Oral health education for dental nurses (LEED14NOV12PM)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOral Health
DescriptionThis taster course is aimed at Dental Nurses who are interested in delivering OHE to patients and who may be considering undertaking the NEBDN post qualification in Oral Health Education
VenueHEE - Leeds Office (Willow Terrace Rd), Leeds  View details
Date & timeWednesday 14 November 2012, 13:30 to 16:00
LecturerCatherine Macdona  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Nurse, or Dental Technician, or Dental Therapist

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours2:30
CostNo charge
Aims

To provide an overview of the NEBDN syllabus in OHE and discuss delivering oral health education to a variety of patient groups

Objectives

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the two most common oral health diseases – caries and periodontal disease
  • Recognise the importance of good communication skills and how to implement them effectively with all target groups
  • Discuss appropriate teaching aids and the importance of evaluating an OHE session
  • Explore the NEBDN syllabus for the OHE post qualification and discuss the exam format and completion of log sheets