Introduction to NHS Module 2–NHS General Dental Services Contract (INWIN230415)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThe aim of this course is to provide information about: * The structure of the NHS in England * NHS General Dental Services Contract Regulations * Measurement of the number of units of dental activity (UDAs) for banded courses of treatment * National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance * Oral Health Assessment, diagnosis and treamment planning * Record keeping - good practice guidelines. This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry and is essential for dentists who are undertaking Foundation Training by Equivalence. This course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS and dentists returning to NHS practice. Other dentists can book to attend if places remain available 14 days in advance of the course. Duncan McJarrow BDS LDS RCS (Eng) FFGDP (UK) MGDS RCS (Eng), GDC 60868, is a Clinical Adviser NHS BSA Dental Services and honorary clinical teacher Bristol Dental Hospital. He qualified from the Royal Dental Hospital in 1985 and worked in general practice for 5 years before serving in the Royal Navy 1990 - 2009. During his service he was a Vocational Trainer, completed Loan Service to the Sultan of Brunei's armed forces and served as Senior Dental Surgeon HMS Nelson. Duncan was also a Dental Reference Officer NHS BSA 2009 - 2010 and holds the FGDP (UK) Certificate in Appraisal of Dental Practices. Richard Snoad BDS Dund MGDS RCS Edin FDS RCS Edin MSc Lond, GDC 54159 - Specialist in Periodo
Additional informationntics, spent 10 years in general dental practice before joining the Royal Army Dental Corps, retiring from the Army in 2001 to become Head of Periodontics for ORA Dental Group, London. Since 2003, Richard has combined specialist practice with teaching and research. He is also a medico-legal expert in periodontology; professional panel member for the GDC’s Dental Complaints Service - private patients; editorial board member of Preventive Dentistry magazine and board member for the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK).
VenueHealth Education England, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeThursday 23 April 2015, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

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Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£13.00
Aims
  1. Be able to outline the current systems and structures of accountability and governance in the NHS in England, and the required performance standards including measurement of the number of units of dental activity
  2. Be able to summarise NICE guidance and apply it in everyday practice
  3. Be able to carry out an oral health assessment (including caries detection, periodontal monitoring, soft tissue examination and tooth surface loss) and produce a sequenced treatment plan
  4. Be able to explain how to maintain appropriate clinical records in order to meet NHS contractual obligations and GDC requirements