Course Calendar

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10:00 Introduction to the NHS Module - Legal and Ethical Issues, and Complaints Handling   Availability: Places available
Title: Introduction to the NHS Module - Legal and Ethical Issues, and Complaints Handling (INTRO021025)
Venue: Webinar Tutorial, Winchester
Date: Thu 2 Oct 2025, 10:00 to 13:00
Development outcome: A, D
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £25.00
Description: Introduction to the NHS Module - Legal and Ethical Issues, and Complaints Handling - This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an Introduction to primary care NHS dentistry – essential for dentists undertaking an 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. Course additional info, aims, objectives & learning outcomes have been set. Edit View

13:15 FREE Creating a financial safety net   Availability: Places available
Title: FREE Creating a financial safety net (MKWEB021025)
Venue: WEBINAR, MK - Milton Keynes
Date: Thu 2 Oct 2025, 13:15 to 13:45
Development outcome: D
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 0:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This is short webinar on financial planning, short, medium and long term by Mo Ahad

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09:00 HANDS ON DEEP CARIES MANAGEMENT/POSTERIOR COMPOSITES   Availability: Fully booked
Title: HANDS ON DEEP CARIES MANAGEMENT/POSTERIOR COMPOSITES (PO031025 )
Venue: Dental Academy, Portsmouth
Date: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 09:00 to 16:30
Development outcome: C, D
Course style: Blended Learning
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £150.00
Description: Describe the latest management of caries and also carrying out posterior composite restorations

13:00 FREE DENTO-LEGAL CLIMATE   Availability: Places available
Title: FREE DENTO-LEGAL CLIMATE (MKWEB031025)
Venue: WEBINAR, MK - Milton Keynes
Date: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 13:00 to 13:45
Development outcome: A, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Legal & Ethical Issues
CPD: 0:45 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This a short lunchtime webinar on Teams, taken by Lesley Taylor from the Dental Defence Union, on todays Dental -Legal risk and strategies.

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10:00 Introduction to the NHS Module - Information Governance, Health & Safety including COSHH   Availability: Places available
Title: Introduction to the NHS Module - Information Governance, Health & Safety including COSHH (INTRO061025)
Venue: Webinar Intro to NHS, n/a - Oxfordshire
Date: Mon 6 Oct 2025, 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: Introduction to the NHS Module - Information Governance, Health & Safety including COSHH - 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. Course additional info, aims, objectives & learning outcomes have been set. Edit View

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09:00 Modular Minor Oral Surgery Course (supports Level 2 competencies)   Availability: Fully booked
Title: Modular Minor Oral Surgery Course (supports Level 2 competencies) (BE091025-4 Part)
Venue: John Lister Postgraduate Centre, Slough - Berkshire - East
4 Sessions: Starting on Thu 9 Oct 2025 at 09:00
Development outcome: A, B, C
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 21:15 hours
Cost: £550.00
Description: Interactive evidence-based modular training for GDPs & dentists with a special interest in Minor Oral Surgery, which includes training in most of the enhanced skills needed for Level 2 accreditation. DAY 1= Online webinar, do not go to Wexham Park! You must use a tablet or desk top with a mic and camera, not a phone. This is an opportunity for dentists to learn and practise the principles and techniques of minor oral surgery procedures, designed for the busy practitioner, with 3.5 training days over 4 months. Four modules cover the main aspects of dentoalveolar surgery performed in general practice, including 3 days of intensive hands on training on pig or sheep jaws: Day 1 is a morning webinar- an interactive theory session with case discussions and seminar. (PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE VENUE). Days 2,3 & 4 are a mixture of lectures and hands-on practice in the skills room. Please ensure you can attend all 4 dates before booking. For queries, please email the course tutor: nicola.spillane@nhs.net

