Course Calendar

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09:15 MAKING FULL DENTURES & PARTIAL DENTURES (Hands-on)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: MAKING FULL DENTURES & PARTIAL DENTURES (Hands-on) (BE031123)
Venue: Trust Education Centre, Reading - Berkshire - West
Date: Fri 3 Nov 2023, 09:15 to 16:30
Development outcome: A, C, D
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £100.00
Description: This day is a mixture of theory and hands-on training in the provision of full and partial dentures, in a small group of a maximum of 12 dentists. The hands-on element takes place in the afternoon, using dental surveyors in partial denture design (please note that the dental surveyors will be shared 1 between 2 learners).

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10:00 Introduction to the NHS Module - Information Governance, Health & Safety including COSHH   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Introduction to the NHS Module - Information Governance, Health & Safety including COSHH (INWIN061123)
Venue: Webinar Tutorial, Winchester
Date: Mon 6 Nov 2023, 10:00 to 13:00
Development outcome: C, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Legal & Ethical Issues
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £25.00
Description: This course concerns Information Governance, Health & Safety including COSHH. in Dentistry. It designed to provide an Introduction to primary care NHS dentistry - essential for dentists undertaking Educational/Clinical Support Plan (ECSP). 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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10:00 Introduction to the NHS Module - NHS Contract, NICE on Oral and Dental Health, UDAs   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Introduction to the NHS Module - NHS Contract, NICE on Oral and Dental Health, UDAs (INWIN091123)
Venue: Webinar Tutorial, Winchester
Date: Thu 9 Nov 2023, 10:00 to 13:00
Development outcome: B, D
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £25.00
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 Experience (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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09:15 Current thinking in crown & bridgework and veneers: 2 days hands-on   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Current thinking in crown & bridgework and veneers: 2 days hands-on (BE101123)
Venue: John Lister Postgraduate Centre, Slough - Berkshire - East
2 Sessions: Starting on Fri 10 Nov 2023 at 09:15
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 12:00 hours
Cost: £475.00
Description: A blended day with short lecture updates on current concepts in treatment planning, tooth preparation, impression technique, temporisation, try-in and cementation, approaches to managing tooth wear, the heavily restored dentition and fixed and removable reconstructions. Best practice in the preparation of crowns, bridges and veneers will be demonstrated and learners will then have the opportunity to prepare a variety of plastic teeth for full and partial coverage crowns, fixed & resin bonded bridgework and veneers. The hands-on part provides a 1:4 teaching ratio which facilitates feedback and support. This is a two part course and both parts must be attended. PLEASE NOTE the bur list which is specified in the "Additional Info" section. You will need to bring these to the two days. THESE ARE NOT SUPPLIED. Water, fruit and biscuits will be available, but food catering and hot drinks are not provided. You can bring your own, or a snack lunch and drinks may be purchased in the nearby main hospital building. We will start promptly at 09:15 each day, please allow ample time for your journey and parking, particularly if travelling across Slough from the M4. USE ENTRANCE 4! There is ample parking in the adjacent car park (£8 a day); Slough Station is about 20 minutes away by taxi, or about 30 minutes by local bus. The Postgraduate Centre is a low 60s style brown brick building, and is located 50m to the right when you use Entrance 4 (for the car park, drive straight ahead).

09:15 HANDS ON MOS Techniques for extraction and suturing   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: HANDS ON MOS Techniques for extraction and suturing (MKHO101123)
Venue: Milton Keynes Postgraduate Centre, Milton Keynes
Date: Fri 10 Nov 2023, 09:15 to 16:30
Development outcome: A, C, D
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £150.00
Description: A one day course with presentations and hands-on sessions using pigs jaws/models in order to increase the confidence and knowledge of the participants, so that they may successfully undertake minor oral surgery procedures within their own practice settings. Case discussions are welcomed, but please ensure patient data is anonymized.

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10:00 Introduction to the NHS Module - Paediatric Dentistry   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Introduction to the NHS Module - Paediatric Dentistry (INWIN131123)
Venue: Webinar Tutorial, Winchester
Date: Mon 13 Nov 2023, 10:00 to 13:00
Development outcome: B, C
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £25.00
Description: This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an Introduction to primary care NHS dentistry – essential for Validation by Experience Dentists (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. Requirements of the GDC and CQC will be met by this course.

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18:30 Dental Nurse Forum - 'Decontamination and the role of Decon Lead'   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Dental Nurse Forum - 'Decontamination and the role of Decon Lead' (OX161123DNF)
Venue: Webinar Tutorial, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 16 Nov 2023, 18:30 to 20:00
Development outcome: B, C
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 1:50 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This evening is entirely devoted to Dental Nurses and Student Dental Nurses. These monthly meetings have been set up for Dental Nurses in the south region (Ox/Bucks/Berks/Hamps/I.O.W) to give Dental Nurses an ability to network and share ideas through open discussion, support their wellbeing, plus be empowered to progress and further their career if they wish to do so. This will be delivered via Webinar. Jo Russell will talk about the role of Decontamination Lead and look at HTM0105 and related guidance. Following this will be an open forum and peer review discussion chaired by our guest speaker and the Tutor facilitating. GDC outcomes B & C.

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09:00 Radiography update: Practical safety for patients and staff [including IRR 2017 and IR(ME)R 2017]   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Radiography update: Practical safety for patients and staff [including IRR 2017 and IR(ME)R 2017] (OX171123)
Venue: Unipart Conference Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Fri 17 Nov 2023, 09:00 to 15:30
Development outcome: B, C
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Radiography & Radiation Protection
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: £50.00
Description: This face to face course will provide a current update in dental radiography and radiation protection, including the statutory responsibilities in IRR17 and IR(ME)R17. The course is suitable for dentists and DCPs who take radiographs, as well as those who assist in taking and processing radiographs.

09:15 HANDS ON ONLAY DAY   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: HANDS ON ONLAY DAY (BEHO171123NN)
Venue: John Lister Postgraduate Centre, Slough - Berkshire - East
Date: Fri 17 Nov 2023, 09:15 to 16:30
Development outcome: A, C, D
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £150.00
Description: This is a 'Hands -on ' day at Wexham PGC

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09:15 Communicate, collaborate and connect (including handling complaints)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Communicate, collaborate and connect (including handling complaints) (BE241023)
Venue: Trust Education Centre, Reading - Berkshire - West
Date: Fri 24 Nov 2023, 09:15 to 16:30
Development outcome: A, B, D
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £50.00
Description: Learn about the psychology and practice of managing patient complaints, and how to communicate effectively. In the morning, we consider how good communication can reduce the likelihood of complaints going further. In the afternoon, we focus on the need for effective communication, and how improving this can increase productivity, profitability and wellbeing. This course will support you in upholding two of the nine principles of standards, performance and ethics in GDC Standards for the Dental Team: 2. Communicate Effectively with patients; 5. Have a clear and effective complaints procedure  Suitable for all team members.

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10:00 Introduction to the NHS Module - How to Assess, Monitor and Manage Periodontal Disease in General Dental Practice Part 1   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Introduction to the NHS Module - How to Assess, Monitor and Manage Periodontal Disease in General Dental Practice Part 1 (INWIN130523)
Venue: Webinar Tutorial, Winchester
Date: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 10:00 to 13:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £25.00
Description: (Part 2 will be held on the 05/12/2023). 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 Experience (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.