Course Calendar

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09:00 How The Salaried Dentist Can Help Practice Colleague/NHS Rules & Regs/Management of Acute Pain   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: How The Salaried Dentist Can Help Practice Colleague/NHS Rules & Regs/Management of Acute Pain (VT011107N)
Venue: Kettering General Hospital, Kettering - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 1 Nov 2007, 09:00 to 17:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Interactive session with the VDP's outlining what role the Salaried Service can play in helping patients with difficult management issues.

09:00 Orthodontics   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Orthodontics (VT011107O)
Venue: George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 1 Nov 2007, 09:00 to 17:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This day course aims to provide VDPs with diagnostic and treatment planning skills in orthodontics.

09:30 Domiciliary Dentistry, the DDA and You   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Domiciliary Dentistry, the DDA and You (SPDCBU011107)
Venue: Stoke Mandeville Postgraduate Centre, Aylesbury - Buckinghamshire
Date: Thu 1 Nov 2007, 09:30 to 12:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £5.00
Description: This course is open to the entire dental team and outlines the effects of the DDA on the provision of domiciliary dentistry, provides a review of good practice on domiciliary dentistry, and gives a general update

09:30 NHS Dentists Induction Course M5   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: NHS Dentists Induction Course M5 (INOX011107M5)
Venue: Kettering General Hospital, Kettering - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 1 Nov 2007, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Restorative Solutions

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09:00 Professional Responsibility and Accountability   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CSNO021107)
Venue: Trust Education Centre, Reading - Berkshire - West
Date: Fri 2 Nov 2007, 09:00 to 17:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £15.00
Description: All-day course combining presentations with small group work. At the end of the course, delegates should have a firm grasp of their ethical, professional, and legal responsibilities to patients in the context of NHS/private general dental practice, and the ways in which they may be called to account if it is considered their professional performance in any area has fallen short of the standard of a reasonable and responsible GDP. Key to the course will be practical problem-solving using the types of complaints, claims and disciplinary actions commonly faced by members of the DDU

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18:30 Practice Team Working and the Effect of the July 2008 Registration on the Team   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Practice Team Working and the Effect of the July 2008 Registration on the Team (NO051107)
Venue: Kettering General Hospital, Kettering - Oxfordshire
Date: Mon 5 Nov 2007, 18:30 to 20:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Lecture and workshop to plan and discuss an induction programme for new staff members. A workshop to discuss and answer questions on new registration. To explain the overall strategy in Northamptonshire for providing qualified Dental Nurses. To signpost team members on how and where to get CPD and to explain costings and indemnity and why it is necessary

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09:00 MJDF Exam Structure and Expectations   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: MJDF Exam Structure and Expectations (VT081107N)
Venue: Kettering General Hospital, Kettering - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 8 Nov 2007, 09:00 to 17:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: The session will cover the scope of the examination including Key Skills, Case Presentation and Viva

09:00 Removable Prosthodontics   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Removable Prosthodontics (VT081107O)
Venue: George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 8 Nov 2007, 09:00 to 17:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Removable Prosthodontics

09:30 NHS Dentists Induction Course M6   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: NHS Dentists Induction Course M6 (INOX081107M6)
Venue: Kettering General Hospital, Kettering - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 8 Nov 2007, 09:30 to 17:00
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Endodontic Update

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09:30 Positive Telephone Language in Dental practice   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Positive Telephone Language in Dental practice (OX091107)
Venue: George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Fri 9 Nov 2007, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £10.00
Description: Morning session 1 Introductions and objectives for the day The communication cycle

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09:30 Dental Nurse Access to Registration Training (DNART) - Module 3: CPR; Medical Emergencies; Common...   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Dental Nurse Access to Registration Training (DNART) - Module 3: CPR; Medical Emergencies; Common... (DNARTOX131107M3)
Venue: Health Education England, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Tue 13 Nov 2007, 09:30 to 12:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £5.00
Description: This morning course consists of Module 3* (CPR, Medical Emergencies & Common Dental Emergencies) of the Dental Nurse Access to Registration Training (DNART) programme (to compliment the CD-ROM).