18:30 FREE Dental Nurse Forum - Dental Nurses role in Medical Emergencies.   Availability: Places available
Title: FREE Dental Nurse Forum - Dental Nurses role in Medical Emergencies. (OX091025DNF)
Venue: Webinar Tutorial, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 9 Oct 2025, 18:30 to 20:00
Development outcome: A, B, C
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Medical Emergencies
CPD: 1:30 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. Our speaker Lynn Fox takes us through the role of a Dental Nurse in Medical Emergencies. Following this will be an open forum and peer review discussion chaired by our guest speaker and the Tutor facilitating. GDC outcomes A, B & C

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13:15 Free Lunchtime Webinar: Open wide to AIs?   Availability: Places available
Title: Free Lunchtime Webinar: Open wide to AIs? (OX131025WEB)
Venue: Webinar Tutorial, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Mon 13 Oct 2025, 13:15 to 13:45
Development outcome: C, D
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 0:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This webinar is for those to understand the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in dentistry. It will comprise a foundational overview of use of AI in healthcare before focusing on its specific uses and applications in dental care. The session will provide a realistic assessment of the current state of AI adoption and signpost you to external resources for further exploration and learning. Suitable for the entire Dental Team. GDC Outcomes C & D.

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19:00 Domestic abuse in the dental setting-how to protect your staff and your patients   Availability: Places available
Title: Domestic abuse in the dental setting-how to protect your staff and your patients (CAM141025)
Venue: Webinar Tutorial, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Tue 14 Oct 2025, 19:00 to 20:30
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
Course style: Blended Learning
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: £10.00
Description: This course is to provide dental teams with the skills and knowledge to identify victims of Domestic Abuse within the workplace and their patients and know how to act on this. You will receive an email on the day of the course with the MS TEAMs video call information to enable you to join the course.

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10:00 Introduction to the NHS Module - Communication and handling complaints   Availability: Places available
Title: Introduction to the NHS Module - Communication and handling complaints (INTRO161025)
Venue: Webinar Tutorial, Winchester
Date: Thu 16 Oct 2025, 10:00 to 13:00
Development outcome: A, D
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £25.00
Description: Introduction to the NHS Module - Communication and handling complaints - This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an Introduction to primary care NHS dentistry – essential for dentists undertaking an 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. Course additional info, aims, objectives & learning outcomes have been set. Edit View

19:00 Antimicrobial Stewardship   Availability: Places available
Title: Antimicrobial Stewardship (NHSEAMR161025)
Venue: Webinar Tutorial, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 16 Oct 2025, 19:00 to 20:30
Development outcome: B, C, D
Course style: Blended Learning
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This course is suitable for those taking part in the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire & West Berkshire (BOB) ICB AMR audit in dental practices.

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09:00 Current thinking in crowns, veneers, onlays and bridges: 2 days hands-on.   Availability: Fully booked
Title: Current thinking in crowns, veneers, onlays and bridges: 2 days hands-on. (BE171025- 2 Part)
Venue: John Lister Postgraduate Centre, Slough - Berkshire - East
2 Sessions: Starting on Fri 17 Oct 2025 at 09:00
Development outcome: A, C
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 12:00 hours
Cost: £550.00
Description: 2 days of theory and hands-on: 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, veneers, porcelain onlays, bridges will be demonstrated and learners will prepare a variety of plastic teeth for full and partial coverage crowns, fixed & resin bonded bridgework and veneers. There is a 1:4 teaching ratio which facilitates feedback and support. Both days must be attended. Diatech bur kits will be used, but please also note the bur list specified in the "Additional Info" section. Eastman Kit burs are NOT provided, but you may wish to purchase these. Refreshments and catering 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 09:00 each day, please allow ample time for your journey and parking, particularly if travelling across Slough from the M4. USE ENTRANCE 4/ Car park C (£8.50 a day); Slough Station is 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).

