Introduction to NHS Module 9 - Periodontal assessment, diagnosis and referral criteria (INOX140313)

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.
Additional informationThe course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS, and dentists who are returning to NHS dental practice.
A course on the treatment of Periodontal Disease:

This course is designed to provide delegates with an update on current materials and techniques for successful periodontal treatment.

Delivered by local registered specialists in Periodontics, the course will inform and update those attending with information from the cutting edge of the field.

It will also provide delegates with an opportunity to discuss matters relevant to them with locally based specialist in a relaxed and relatively informal gathering.

This course will assist delegates to provide supporting evidence for CQC outcomes 6A, 9A, 13 and 14.
This Course will cover:
•Current concepts in Periodontal Examination, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning.
•Current concepts in Non surgical management of periodontal disease.
•Current concepts in Management of root caries from a bacteriological and biochemical standpoint.
• Effective Hand instrumentation and effective Ultrasonic instrumentation of root surfaces in patients suffering from periodontitis.
• Knowledge of current concepts learned at the lecture to the practical instrumentation of root surfaces.

Speaker
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.
VenueGeorge Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeThursday 14 March 2013, 09:00 to 16:15
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

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Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£25.00
Aims
  1. Delegates will be able to manage periodontal disease and provide treatment for their patients to meet current standards of best practice.
  2. Delegates will be able to understand how complications can arise and what to do about them.