FREE WEBINAR Wellbeing and Care of Self for all members of the dental team (BE150121)

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DescriptionA free online lunchtime webinar that takes a truly holistic approach to the physical, mental and technical challenges of our work, and offers a range of helpful ideas, including practical exercises for work and at home. Run by dual qualified dentist and osteopath,Dr Gerry Gallacher. We all know that working in dentistry is challenging, both physically and mentally. The challenges have increased substantially since the Covid epidemic struck. Now, more than ever we need to take good care of ourselves. Course content will include basics of posture and simple exercises.
Additional information

Gerry Gallacher is a dual qualified dentist and osteopath. He is uniquely placed to understand the highly specific area of our job and the demands which it places on us.

Qualifying as a dentist in Dundee, he has over 20 years of wide experience of general practice, hospital and community dental services.

Gerry studied at the British School of Osteopathy, to pursue a lifelong interest in sports and musculoskeletal injuries, qualifying with a BSc (Hons) in Osteopathy in 1998. Gerry works as an Osteopath in Bristol, mainly at the University of Bristol Sports Medicine Clinic.

During many years working as both a dentist and as an osteopath, he became convinced that more could be done to reduce the impact of musculoskeletal problems among dentists and dental personnel by adopting a truly holistic, biopsychosocial approach, with a strong emphasis on physical conditioning.

He has lectured around the country on this for over 15 years, and recently adapted his approach to suit an online audience.

VenueWEBINAR, Reading - Berkshire - West  View details
Date & timeFriday 15 January 2021, 12:15 to 13:45
LecturerDr Gerry Gallacher  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeB
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours1:30
CostNo charge
Aims

The aim of this course is to introduce the concept of ‘Care of Self’ in dentistry, and outline the biopsychological approach to musculoskeletal disorders, so as to relieve tension and improve musculoskeletal function.

Objectives

Describe  the ‘Golden Rules’ of self-care.

Discuss common causes of musculoskeletal disorders

Explain and demonstrate fundamentals of posture.

Explain and demonstrate exercises; what to do, what to avoid, and what can be done at work.

Consideration of what to do if it hurts - to keep going or stop?

Describe and demonstrate ideas to reduce tension and stress.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

-outline the biopsychosocial approach to musculoskeletal disorders 

-list common causes of MSD, and factors that are specific to dentistry

-explain links between structural, functional and psychological aspects of musculoskeletal disorders

-perform a range of practical exercises to help relieve tension and improve musculoskeletal function