Introduction to the NHS - Module 10 : A. Clinical Governance & B. IOTN & Orthodonic Referrals (INSO190312)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOrthodontics
DescriptionThis course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry, essential for dentists who are undertaking vocational training by assessment.
Additional informationThe course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS, dentists who are returning to NHS dental practice.or dentists otherwise participating in the Southampton “Introduction to the NHS” series of Postgraduate meetings.

A one day course presented by Hampshire Dental Practice Advisor Verna Easterby-Smith, reviewing and updating Clinical Governance requirements, and illustrating methods by which practices can demonstrate they compliance.

The second part of the day features Ruth Evans, Consultant Orthodontist at Southampton General Hospital. This section will describe the IOTN system for assessing malocclusion, and describe how practitioners should use it to guide their decisions on patient referrals.

This course will assist delegates to provide supporting evidence for all CQC outcomes.

The course speakers will be...
Verna Easterby-Smith : Dental Practitioner, Hampshire LDC member and Hampshire PCT Dental Practice Advisor.

Ruth Evans - Consultant Orthodontist - Southampton General Hospital

Consultant Orthodontist at Southampton General Hospital. Ruth has held a number of visiting orthodontist posts, and her 1987 Article " Article:
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Preliminary evaluation of an illustrated scale for rating dental attractiveness Eur J Orthod (1987) 9(1): 314-318 doi:10.1093/ejo/9.1.314 holds the notable position of being the third most cited article ever published in the European Journal of Orthodontics.
VenueEducation Centre, RSHH, Southampton  View details
Date & timeMonday 19 March 2012, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£25.00
Aims
  1. To describe the elements of Clinical Governance and demonstrate how they influence activities in dental practice.
  2. To demonstrate the methods by which practices and practitioners can ensure they comply with or exceed the requirements of Clinical Governance.
  3. To describe the IOTN system for recording malocclusion.
  4. To demonstrate how to use the IOTN system to refer patients appropriately.