Rubber dam placement for DCPs (CPD-WAKE22APR15)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectDental nurse training
DescriptionThis evening hands on session will instruct dental nurses how to enhance the skills mix within the multi-professional dental team, to safely and efficiently place rubber dam in a clinical setting. It may be used as a refresher for Therapists and Dentists.
VenueClinical Skills Lab, Academy of Clinical Excellence, Wakefield  View details
Date & timeWednesday 22 April 2015, 18:00 to 20:30
LecturerCarolyn Renton  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Nurse, or Dental Therapist, or Dentist

Course styleHands-on course
CategoryClinical course
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours2:30
Cost£10.00
Aims
  • To provide essential information as to why rubber dam should be used for certain clinical procedures and will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of use
  • To facilitate equipment selection and practical application on phantom heads
Objectives

By the end of the session delegates will be able to:

  • Understand clinical situations that require rubber dam placement
  • Discuss advantages and disadvantages of use
  • Select appropriate equipment for dam placement on a single tooth and multiple teeth
  • Safely and efficiently place rubber dam on single tooth and multiple teeth.