

1. Be aware of the structure of the hospital OMFS team and their role within it.

2. Have been introduced to the principal processes of in-patient care

3. Know the main acute presentations with trauma and odontogenic infections as well as in-patient care of the complex patient

4. Understand the importance of NEWS and escalation as well as a good handover in patient care and safety

5. Have been introduced to the theory of common practical procedures such as suturing and venepuncture.