09:30 Dental Nurse Blended Learning Scheme - Induction Module 3: CPR; Medical Emergencies; Common..   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Dental Nurse Blended Learning Scheme - Induction Module 3: CPR; Medical Emergencies; Common.. (DNNETOX131107M3)
Venue: Health Education England, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Tue 13 Nov 2007, 09:30 to 12:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £5.00
Description: This morning course for Induction Module 3 * (CPR, Medical Emergencies and Common Dental Emergencies) of the Dental Nurse Blended Learning Scheme (DENBLS)

13:30 Dental Nurse Access to Registration Training (DNART) - Module 4: Personal Development Plans; .....   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Dental Nurse Access to Registration Training (DNART) - Module 4: Personal Development Plans; ..... (DNARTOX131107M4)
Venue: Health Education England, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Tue 13 Nov 2007, 13:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £5.00
Description: This afternoon course consists of Module 4 of the DNART programme (to compliment the CD ROM).

13:30 Dental Nurse Blended Learning Scheme - Induction Module 4: CPD Skills, Personal Development   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Dental Nurse Blended Learning Scheme - Induction Module 4: CPD Skills, Personal Development (DNNETOX131107M4)
Venue: Health Education England, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Tue 13 Nov 2007, 13:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £5.00
Description: This afternoon course for Induction Module 4 (CPD Skills, Personal Development Plans & Reflective Learning) of the Dental Nurse Blended Learning Scheme (DENBLS).

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09:00 Returning to clinical dental practice Module 2: Hands on skills-cavity prep. and materials update   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Returning to clinical dental practice Module 2: Hands on skills-cavity prep. and materials update (INOX141107)
Venue: George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Wed 14 Nov 2007, 09:00 to 16:00
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £55.00
Description: A hands on day for returners to primary care dentistry, focussing on cavity preparation. **Please note priority will be given to those who have a GDC number, can attend all parts AND are permanently resident in NESC area**

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09:00 Hands On Oral Surgery for Dental Practitioners   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Hands On Oral Surgery for Dental Practitioners (VT151107N)
Venue: Kettering General Hospital, Kettering - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 15 Nov 2007, 09:00 to 17:00
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: The course concentrates on basic surgical skills which will be encountered in GDP. It has a mixture of formal presentation and hands on experience. The morning session covers the subjects including assessment and management of fractured teeth and roots, assessment of wisdom teeth together with surgical procedures used for their removal. There will be practical sessions to develop skills in the techniques discussed. The afternoon session will cover surgical endodontics and the management of soft tissue surgery. Practical sessions will also enhance the skill levels in these techniques.There will be ample opportunity for discussion with particular reference to any problems encountered in practice.

09:00 VDP First Term Appraisals   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: VDP First Term Appraisals (VT151107O)
Venue: George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 15 Nov 2007, 09:00 to 17:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 2:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Structured interview, one-to-one, Adviser with VDP

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09:30 Periodontal - Diagnosis and Treatment Planning - Module 2   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Periodontal - Diagnosis and Treatment Planning - Module 2 (OX201107)
Venue: George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Tue 20 Nov 2007, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Module 2 (Module 1 is on 26/10/07), of a series of periodontal courses, which is spread over 2 days. The format of both days is similar with an initial presentation on periodontal diagnosis, followed by groupwork (working in groups of 3 or 4) on cases with diagnostic dilemmas or problems. Further discussion on more complex cases is accompanied by a second presentation on treatment options

