Course Calendar

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09:00 Coaching and Mentoring with your Team and in your Practice-Part 2   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Coaching and Mentoring with your Team and in your Practice-Part 2 (OX300414PT2)
Venue: Health Education England, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 1 May 2014, 09:00 to 17:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This three day programme focuses on developing coaching and mentoring skills which can be used in a range of leadership and clinical situation.

09:00 Enhancing your Skills as a Receptionist and Practice Manager   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Enhancing your Skills as a Receptionist and Practice Manager (BE010514)
Venue: John Lister Postgraduate Centre, Slough - Berkshire - East
Date: Thu 1 May 2014, 09:00 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £25.00
Description: This course is intended to enhance the skills and confidence of the Receptionists and Practice Managers, in particular scope of practice and the tasks that fall into your remit and which don’t.

09:30 Introduction to NHS Module 4 – NHS General Dental Services Contract   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Introduction to NHS Module 4 – NHS General Dental Services Contract (INOX010514)
Venue: George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 1 May 2014, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 5:30 hours
Cost: £11.00
Description: This course will cover: * NHS structure * NHS General Dental Services Contract Regulations * National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance * Oral Health Assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning * Record keeping - good practice guidelines. This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry and is essential for dentists who are undertaking Vocational Training by Assessment. This course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS and dentists returning to NHS practice. Other dentists can book to attend if places remain available 14 days in advance of the course. Mr Mike Cooper BDS MJDF CertEndo, GDC 65332 is accredited as a Dentist with Special Interests and has been working in Oxford since 1991. He set up and continues to manage, the Studental Dental Practice at Brookes University, but now sees patients at Temple Street Dental Practice where he performs referral endodontic services. With a wealth of experience delivering primary dental care services under NHS contract, Mike is now able to share his knowledge at postgraduate level and lectures for the Dental Deanery. Dr Manish Chitnis BDS, IQE, MFGDP RCS Eng MFDS RCPS Glasgow, GDC 102053 has been in general dental practice for 17 years and is a hands-on Practice Owner in Hampshire. Manish holds a Certificate in Business Management Skills in Dentistry and has a particular interest in Clinical governance, lecturing on this topic at postgraduate

10:00 DFT Study Day - Financial Planning   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: DFT Study Day - Financial Planning (DFT010514)
Venue: George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 1 May 2014, 10:00 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Financial aspects of running a dental practice, and personal taxation and personal finance

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09:30 Minor Oral Surgery Update   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Minor Oral Surgery Update (OX060514)
Venue: Kadoorie Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Tue 6 May 2014, 09:30 to 17:00
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £95.00
Description: A day course of presentations and hands-on sessions using pigs jaws / models in order to increase the confidence and knowledge of the participants to successfully undertake minor oral surgery procedures within their own practice settings.

18:00 Medical Emergencies for the Dental Team   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Medical Emergencies for the Dental Team (IOW060514)
Venue: Postgraduate Centre, IoW, Newport - Isle of Wight
Date: Tue 6 May 2014, 18:00 to 21:15
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £10.00
Description: All members of the dental team must have a sound understanding of the theory behind medical emergency management so they can deal quickly with uncommon but potentially tragic events. This THEORY course meets the annual GDC requirements for CPD in medical emergencies and complements practical BLS training.

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10:00 DFT Study Day - Restorative Peer Review Exercise   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: DFT Study Day - Restorative Peer Review Exercise (DFT070514)
Venue: Kadoorie Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Wed 7 May 2014, 10:00 to 17:00
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: General restorative skills exercise

14:00 Child Protection in Dental Practice   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Child Protection in Dental Practice (TFT070515)
Venue: Health Education England, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Wed 7 May 2014, 14:00 to 17:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: To promote effective working to safeguard children from significant harm. Alison Chapman: Designated Nurse Safeguarding

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09:00 Dental Foundation Training the Trainers - May 2014   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Dental Foundation Training the Trainers - May 2014 (TTA080514)
Venue: Health Education England, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 8 May 2014, 09:00 to 17:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Appraisal Training

