Course Calendar

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09:00 Radiography and radiation protection – a continuing education course for IR(ME)R operators.   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Radiography and radiation protection – a continuing education course for IR(ME)R operators. (OX01062017)
Venue: George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 1 Jun 2017, 09:00 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Radiography & Radiation Protection
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £25.00
Description: This course is suitable for non-radiography qualified members of the dental team (not dentists) The Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 (IRR99) and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure Regulations 2000 (IR(ME)R 2000) govern the use of ionising radiation in the UK. The GDC recommends that all Dentists and DCPs complete at least 5 hours of CPD in radiography and radiation protection every CPD cycle. As such, this course satisfies Schedule 2 of the IRMER regulations for operators involved in X-raying patients, as well as core CPD requirements for the whole dental team. Learners should be aware Guidance Notes for Dental Practitioners on the Safe Use of X-ray equipment (DH, 2001) and Selection Criteria for Dental Radiography (FGDP (UK) RCS, 2013) are key reference guidelines/publications and essential reading for all dental professionals before and after the course. The content of the course is specified in the 2001 Guidance Notes.

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09:30 Introduction to the NHS Module 9-How to Assess, Monitor and Manage Periodontal Disease in General Dental Practice   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Introduction to the NHS Module 9-How to Assess, Monitor and Manage Periodontal Disease in General Dental Practice (INTWIN070617)
Venue: Southern House, Winchester
Date: Wed 7 Jun 2017, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £50.00
Description: This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an Introduction to primary care NHS dentistry – essential for dentists undertaking Performers List Validation by Equivalence (PLVE). This course is also suitable for other dentists who are new to the NHS, dentists returning to NHS practice, and any dental professional interested in learning more about the featured topics.

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09:30 PERIO HANDS-ON Course   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: PERIO HANDS-ON Course (BU140617)
Venue: Stoke Mandeville Postgraduate Centre, Aylesbury - Buckinghamshire
Date: Wed 14 Jun 2017, 09:30 to 17:00
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £110.00
Description: This course will include emerging new concepts in periodontal disease management.Looking at surgical vs non-surgical treatment, looking at modern instruments and techniques for efficient periodontal disease management in practice.

09:30 Radiography and Radiation Protection   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Radiography and Radiation Protection (MK140617)
Venue: Milton Keynes Postgraduate Centre, Milton Keynes
Date: Wed 14 Jun 2017, 09:30 to 16:00
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Radiography & Radiation Protection
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: £50.00
Description: A continuing education course for IRMER operators. The Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999(IRR99) and Ionising Radiation(Medical Exposure Regulations 2000 (IR(ME)R 2000) govern the use of ionising radiation in the UK. The GDC recommends that all Dentists and DCPs complete at least 5 hours CPD in every CPD cycle. As such, this course satisfies Schedule 2 of the IRMER regulations for operators involved in X-raying patients as well as core CPD requirements for the whole team. Learners should be aware Guidance Notes for Dental Practitioners on the safe use of X-ray equipment (DH, 2001) and selection criteria for Dental Radiography (FGDP (UK) RCS, 2013) are key reference guidelines/publications and essential reading for all dental professionals before and after the course is specified in the 2001 Guideline notes.

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09:00 Introduction to the NHS Module 10-Practical Minor Oral Surgery for GDPs   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Introduction to the NHS Module 10-Practical Minor Oral Surgery for GDPs (INTWIN150617)
Venue: Education Centre, RHCH, Winchester
Date: Thu 15 Jun 2017, 09:00 to 16:00
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £110.00
Description: This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an Introduction to primary care NHS dentistry – essential for dentists undertaking Performers List Validation by Equivalence (PLVE). This course is also suitable for other dentists who are new to the NHS, dentists returning to NHS practice, and any dental professional interested in learning more about the featured topics.

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18:30 The Clinical Dental Examination & Record Keeping   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: The Clinical Dental Examination & Record Keeping (PO210617)
Venue: Education Centre, Portsmouth
Date: Wed 21 Jun 2017, 18:30 to 21:00
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 2:30 hours
Cost: £25.00
Description: This course is designed to update dental professionals on issues surrounding the clinical dental examination and related record-keeping. Every dental professional needs to understand the principles underpinning information governance and use them in their professional practice.

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09:00 4 Part Programme for Training Practice Managers   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: 4 Part Programme for Training Practice Managers (PO230617)
Venue: Education Centre, Portsmouth
4 Sessions: Starting on Fri 23 Jun 2017 at 09:00
Course style: Blended Learning
CPD: 24:00 hours
Cost: £500.00
Description: The world of running dental practices has changed over the past few years. The current trend within UK dentistry for increased litigation and regulation means that Practice Managers now have to deal with more issues than ever before. This 4-day programme is designed to provide the Practice Manager with an opportunity to gain knowledge about running a successful dental practice. The programme consists of 4 full day workshops. Each workshop comprises 2 units and will deliver 6 hours verifiable CPD activity. There are 8 units in total. Small group work will enhance participant learning by incorporating time for reflection, discussion and peer learning. This CPD programme can also help participants prepare for more advanced courses such as those provided by the Institute of Leadership and Management.

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09:15 Essential Dentistry-Predictable Endodontics   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Essential Dentistry-Predictable Endodontics (MK290617)
Venue: Milton Keynes Postgraduate Centre, Milton Keynes
Date: Thu 29 Jun 2017, 09:15 to 16:15
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £110.00
Description: The course consists of both lectures and hands on elements, delivered in a workshop style. This is a busy interactive day which will give you the confidence and knowledge to carry out root canal treatment more successfully in your practice.