Free Lunch and Learn Managing patients with substance misuse in Dentistry (SOWEB211125)

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SubjectSpecial Care Dentistry
DescriptionUnderstand how to safely manage patients who are currently or have a history of substance misuse with illicit substances such as drugs or alcohol
Additional information

Speaker bio:

Natalie is Consultant in Special Care Dentistry at Kings College Hospital and Clinical Director for Dentaid the Dental Charity. She holds a Masters in Special Care Dentistry from Kings College London. She has had a wide range of clinical experience working in general practice, community and hospital dental services and in 2018/19 completed a fellowship with the Office of the Chief Dental Officer. She is Chair of the BDA's Young Dentist Committee and a deputy chair of the Managed Clinical Network for Special Care Dentistry in London. Her blog 'A Tooth Germ' has reached over 1 million views.

*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 12:45. 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 21 November 2025, 13:00 to 14:00
LecturerNatalie Bradley  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA, C, D
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours1:00
CostNo charge (£20.00 surcharge for users whose user group is non-nhs dentist)
Aims

To understand how to safely care for patients with a history or who are currently misusing substances such as drugs and alcohol

Objectives

Explain which substances are currently misused in the UK and their effects

Explain how substance misuse can affect dental care

Give top tips in managing these patients in dental settings

Learning outcomes

Identify what substances are commonly misused in the UK and their effects

Appreciate how substance misuse can impact dental care

Feel confident managing these patients in their dental setting