09:30 Introduction to NHS Module 5 – Clinical Governance Framework and Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Introduction to NHS Module 5 – Clinical Governance Framework and Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (INOX080514)
Venue: George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 8 May 2014, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 5:30 hours
Cost: £11.00
Description: This course will cover: • How Clinical Governance underpins the quality assurance programme regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) • The CQC’s role in the dental profession • Key pillars of quality • Clinical audit • Risk management • Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) and patient referral. This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry and is essential for dentists who are undertaking Vocational Training by Assessment. This course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS and dentists returning to NHS practice. Other dentists can book to attend if places remain available 14 days in advance of the course. Jo Russell RDN Cert DPM Cert Ed MIfL LCGI, GDC 109492 – Director Oracle Practice Business Solutions, has over 27 years of experience in the dental profession and considerable expertise in all areas of the business of dentistry. She spent 7 years in the Royal Naval Dental Service and was then appointed Area Practice Manager for a dental corporate with responsibility for 16 practices in London and the South. Jo is a popular and enthusiastic speaker about all aspects of practice management and continuing professional development for the whole team.

10:00 TFT Study Day - Oral Mucosal Disease   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: TFT Study Day - Oral Mucosal Disease (TFT080514)
Venue: George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 8 May 2014, 10:00 to 13:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This session will cover signs and symptoms mucosal disease and will provide an opportunity for a Q&A

14:00 TFT Study Day - Child Protection in Dental Practice – Level 2 Safeguarding Children   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: TFT Study Day - Child Protection in Dental Practice – Level 2 Safeguarding Children (TFT080514A)
Venue: George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 8 May 2014, 14:00 to 17:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: To promote effective working to safeguard children from significant harm

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09:30 Record Keeping   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Record Keeping (SO090514)
Venue: Education Centre, RSHH, Southampton
Date: Fri 9 May 2014, 09:30 to 12:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £5.00
Description: A two hour course for the entire practice team, demonstrating the information required to produce complete patient clinical records.

13:30 Dental Foundation e-Portfolio Training   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Dental Foundation e-Portfolio Training (TTA090514)
Venue: Health Education England, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Fri 9 May 2014, 13:30 to 14:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 1:00 hour
Cost: No charge
Description: e-Portfolio Training for new Dental Foundation Trainers

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09:30 CORE: Complaints / Consent and Record keeping/Audits   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: CORE: Complaints / Consent and Record keeping/Audits (BU130514)
Venue: Stoke Mandeville Postgraduate Centre, Aylesbury - Buckinghamshire
Date: Tue 13 May 2014, 09:30 to 16:45
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £20.00
Description: This course is relevant to the whole dental team and will give guidance on managing complaints for both NHS and private practices.

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10:00 COPDEUK 2014 Worforce Transformation - How can CPD help?   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: COPDEUK 2014 Worforce Transformation - How can CPD help? (COPDEUK140514)
Venue: Dental School, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Wed 14 May 2014, 10:00 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This event will focus on CPD and the role it can play in enabling improvements in the delivery of oral health care by established dental and DCP practitioners.

17:30 Theory of Medical Emergencies   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Theory of Medical Emergencies (WI140514A)
Venue: Education Centre, RHCH, Winchester
Date: Wed 14 May 2014, 17:30 to 20:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: All members of the dental team must have a sound understanding of the theory behind medical emergency management so they can deal quickly with uncommon but potentially tragic events. This THEORY course meets the annual GDC requirements for CPD in medical emergencies and complements practical BLS training.

18:30 Radiography and Radiation Protection - non IRMER   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Radiography and Radiation Protection - non IRMER (PO140514)
Venue: QuAD Centre, Portsmouth
Date: Wed 14 May 2014, 18:30 to 21:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 2:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This course meets UK GDC verifiable CPD requirements in radiography and radiation protection. It does not satisfy the IRMER requirement for dentists or radiography qualified Dental Care Professionals.

