Course Calendar

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10:00 Introduction to NHS Oral Cancer   Availability: Places available
Title: Introduction to NHS Oral Cancer (INTRO031125)
Venue: Webinar Tutorial, Winchester
Date: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 10:00 to 13:00
Development outcome: B, C
Course style: Blended Learning
Core topic: Oral Cancer: Early detection
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 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.

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09:00 Practical Paediatrics   Availability: Places available
Title: Practical Paediatrics (PO0061125)
Venue: Dental Academy, Portsmouth
Date: Thu 6 Nov 2025, 09:00 to 16:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £80.00
Description: We will discuss the management and treatment of caries in the primary dentition following evidenced based guidelines.

13:00 FREE Lunchtime Webinar:Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and increase awareness of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)   Availability: Places available
Title: FREE Lunchtime Webinar:Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and increase awareness of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) (OX061125WEB)
Venue: Webinar Tutorial, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 6 Nov 2025, 13:00 to 14:00
Development outcome: B, C, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Oral Cancer: Early detection
CPD: 1:00 hour
Cost: No charge
Description: This short webinar aims to increase awareness of the increasing incidence of HPV-related oropharyngeal malignancy, occurring in younger patients without the traditional risk factors for oral cancer. This course is suitable for all members of the dental team. GDC Development Outcome B, C & D.

18:30 FREE Joint Dental Nurse/Hygiene and Therapist Forum - The importance of Indemnity for DCP's   Availability: Places available
Title: FREE Joint Dental Nurse/Hygiene and Therapist Forum - The importance of Indemnity for DCP's (OX061125DCP)
Venue: Webinar Tutorial, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 6 Nov 2025, 18:30 to 20:00
Development outcome: A, B, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Legal & Ethical Issues
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: * Please note this evening is open to DCP's. The Dental Nurse Forum is entirely devoted to Dental Nurses and Student Dental Nurses. The Dental Nurse 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 Teams Webinar. The speaker Alison Large explores the importance of Indemnity for DCP's. Following this will be an open forum and peer review discussion chaired by our guest speaker and the Tutor facilitating. GDC outcomes A, B & D.

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09:00 Examination, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning   Availability: Only 9 places available
Title: Examination, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (PO0711251)
Venue: Dental Academy, Portsmouth
Date: Fri 7 Nov 2025, 09:00 to 12:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £35.00
Description: This face to face practical course will explore what is required in order to carry out a comprehensive dental examination and formulate an appropriate treatment plan. Please only sign up to one course- we are running a repeat session in the afternoon.

09:15 HANDS ON ONLAY DAY   Availability: Only 2 places available
Title: HANDS ON ONLAY DAY (BEHO071125)
Venue: John Lister Postgraduate Centre, Slough - Berkshire - East
Date: Fri 7 Nov 2025, 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

13:00 Examination, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning   Availability: Places available
Title: Examination, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (PO0711252)
Venue: Dental Academy, Portsmouth
Date: Fri 7 Nov 2025, 13:00 to 16:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £35.00
Description: This face to face practical course will explore what is required in order to carry out a comprehensive dental examination and formulate an appropriate treatment plan. Please only sign up to one course- this is a repeat of the morning session.

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10:00 Introduction to the NHS Module - Paediatric Dentistry   Availability: Places available
Title: Introduction to the NHS Module - Paediatric Dentistry ( Intro 101125)
Venue: Webinar Tutorial, Winchester
Date: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 10:00 to 13:00
Development outcome: B, C
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £25.00
Description: Introduction to the NHS Module - Paediatric Dentistry - 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. Requirements of the GDC and CQC will be met by this course. Course additional info, aims, objectives & learning outcomes have been set. Edit View

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10:00 Introduction to the NHS Module - Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need   Availability: Places available
Title: Introduction to the NHS Module - Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (INTRO131125)
Venue: Webinar Tutorial, Winchester
Date: Thu 13 Nov 2025, 10:00 to 12:00
Development outcome: C, D
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 2:00 hours
Cost: £25.00
Description: Introduction to the NHS Module - Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need - 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 Improving Telephone Communication Skills   Availability: Places available
Title: FREE Improving Telephone Communication Skills (MKWEB131125)
Venue: WEBINAR, MK - Milton Keynes
Date: Thu 13 Nov 2025, 13:15 to 13:45
Development outcome: A, B, D
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 0:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This short session will be looking at helping to reduce common causes for complaints when communicating over the phone. This will be done on Teams. Login details sent out the day before the webinar.

