BSPD/MCN Lecture: “Licence to Drill: What Therapists Can Actually Do” Shaken, not stirred with a side of legal clarity! (DWD14MAY2026)

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SubjectScope of Practice
DescriptionThis webinar will guide you through what therapists can and can't do including Direct Access and legal clarity
VenueMicrosoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual  View details
Date & timeThursday 14 May 2026, 19:00 to 20:00
LecturerDr Fiona sandom  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Clinical Dental Technician, or Dental Hygienist, or Dental Nurse, or Dental Technician, or Dental Therapist, or Dentist, or Orthodontic Therapist

Course styleLecture
CategoryEvening lecture
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, B, C, D
CPD hours1:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To understand the requirements to undertake Direct Access and use the full scope of a Dental Therapist

Objectives
  1. Review the scope of practice (SoP) of a DT & DH Revise how to obtain, interpret, and record an accurate medical, dental and social history Establish how to perform a comprehensive extra-oral and intra-oral examination, including special investigations.
  2. Determine areas out of SoP and confidence which may require further investigation or treatment and refer onwards
  3. Discuss the management of a patient with dental pain
Learning outcomes
  1. Comprehend the scope of practice (SoP) of a DT & DH Revise how to obtain, interpret, and record an accurate medical, dental and social history Establish how to perform a comprehensive extra-oral and intra-oral examination, including special investigations.
  2. Consider areas out of SoP and confidence which may require further investigation or treatment and refer onwards
  3. Deliberate the management of a patient with dental pain