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09:00 Critical Appraisal and Dental Commissioning- A Joint Study Day for Dental Speciality Trainees   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Critical Appraisal and Dental Commissioning- A Joint Study Day for Dental Speciality Trainees (OX150514)
Venue: Health Education England, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 15 May 2014, 09:00 to 14:30
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 4:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This study day will cover critical appraisal in the first session (workshop) whilst the second session will cover dental commissioning (lecture).

09:30 Introduction to NHS Module 6 – Safeguarding Children/Adults and Employment Law for the Dental Team   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Introduction to NHS Module 6 – Safeguarding Children/Adults and Employment Law for the Dental Team (INOX150514)
Venue: George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 15 May 2014, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 5:30 hours
Cost: £11.00
Description: This course will cover: • Key standards of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults • How to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse • How to manage and respond to concerns, allegations and disclosures about abuse • How to be dementia-aware and able to signpost appropriate support • Child/vulnerable adult protection legislation, guidance and procedures • UK employment legislation and contracts for dentists. This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry and is essential for dentists who are undertaking Vocational Training by Assessment. This course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS and dentists returning to NHS practice. Other dentists can book to attend if places remain available 14 days in advance of the course. Jo Russell RDN Cert DPM Cert Ed MIfL LCGI, GDC 109492 – Director Oracle Practice Business Solutions, has over 27 years of experience in the dental profession and considerable expertise in all areas of the business of dentistry. She spent 7 years in the Royal Naval Dental Service and was then appointed Area Practice Manager for a dental corporate with responsibility for 16 practices in London and the South. Jo is a popular and enthusiastic speaker about all aspects of practice management and continuing professional development for the whole team.

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09:00 Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Dementia Awareness   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Dementia Awareness (BE160514)
Venue: John Lister Postgraduate Centre, Slough - Berkshire - East
Date: Fri 16 May 2014, 09:00 to 12:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 2:00 hours
Cost: £6.00
Description: This course will concentrate on protecting Vulnerable Adults and familiarise staff with recognising and understanding Dementia.

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09:00 DCP Study Day - Radiography and Radiation Protection and Theoretical Medical Emergencies   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: DCP Study Day - Radiography and Radiation Protection and Theoretical Medical Emergencies (OX170514)
Venue: Terence Mortimer Postgraduate Centre, Banbury - Oxfordshire
Date: Sat 17 May 2014, 09:00 to 15:45
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: £20.00
Description: The morning lecture is suitable for Dental Nurses and other DCP’s who assist those taking X-rays (but do not take X-rays themselves). This course Includes standard and digital radiography covering aspects of processing, mounting and safe storage in relation to Infection Control and Confidentiality, discussing relevant aspects of the associated regulations, radiation protection, quality assurance and quality control.

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09:00 Coaching and Mentoring with your Team and in your Practice-Part 3   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Coaching and Mentoring with your Team and in your Practice-Part 3 (OX300414PT3)
Venue: Health Education England, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Tue 20 May 2014, 09:00 to 17:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This three day programme focuses on developing coaching and mentoring skills which can be used in a range of leadership and clinical situation.

09:15 Surgical Periodontal Therapy for Diseased Patients   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Surgical Periodontal Therapy for Diseased Patients (IOW200514)
Venue: Postgraduate Centre, IoW, Newport - Isle of Wight
Date: Tue 20 May 2014, 09:15 to 16:30
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £90.00
Description: An initial presentation on indications for surgical therapy is followed by a description of a simple surgical technique for pocket reduction using graphics, video and clinical cases. The rest of the session is entirely “hands-on” using pigs’ jaws to practice the techniques described. A similar format follows in the afternoon when periodontal regeneration and root resections will be discussed and practised.

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09:30 Developing Dental Educators Course - Part 3   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Developing Dental Educators Course - Part 3 (OX150414PT3)
Venue: Health Education England, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Wed 21 May 2014, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 5:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This course is mandatory for Dental Foundation and Therapist Foundation Trainers. It is also suitable for Clinical and Educational Supervisors in primary and secondary care, and GDPs and Dental Therapists interested in training in the future.