09:00 Dental Photography and Digital Dentistry   Availability: Places available
Title: Dental Photography and Digital Dentistry (PO171026)
Venue: Dental Academy, Portsmouth
Date: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 09:00 to 16:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Blended Learning
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £75.00
Description: This course provides dental professionals with essential skills in dental photography and intraoral scanning. Participants will learn the fundamentals of intraoral and extraoral photography, camera settings, lighting techniques, and image documentation for clinical and educational purposes. The course also covers digital workflows, including 3D scanning, and digital treatment planning. Hands-on training ensures proficiency in capturing high-quality images and integrating digital tools into daily practice. By the end of the course, attendees will enhance their ability to document cases, improve patient communication, and contribute effectively to modern digital dentistry. All participants must be registered with the GDC as a Dentist, Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist. This course is not suitable for dental nurses or clinical dental technicians.

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10:00 Introduction to the NHS Module - Use and Audit of Dental Record Keeping   Availability: Places available
Title: Introduction to the NHS Module - Use and Audit of Dental Record Keeping (INTRO201025)
Venue: Webinar Intro to NHS, n/a - Oxfordshire
Date: Mon 20 Oct 2025, 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 is one of a number of courses 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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18:30 Dental Hygiene and Therapy Forum- The NHS and me- Working in the NHS as a Dental therapist   Availability: Places available
Title: Dental Hygiene and Therapy Forum- The NHS and me- Working in the NHS as a Dental therapist (SOWEB231025)
Venue: Webinar- Virtual Event. Please do not attend a venue., Southampton - Southampton
Date: Thu 23 Oct 2025, 18:30 to 20:00
Development outcome: C, D
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: The webinar will discuss the Day-to-day flow of work, including phased treatments. The webinar will discuss what dental therapist should know to be able to work successfully under both prescription and under direct access.

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09:00 Transform Your Endodontic Practice: Innovative techniques and practical solutions   Availability: Only 3 places available
Title: Transform Your Endodontic Practice: Innovative techniques and practical solutions (BE241025)
Venue: Trust Education Centre, Reading - Berkshire - West
Date: Fri 24 Oct 2025, 09:00 to 16:30
Development outcome: A
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £150.00
Description: This is an intensive CPD course with seminars and hands-on practice on the use of rubber dam, safe irrigation, ideal access design, Rotary Endodontics, alternative obturation techniques and re-root canal treatment focusing on trouble-shooting tips. Consideration is given to managing deep carious lesions, re-RCT, biodentine/MTA applications. The course provides valuable insights into modern root canal treatment procedures, using evidence-based standard operating procedures related to Endodontology Timings for the morning break, 40-minute lunchbreak and a very short afternoon break will be determined by the needs of the attendees. *** Refreshments and lunch are not provided; these can be purchased in the nearby hospital cafes, or you may bring your own which can be taken in the refectory. The Trust Education Centre at the Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH) is a short 15-20 minute walk or bus journey from Reading station. We recommend you use public transport if possible- the RBH is well served by buses including Park and Ride services. Please allow adequate time for Reading traffic and hospital parking- you may find it more convenient to park nearby on Erleigh Road (up to 10 hours possible, same cost: £16.50 for > 6 hours as of 17/7/25) rather than queue for the almost adjacent multi-story car park.

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13:15 FREE Capacity & Consent   Availability: Places available
Title: FREE Capacity & Consent (MKWEB301025)
Venue: WEBINAR, MK - Milton Keynes
Date: Thu 30 Oct 2025, 13:15 to 13:45
Development outcome: A, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Legal & Ethical Issues
CPD: 0:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This is a brief webinar by one of their liaison officers from the DDU on the Teams platform on Capacity and Consent.

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09:15 HANDS UPDATE ON ENDODONTICS   Availability: Only 2 places available
Title: HANDS UPDATE ON ENDODONTICS (MKHO311025)
Venue: Milton Keynes Postgraduate Centre, Milton Keynes
Date: Fri 31 Oct 2025, 09:15 to 16:30
Development outcome: A, C
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £175.00
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.