DCPs, Therapists and Hygienists Role in Oral Lesions (BE120413)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOral Surgery
DescriptionThis course is intended as an update for DCP’s in Oral Lesions. A great half days lecture in Oral Medication by Dr Caroline Pankhurst. The course will include the understanding of screening for pre-malignant and malignant lesions. A great opportunity to have an overview of common oral medicine conditions found in dental practices. A review diagnosis and management of patients with common red and white lesions and dry mouth and burning mouth and oral allergies.
Additional informationCourse is intended for: DCP’s, Therapists and Hygienists.

Dr Caroline Pankhurst is a dentist and formerly a Senior Dental Lecturer at Kings College London Dental Institute. Now she is actively involved in Postgraduate dental education and training. She is an infection control consultant for Lambeth, Southwick and Lewisham PCT’s. She is author of Control of infection guidelines for general dental practices, now in it’s 3rd edition.
VenueJohn Lister Postgraduate Centre, Slough - Berkshire - East  View details
Date & timeFriday 12 April 2013, 09:00 to 13:00
LecturerMigration  View details
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Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours3:00
Cost£6.00
Aims
  1. Update on how to manage patients with common white and red lesions.
  2. Understand and distinguish the symptoms of oro-facial pain from pain of dental origin.
  3. Cover how medication affects the mouth.
  4. Discover the ways in which to diagnose dry mouth and oral allergies.