10:00 DFT Study Day - Restorative Options   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: DFT Study Day - Restorative Options (DFT210514)
Venue: Kadoorie Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Wed 21 May 2014, 10:00 to 17:00
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 5:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Hands on Skills development day to practice existing and new restorative skills including minimal invasive techniques, crown preparation, bridge preparation

18:30 Practical Basic Life Support Training   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Practical Basic Life Support Training (PO210514)
Venue: QuAD Centre, Portsmouth
Date: Wed 21 May 2014, 18:30 to 21:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 2:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Resuscitation Council (UK) Standards recommends dental professional update their practical basic life support skills at least annually. This hands-on course will focus on CPR techniques and management of the ill patient. It should complement practice-based training, not replace it.

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09:30 Surviving in the human zoo - The dental professionals guide to managing stress in the professionals   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Surviving in the human zoo - The dental professionals guide to managing stress in the professionals (SO230514)
Venue: Education Centre, RSHH, Southampton
Date: Fri 23 May 2014, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £21.00
Description: This course covers the latest research about stressors for dental professionals and explores effective self-management techniques relating to the various stress factors of the dental practice, including how to avoid burnout.

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09:30 Developing Dental Educators Course - Part 4   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Developing Dental Educators Course - Part 4 (OX150414PT4)
Venue: Health Education England, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 29 May 2014, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 5:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This course is mandatory for Dental Foundation and Therapist Foundation Trainers. It is also suitable for Clinical and Educational Supervisors in primary and secondary care, and GDPs and Dental Therapists interested in training in the future.

09:30 Introduction to NHS Module 7 – Communication, Law, Ethics and Complaint Handling   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Introduction to NHS Module 7 – Communication, Law, Ethics and Complaint Handling (INOX290514)
Venue: George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 29 May 2014, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 5:30 hours
Cost: £11.00
Description: This course will cover: • Interpersonal skills and how to work co-operatively with others • Professionalism • GDC Standards for the Dental Team • Current legal and ethical issues facing the dental team and how dentists are monitored • Raising concerns • Complaints handling. This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry and is essential for dentists who are undertaking Vocational Training by Assessment. This course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS and dentists returning to NHS practice. Other dentists can book to attend if places remain available 14 days in advance of the course. Dr Stephen Henderson LLM BDS, GDC 59163 is a full-time Senior Dento-Legal Adviser for Dental Protection and a Specialist in Oral Surgery. He had 5 years full-time experience in hospital dentistry, followed by 11 years part-time (oral and maxillofacial surgery) and continues to work part-time in practice. Stephen has more than 20 years experience in general dental and oral surgery referral practice and was Chairman Oxfordshire LDC between 1995 and 2003. He regularly lectures on oral surgery and dento-legal issues and currently follows the activities of the GDC and CHRE on behalf of Dental Protection. Stephen is also DPL’s Deputy Lead for members in Hong Kong.

09:30 Occlusion not Confusion & Tooth Wear a Hands On Restorative Course   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Occlusion not Confusion & Tooth Wear a Hands On Restorative Course (MK290514)
Venue: Milton Keynes Postgraduate Centre, Milton Keynes
Date: Thu 29 May 2014, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £35.00
Description: This will be the fifth hands on restorative course that Professor Millar has brought to Milton Keynes. This will not be a repetition of previous courses but a well constructed educational follow on. Delegates who have not previously attended can also enjoy this as a great standalone course.

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09:30 Anatomy and physiology of the head and neck for DCPs   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Anatomy and physiology of the head and neck for DCPs (SO300514)
Venue: Education Centre, RSHH, Southampton
Date: Fri 30 May 2014, 09:30 to 12:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £5.00
Description: This course will look at the anatomy and physiology of the head and neck, including the importance of why knowledge of regional anatomy is vital to ‘everyday’ dentistry and related treatment options.