Dental Nurse Oral Health Champions in Flexible Commissioning (DWD15APR24)

AvailabilityCourse is currently taking place
SubjectOral Health
DescriptionThis training course supports dental nurses who are involved with NHS Flexible Commissioning programmes. Education will be delivered over 4 half day sessions, allowing approximately 1 month between for independent learning. MANDATORY TO ATTEND ALL SESSIONS.
Additional information

GDC Registered Dental Nurse. Able to allocate clinical workplace supervisor. Have digital devise with camera and audio.

MANDATORY TO ATTEND ALL SESSIONS

CPD will ONLY be awarded on full attendance

VenueMicrosoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual  View details
4 Sessions1 Introduction to the Role, Legislation and Guidel:   Mon 15 Apr 2024, 09:00 to 12:00
2 Plaque Indices and Effective Plaque Removal:   Mon 29 Apr 2024, 09:00 to 12:00
3 Fluoride Application:   Mon 20 May 2024, 09:00 to 12:00
4 Behaviour Management:   Mon 24 Jun 2024, 09:00 to 12:00
LecturersManager of Dent Ellen Davison, Miss Louise Dellamico & Dawn Pitts  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse

Course styleWorkshop
CategoryClinical course
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, C
CPD hours12:00
CostNo charge
Aims

This online, virtual course aims to provide dental nurses with knowledge and understanding to support the NHS Flexible Commissioning programme in primary care.

Objectives

The objective of the course is to be able to explain and discuss: The role of the OH Champion Revision on anatomy, caries process and prevention Theory and knowledge of OH education including measuring plaque and applying topical fluoride Importance of effective behaviour change conversations

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session dental nurses will be able to demonstrate completion in all components of the Flexible Commissioning OH Champion training course. DNs will be able to apply knowledge, understanding and skills to communicate effective oral health advice to patients, measure and record plaque and safely apply fluoride varnish.