Introduction to Key Skills / Exam /Diagnosis and Treatment Planning and Lab Tests (VT270809S)

Recommended to all

1. AM Session: - A commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through regular efforts to update and improve knowledge and skills, and the incorporation of these skills into everyday practice. - An understanding of the importance of Continuing Professional Development within dentistry and its recording. - The ability (and commitment) to self assess and reflect upon his/her own capabilities and limitations in order to provide the highest standards of patient care. - The ability to recognise, integrate and reflect on learning opportunities within the workplace. - Takes an appropriate responsibility for health and safety issues in dentistry, including those relating to patients, oneself and practice staff. The trainee has up-to-date knowledge and understanding of infection control procedures and is competent in the implementation of these in daily practice. - Can describe in appropriate detail the safety issues in relation to dental radiography with regard to current guidelines and regulations. - Has up-to-date knowledge and understanding of discrimination legislation. - Can describe in appropriate detail the principles of consent. - Can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and understanding of legislation that impacts on dentistry. - The legal issues relating to health & safety and infection control (including COSHH - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), and where to get additional information if necessary.
2. PM Session: - Obtain, interpret and record an accurate history that incorporates appropriate dental, medical (including drug history), social, cultural, nutritional, psychological and genetic factors. - Identify from the patient upon examination, the symptoms and principal complaint, and any relevant history. - Perform a comprehensive extra-oral and intra-oral examination that is suitable for the clothed patient and record the findings accurately through communication, either with or without a supporting heal