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09:30 Tooth Whitening: Cleaner, Whiter, Brighter!   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Tooth Whitening: Cleaner, Whiter, Brighter! (BU211107)
Venue: Stoke Mandeville Postgraduate Centre, Aylesbury - Buckinghamshire
Date: Wed 21 Nov 2007, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £65.00
Description: An overview of all tooth whitening techniques from home and in-office power (including light and laser activated) bleaching procedures will be covered. In addition, the theory of discolouration and various shade taking systems will be covered. The various techniques will be shown on specially stained teeth for the 'hands-on' part of the course. Participants will be able to try out the systems available for themselves

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09:00 Evidence Based Periodontics   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Evidence Based Periodontics (NO221107)
Venue: Kettering General Hospital, Kettering - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 22 Nov 2007, 09:00 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £15.00
Description: To look at the development of the evidence-based approach with presentations covering the principles of clinical trials and systematic reviews and practical exercises involving 'live' internet searches for data on Medline and other medical research databases.

13:30 Dental Nurse Access to Registration Training (DNART) - Module 4: Personal Development Plans; .....   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Dental Nurse Access to Registration Training (DNART) - Module 4: Personal Development Plans; ..... (DNARTBU221107M4)
Venue: Stoke Mandeville Postgraduate Centre, Aylesbury - Buckinghamshire
Date: Thu 22 Nov 2007, 13:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £5.00
Description: This afternoon course consists of Module 4 of the DNART programme (to compliment the CD ROM).

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09:30 IR(ME)2000 Radiation Protection for Dental Practitioners- Part 1   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: IR(ME)2000 Radiation Protection for Dental Practitioners- Part 1 (NO231107PT1)
Venue: Kettering General Hospital, Kettering - Oxfordshire
Date: Fri 23 Nov 2007, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £15.00
Description: It is a mandatory legal requirement to attend these courses (Part 1 & 2) once within a 5 year cycle as clarified by the BDA/ NRPB Guidance Notes. This interactive course fulfils Part 1 of the requirements for 'adequate training' specified in the IR(ME)2000 regulations (Schedule 2). This course is a suitable course to assist with the appointment of Radiation Protection Supervisors.

09:30 Valuing Staff and Retaining Them in Dental Practice   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Valuing Staff and Retaining Them in Dental Practice (OX231107)
Venue: George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Fri 23 Nov 2007, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 5:30 hours
Cost: £10.00
Description: The cost of developing your staff is ever increasing. You need to keep good staff and win their loyalty to your practice in order to maximise your return on your investment In them.

10:00 MJDF SHO Study Day   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: MJDF SHO Study Day (GPT231107)
Venue: George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Fri 23 Nov 2007, 10:00 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: MJDF SHO Study Day

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09:00 Risk Management in General Dental Practice   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Risk Management in General Dental Practice (VT291107N)
Venue: Kettering General Hospital, Kettering - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 29 Nov 2007, 09:00 to 17:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: A mixture of lectures and audience participation and small group discussion to identify risks in general dental practice, how to reduce risk and how to deal with problems or difficulties which arise.

09:30 NHS Dentists Induction Course M7   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: NHS Dentists Induction Course M7 (INOX291107M7)
Venue: Health Education England, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 29 Nov 2007, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Antimicrobial Prescribing (AM) Basic Life Support (PM)

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09:00 Risk Management in General Dental Practice   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Risk Management in General Dental Practice (VT301107O)
Venue: George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Fri 30 Nov 2007, 09:00 to 17:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: A mixture of lectures and audience participation and small group discussion to identify risks in general dental practice, how to reduce risk and how to deal with problems or difficulties which arise.

09:00 The Good Dentists' Guide: Key Skills in Primary Care - Part 2   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: The Good Dentists' Guide: Key Skills in Primary Care - Part 2 (CSBU151007PT2)
Venue: Stoke Mandeville Postgraduate Centre, Aylesbury - Buckinghamshire
Date: Fri 30 Nov 2007, 09:00 to 17:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £45.00
Description: A popular three-part course, limited to 20 participants who must attend ALL 3 parts.