Therapists Practical Paediatric Study Day (DWD2MAR24)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectPaediatric dentistry
DescriptionAn exciting opportunity to attend a practical paediatric study day for dental therapists.
VenueLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds  View details
Date & timeSaturday 2 March 2024, 09:30 to 17:00
LecturersVerity Hughes, Ibrahim Numan, Miss Mari Llewlyn Roberts & Ms Fiona SANDOM  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Therapist

Course styleHands-on course
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA, B, C, D
CPD hours6:00
Cost£75.00
Aims

This clinical hands on course will strengthen knowledge and skills in the principles of paediatric dentistry.

Objectives

The session will discuss and explain:

The importance of a team approach to patient management.

Techniques for prevention and management of caries in permanent and primary teeth.

Current developments within paediatric dentistry.

Indications and contraindications to pulpotomy techniques

Learning outcomes

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

Demonstrate use of deciduous pre-formed crowns for the Hall Technique including placement of separators, sizing and cementation of crowns and airway management.

Demonstrate the stages of the pulpotomy technique including use of appropriate medicaments and dressings.

Apply principles learned on the course to professional practice.