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10:00 Intro to NHS- Principles of ethical behaviour relevant to dentistry   Availability: Places available
Title: Intro to NHS- Principles of ethical behaviour relevant to dentistry (INTRO171125)
Venue: Webinar Tutorial, Winchester
Date: Mon 17 Nov 2025, 10:00 to 13:00
Development outcome: A, C, D
Course style: Blended Learning
Core topic: Legal & Ethical Issues
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £25.00
Description: Intro to NHS- Principles of ethical behaviour relevant to dentistry - This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to primary NHS dental care, essential for dentists undertaking the educational /clinical support plan(ECSP). This course is also suitable for other dentists who are new to NHS, Dentist, returning to NHS practice, and any dental professionals interested in learning more about the featured topics. It is designed to examine ethical behaviour including honesty, confidentiality, consent and the mental capacity act and review the standards expected by regulatory bodies. Course additional info, aims, objectives & learning outcomes have been set. Edit View

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09:15 Theory of Medical Emergencies in the primary care dental setting with practical BLS.   Availability: Places available
Title: Theory of Medical Emergencies in the primary care dental setting with practical BLS. (OX201125)
Venue: Terence Mortimer Postgraduate Centre, Banbury - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 20 Nov 2025, 09:15 to 13:00
Development outcome: A, B, C
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Medical Emergencies
CPD: 3:30 hours
Cost: £35.00
Description: This theory and practical course meets the annual GDC requirements for CPD in medical emergencies and follows the UK Resuscitation Council guidelines in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Immediate Life Support (ILS). There will be a chance to practice/demonstrate practical BLS skills.*you may wish to bring a small cushion or small mat for your knees if taking part in the practical session. *Please note - this course has a cost reduction of £15 for DCP's.

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09:00 Endodontics- Hands-on Refresher   Availability: Only 8 places available
Title: Endodontics- Hands-on Refresher (BE211125)
Venue: John Lister Postgraduate Centre, Slough - Berkshire - East
Date: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 09:00 to 16:30
Development outcome: A, C
Course style: Hands-on
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £150.00
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.

13:00 Free Lunch and Learn Managing patients with substance misuse in Dentistry   Availability: Places available
Title: Free Lunch and Learn Managing patients with substance misuse in Dentistry (SOWEB211125)
Venue: Webinar- Virtual Event. Please do not attend a venue., Southampton - Southampton
Date: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 13:00 to 14:00
Development outcome: A, C, D
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 1:00 hour
Cost: No charge
Description: Understand how to safely manage patients who are currently or have a history of substance misuse with illicit substances such as drugs or alcohol

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10:00 Introduction to the NHS Module - NHS Contract, NICE on Oral and Dental Health, UDAs   Availability: Places available
Title: Introduction to the NHS Module - NHS Contract, NICE on Oral and Dental Health, UDAs (INTRO271125)
Venue: Webinar Intro to NHS, n/a - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 27 Nov 2025, 10:00 to 13:00
Development outcome: B, D
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £25.00
Description: Introduction to the NHS Module - NHS Contract, NICE on Oral and Dental Health, UDAs - 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 : COMPLAINTS HANDLING   Availability: Places available
Title: FREE : COMPLAINTS HANDLING (MKWEB271125)
Venue: WEBINAR, MK - Milton Keynes
Date: Thu 27 Nov 2025, 13:15 to 13:45
Development outcome: A, B, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Legal & Ethical & Handling Complaints
CPD: 0:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This is a half hours session on Teams for 'Complaints Handling' with Kate Mullar, Liaison manager from the Dental Defence Union.

18:30 FREE Dental Nurse Forum - Public Health Role   Availability: Places available
Title: FREE Dental Nurse Forum - Public Health Role (OX271125DNF)
Venue: Webinar Tutorial, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Date: Thu 27 Nov 2025, 18:30 to 20:00
Development outcome: A, B, D
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: The Dental Nurse Forum is entirely devoted to Dental Nurses and Student Dental Nurses. The Dental Nurse 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 Teams Webinar. In this presentation, our speaker Tandeep Badesha will share her journey from working as a Dental Nurse to becoming a Public Health Officer. She discusses the skills and experiences gained in Dental Nursing that helped transition into Public Health, the challenges and opportunities along the way, and how dental nurses can explore diverse career pathways beyond clinical practice. Following this will be an open forum and peer review discussion chaired by our guest speaker and the Tutor facilitating. GDC outcomes A, B & D.

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09:15 Making full dentures & partial dentures- 2 Days   Availability: Fully booked
Title: Making full dentures & partial dentures- 2 Days (BE281125- 2 Part)
Venue: Trust Education Centre, Reading - Berkshire - West
2 Sessions: Starting on Fri 28 Nov 2025 at 09:15
Development outcome: A, B, C
Course style: Blended Learning
CPD: 12:00 hours
Cost: £225.00
Description: Two days of theory and hands-on training in the provision of full and partial dentures, in a small group of a maximum of 12 dentists. Day 1 will focus on provision of full dentures ; Day 2 will focus on provision of partial dentures. Both days must be attended. The hands-on element takes place in the afternoon of Day 2, using dental surveyors in partial denture design (please note that the dental surveyors will be shared 1 between 2 learners).

09:15 PERIODONTICS IN PRACTICE   Availability: Places available
Title: PERIODONTICS IN PRACTICE (MK260925)
Venue: Milton Keynes Academic Centre, Milton Keynes
Date: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 09:15 to 16:30
Development outcome: C, D
Course style: Lecture
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £35.00
Description: This is a days session at Milton Keynes Academic centre discussing thorough Periodontal screening, diagnosis and treatment planning.