Dental Therapy Refresher (SOWEB270625)

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SubjectRestorative
DescriptionThis course is ideal those delegates who have booked on to the practical Dental Therapy Refresher Course at William Beatty Building. It is designed to provide the underpinning knowledge that can be applied practically in the phantom head environment, in addition to some pre-reading. N.B. It is also appropriate for those who are not attending the course.
Additional information

Debbie started her career in dentistry as a Dental Nurse in 1996, working in general dental practice, and subsequently qualified as a Dental Therapist in 2008. Debbie has worked in a mixture of NHS, private, and community dental services. She is now a full-time Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy, teaching undergraduate Dental Therapists, Hygienists, and Nurses. Debbie has completed a PG Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

 

*Webinar delivered via MS Teams, joining instructions will be sent to you at least 24 hours before the course starts. *Please log in early to check Link/IT. Sign in using your Deanery/Maxcourse registered name - it helps us to confirm your attendance. Log onto to Webinar from 12:50. Course starts at 13:00 and finishes at 14:00. Please contact the organising Tutor Georgina Worsfold georgina-sarah.worsfold@nhs.net with any questions prior to the webinar. *PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER FOR THE WEB LINK, PARTICULARLY IF YOU HAVE A HOTMAIL ACCOUNT.

VenueWebinar- Virtual Event. Please do not attend a venue., Southampton - Southampton  View details
Date & timeFriday 27 June 2025, 13:00 to 14:00
LecturerMiss Debbie Withers  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Therapist

Development outcomeC
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours1:00
CostNo charge
Aims

This course's purpose is to refresh Dental Therapists on the aetiology, risk factors, and progression of dental caries. It will help them recognise early signs and understand the biological and environmental factors that contribute to the disease. It will also provide some guidance on practical restorative techniques.

Objectives

Refresh the Dental Therapist's knowledge and understanding of caries progression.

Ensure that participants can recognise the early signs of caries.

Guidance on the theory behind practical restorative techniques.

Learning outcomes

Demonstrate the application of the underpinning knowledge learnt in readiness for the Practical day.

Describe caries progression and understand the aetiology & risk factors.

Recognise the early signs of caries, and understand how this would be managed.