TMD Oral Health Champion (OHC) Course (DWD12OCT26)

AvailabilityPlaces available - administrator booking onlyA
SubjectOral Health
DescriptionThis short course describes the evidence based TMD self-help approach in the management of TMD and the practical support that OHCs can provide for patients assessed by GDPs and placed on the pathway. The course builds on support for behaviour change included in the OHC training.
Additional information

Targeted only at OHCs in flexible commissioning practices.

VenuePlatform tbc, - Virtual  View details
Date & timeMonday 12 October 2026, 13:00 to 14:00
LecturersVishal Aggarwal & Mr Simon Hearnshaw  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Course styleLecture
CategoryInformation event
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, B, D
CPD hours1:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To understand and be able to support patients placed on the TMD pathway by GDPs.

Objectives

To understand the TMD pathway and the OHC role

To be familiar with the self-help approach and guide

To be aware of patients requiring further assessment and care

Learning outcomes

To understand the evidence base underpinning the TMD pathway.

To be able to signpost patients on the pathway to the TMD self help guide.

To be able to work with GDPs to manage patients with TMD appropriately.