Dental Nurse Training in Minor Oral Surgery (DWD08SEPT25)

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SubjectMinor oral surgery
DescriptionThis training course supports dental nurses who are involved caring for patients undergoing minor oral surgery procedures. Module 1 – Introduction to the Role, Legislation and Guidance. Module 2 – Pre-operative procedures, regional and dental anatomy, pain and anxiety control. Module 3 – medical complications, wound management and suture removal. Module 4 – Procedures and treatments, post-op complications. Module 5 – Oral disease and associated conditions, oral cancer. Module 6 – Behaviour Management, personal development.
Additional information

Dental nurses must be GDC registered. Able to allocate a workplace clinical supervisor to support any competency workbook. Applicants must have access to a digital device with camera and audio facilities.

VenueMicrosoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual  View details
6 SessionsSession 1:   Mon 8 Sep 2025, 13:00 to 16:00
Session 2:   Mon 22 Sep 2025, 13:00 to 16:00
Session 3:   Mon 6 Oct 2025, 13:00 to 16:00
Session 4:   Mon 20 Oct 2025, 13:00 to 16:00
Session 5:   Mon 3 Nov 2025, 13:00 to 16:00
Session 6:   Mon 17 Nov 2025, 13:00 to 16:00
LecturerManager of Dent Ellen Davison  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse

Course styleWorkshop
CategoryCertificate of competence
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, B, C, D
CPD hours18:00
CostNo charge
Aims

This virtually delivered, online course aims to provide dental nurses with knowledge and understanding to support clinicians and patients undergoing minor oral surgery procedures.

Objectives

The course will:

  • Explain the specific role of the dental nurse in MOS settings to support patient care
  • Explore deeper learning on general and oral anatomy
  • Discuss management of conditions and diseases affecting the oral cavity
  • Describe theory of suture removal and applying topical anaesthetic
  • Review the importance of having effective behaviour change conversations
Learning outcomes

By the end of the session dental nurses will be able to support patients and dental teams deliver effective care pathways to patients.

DNs will be able to apply knowledge, understanding and skills to communicate effective health advice to patients, remove sutures and safely apply topical anaesthetic.