Raising Standards - Team Development in Delivering Diet Advice and Nutrition (DWD11FEB26)

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Teams Meeting Link
SubjectOral Health
DescriptionTo support members of the dental team to take a holistic view when discussing a patient’s nutritional needs
VenueMicrosoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual  View details
Date & timeWednesday 11 February 2026, 12:00 to 13:30
LecturerKathryn Kerr  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Clinical Dental Technician (£5.00pp discount), or Dental Hygienist (£5.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£5.00pp discount), or Dental Technician (£5.00pp discount), or Orthodontic Therapist (£5.00pp discount), or Practice Manager (£5.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeB, C, D
CPD hours1:30
Cost£10.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

To understand the importance of giving clear and consistent preventative advice that is aligned to current dietary guidelines.

Objectives
  • Explore the Eatwell Guide and portion size
  • Explain nutrition and the older person, Infant feeding and weaning & drinks for children
  • Understand how to tailor oral health messages when discussing lifestyle choices around diet and nutrition.
Learning outcomes

By the end of this session, delegates should be able to deliver oral health messages to patients with greater confidence in line with current guidance.