PEER REVIEW Dental Examination for Direct Access for Hygienist and Therapists (DWD20FEB24)
Availability | Course has taken place | ||
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Subject | Clinical | ||
Description | In the advent of recent clarification facilitating Direct Access to dental Hygienist and Therapists within NHS practices, this course aims to support clinicians in refreshing their knowledge and skills surrounding dental examinations for patients seeking care under Direct Access. | ||
Venue | Blackboard Collaborate, - Virtual View details | ||
Date & time | Tuesday 19 March 2024, 19:00 to 20:30 | ||
Lecturers | Philippa Hoyle & Oliver Jones View details | ||
Target audience | Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Therapist | ||
Course style | Blended course | ||
Category | Evening lecture | ||
Catering | No catering | ||
Development outcome | A, B, C, D | ||
CPD hours | 1:30 | ||
Cost | No charge | ||
Aims | To provide an overview of how to undertake and record a dental examination for a patient seeking care under Direct Access. | ||
Objectives | Demonstrate how to conduct thorough extra oral and intra oral examinations. Discuss and explain the rationale underpinning different special investigations that can supplement the dental examination to aid diagnosis and treatment planning. Highlight best practice with regard to record-keeping. | ||
Learning outcomes | By the end of the session, delegates will be able to: Apply knowledge and understanding to carry out a thorough extra oral and intra oral examination and return to practice with increased confidence. | ||