Caring for the Heavy Metal Generation - a Gerodontology Learning Event for Dental Teams in Yorkshire and the Humber (DWD27NOV26c)

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SubjectGerodontology
DescriptionThis course is a gerodontology learning event for members of the dental team wishing to share and further develop their skills in supporting the oral health and dental treatment needs of older people, both in the dental surgery and also through domiciliary care.
Additional information

The course is for any member of the dental team who works with older people in the dental clinic or on domiciliary visits.

VenueCrown Plaza Royal Victoria, Sheffield  View details
Date & timeFriday 27 November 2026, 09:30 to 17:00
LecturersBalqees Bi, Miss Emily Grayson, hamsa Jonas, Navneet Lad, Javeriah Mahmood, Amy Marshall, Rachel Miller, Sarah Robertson, Mr Michael Stanfield & Nadiya Suida  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Course styleLecture
CategoryProfessional development
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA, B, C, D
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To support the whole dental team to provide holistic dental care for older people. 

Objectives
  • Understanding the changing needs of an ageing population
  • Discuss how treatment can be adapted and facilitated to meet the needs of older people, and considerations for domicillary dental care
  • Understand the challenges related to medications taken by patients, and how to manage them
  •  Learn about how to support patients with dementia, frailty and other needs
  • Become familiar with national guidance and GDC/CQC considerations when providing care for this cohort
  • Discuss requirements around capacity and consent (Mental Capacity Act) and safeguarding
Learning outcomes
  • Provide safer, more appropriate dental care for older people in both dental surgery and domiciliary settings.
  • Promote mouth care amongst carers.
  • Better understand the rationale for medications used by older people.
  • Identify adaptations you can make to your treatment environment and clinical practice to improve your care of older people.