Introduction to NHS Module 1 - NHS Structure, Rules, Regulations and Contracts, NICE Guidelines (INSO041012)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
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, to dentists who are new to NHS dentistry and for those who are returning to NHS dental practice.
Additional informationThis course will assist delegates to produce supporting evidence for CQC outcomes 1ABCDE, 6A, 12, 13, 14, 16AB & 21AB.
This course will cover:
•The structure of the NHS, Commissioning dental services and NHS Rules and regulations and guidance.
•The NHS Dental Contract and the provider/performer responsibilities towards delivery.
•The NHS banding systems and the process to transmit correct NHS claims.
•An approach to Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in general dental practice including IOTN.
•How to maintain correct records in relation to the NHS and Private courses of treatments (Record Keeping)
•The Dentists responsibility to their NHS Patients.


Speakers:
Michael Critchlow - Clinical Policy Adviser NHS BSA & Regional Dental Tutor for West Dorset

Mr Richard Snoad FDS RCS Edin 2003, MSc Lond 1996, MGDS RCS Edin 1992, BDS Dund
Richard qualified as a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Dundee University in 1980. After a decade in general dental practise he joined the Royal Army Dental Corps. On his return from service as an Anaesthetics Support Officer in the first Gulf War, he gained his Membership in General Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCS (Ed.)) in 1992. After achieving a Master of Science (with distinction) in Periodontology from the Eastman Dental Institute (EDI), University of London, in 1996, he became the first Commanding Officer of the tri-Service Defence Dental Agency Training Establishment for Dental Care Professionals (DCPs) in the rank of Lt.Colonel. In this role he combined teaching with an extensive periodontal referral service for military and civilian dental practices throughout the south of England and was a member of the Directors of Schools of Dental Hygiene and Therapy Group. During this period, he was admitted onto the Register, at its inception, as a Specialist in Periodontics by the General Dental Council (GDC) and was an examiner and member of Examination Boards of the RCS (Ed.) and the Central Examining Board for Dental Hygienists of the GDC. He retired from the Army in June 2001 to become Head of Periodontics for ORA Dental Group, London. In 2003 he gained the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Richard has published academic research and lectured internationally and is a past Member of Council of the British Society of Periodontology. From 2003 to date Richard has combined freelance specialist practise with his research and teaching. He is also experienced as a medico-legal Expert in Periodontology and is a professional panel member for the GDC’s Dental Complaints Service for private patients. In addition, he is a member of the Editorial Board of Preventive Dentistry magazine.In summer 2007 he was elected to the Board of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK), RCS (Eng.) as Director SW. Thames Division. Local Practitioner and Registered Specialist in Periodontics.
VenueEducation Centre, RSHH, Southampton  View details
Date & timeThursday 4 October 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 hours5:30
Cost£25.00
Aims
  1. 1.Delegates will know how to meet the requirements of NHS Dental Services.
  2. 2. Delegates will be able to provide a full oral health needs assessment for their patients and to plan the treatment required.
  3. 3. Delegates will know who to refer to an Orthodontic Specialist.
  4. 4.Delegates will know how to maintain contemporaneous records to meet the requirements of both the NHS and the GDC.