Fluoride Application & Practical Disease Prevention (DWD09FEB23)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectDental nurse training
DescriptionThis two day course has been developed for dental nurses to measure and record plaque indices, apply topical fluoride varnish and deliver OH messages to a range of patients. It is designed to provide the theoretical knowledge, underpinned with clinical competency and at the end of the day all delegates will reach a safe beginner level. The practical skills for this competency will be achieved through support, training, advice, and observation from a GDC registered Dentist or Hygiene Therapist who will act as the Dental Nurse work-based clinical supervisor.
Additional information

All delegates must be GDC registered. Attendance at both sessions is mandatory for completion of this course.

 

Important Information for Face to Face Courses

Please ensure you have a suitable face covering following government guidance. If you are exempt from wearing a face covering please notify us as soon as possible.

Please note: A face visor or shield may be worn in addition to a face covering but not instead of one. This is because face visors or shields do not adequately cover the nose and mouth, and do not filter airborne particles.

For delegates attending face to face courses please be advised that your details may be shared with NHS Test and Trace if requested.

Face to face attendees are reminded that:

Should they have symptoms of coronavirus (a high temperature, a new continuous cough or a loss or change to sense of smell or taste), they should not attend an event and let the organisers know by contacting dentaladmin.yh@hee.nhs.uk.

It is the individual’s duty and responsibility to comply with public health measures to control the Covid-19 pandemic and respond to NHS Test and Trace or local contact tracing systems. If contacted, attendees should confirm their attendance at this event and ask them to contact dentaladmin.yh@hee.nhs.uk for the attendee list.

For more information about NHS Test and Trace, please see the government website.

VenueHoliday Inn Leeds-Wakefield, M1 J40, Wakefield  View details
2 SessionsSession 1:   Thu 9 Feb 2023, 09:30 to 16:30
Session 2:   Thu 23 Mar 2023, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerJoanne Ward  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse

Course styleHands-on course
CategoryCertificate of competence
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA, B, C, D
CPD hours12:00
Cost£30.00
Aims

To provide theoretical knowledge and the practical skills required for the dental nurse to competently measure and record plaque indices and apply topical fluoride to children and adult patients on the prescription from a dentist. Additionally, key OH messages from the DBOH toolkit are highlighted.

Objectives

The objective of the course is to:

  • Discuss the purpose of recording plaque to meet disease risk assessment and establish patient pathways for prevention
  • Explain the aetiology and nature of dental caries and describe the mechanisms of fluoride in caries prevention
  • Describe the process and procedure of safely applying topical fluoride varnish
  • Identify and use current guidance documents to support patients in disease prevention
Learning outcomes
  • Apply learning to clinical competency applying fluoride varnish to the prescription of a dentist
  • Measure and record plaque indices
  • Deliver key oral health messages to patients to support disease prevention