Introduction to the NHS Module - Dental Management of Medically Compromised Patients (INWIN170423)

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SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThis course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an Introduction to primary care NHS dentistry – essential for Validation by Experience Dentists (PLVE). This course is also suitable for other dentists who are new to the NHS, dentists returning to NHS practice, and any dental professional interested in learning more about the featured topics.
Additional information

This Webinar will take place via ZOOM

09:00: Webinar details will be forwarded by email

10:00 - 10:45: Lecture

10:45 - 11:00: Comfort break, questions and informal discussion

11:00 - 11:45: Lecture

11:45 - 12:00: Comfort break, questions and informal discussion

12:00 - 12:45: Lecture

12:45 - 13:00 Question and answer session

13:00: Close

VenueWebinar Tutorial, Winchester  View details
Date & timeMonday 17 April 2023, 10:00 to 13:00
LecturerMs Una Man  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours3:00
Cost£25.00
Aims

1. To improve the dental management of patients with medical problems that may be encountered in daily practice.

2. To improve the use of antibiotic therapy.

Objectives

1. To examine aspects of general medicine and surgery of relevance to the practice of dentistry.

2. To discuss the dental management of medically compromised patients and provide guidance in the proper and judicious use of antibiotic therapy.

Learning outcomes

Following this course learners should be able to:

1. Outline effective strategies for managing potential complications in medically compromised patients.

2. Recognise how a patient’s disease/medical condition can impact their physiology and response to dental treatment, and use antimicrobials effectively to treat infections and minimise the spread of resistant organisms.