Introduction to NHS Module 2–NHS General Dental Services Contract (INOX210915)

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 treatment 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 are also invited to attend this essential one day course. Dr Manish Chitnis BDS, IQE, MFGDP RCS Eng MFDS RCPS Glasgow, GDC 102053, has been in general dental practice for 17 years and is a hands-on Practice Owner in Hampshire. Manish holds a Certificate in Business Management Skills in Dentistry and has a particular interest in Clinical Governance, lecturing on this topic at postgraduate level. Manish is a Clinical Advisor for a Dental Corporate, a Training Programme Director – Foundation Training by Equivalence (FTE), and also a FTE Trainer.
VenueGeorge Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeMonday 21 September 2015, 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£11.00
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.