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FREE Dental Nurse Forum - Supporting Paediatric Dentistry: Essential Skills for Dental Nurses (OX090726DNF)
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| Subject | Workforce Development | ||
| Description | The Dental Nurse Forum is entirely devoted to Dental Nurses and Student Dental Nurses. The Dental Nurse monthly meetings have been set up for Dental Nurses in the south region (Ox/Bucks/Berks/Hamps/I.O.W) to give Dental Nurses an ability to network and share ideas through open discussion, support their wellbeing, plus be empowered to progress and further their career if they wish to do so. This webinar equips dental nurses with the knowledge and practical skills to confidently support the management of paediatric patients, focusing on behaviour guidance, effective communication, and safe, child-centred clinical care. This talk is followed by an open forum and peer review discussion chaired by our guest speaker and the Tutor facilitating. GDC outcomes A,B, C & D. | ||
| Additional information | Debbie Withers 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 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 & Learning, an MSc in Educational Management & Leadership and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She also works in a mixed General Dental Practice working to the full scope of a Dental Therapist. *This webinar will be 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 18:15. Please contact the organising Tutor (Amanda Evans 07917 580686/amanda.evans37@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. | ||
| Venue | *please note this webinar is by Teams , Webinar Tutorial, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details | ||
| Date & time | Thursday 9 July 2026, 18:30 to 20:00 | ||
| Lecturer | Miss Debbie Withers View details | ||
| Target audience | Mandatory: Dental Nurse, or Dental Nurse Trainee | ||
| Development outcome | A, B, C, D | ||
| Course style | Lecture | ||
| Core topic | No core topic | ||
| CPD hours | 1:30 | ||
| Cost | No charge | ||
| Aims | This session aims to promote a compassionate, patient-centred approach to paediatric dental care, empowering dental nurses to create positive early experiences that support lifelong oral health and reduce anxiety in young patients. | ||
| Objectives | Explain how to support the delivery of preventive, evidence-based paediatric care using a risk-based approach to patient management Discuss how to contribute effectively to team-based quality improvement processes, including consistent application of best practice and reflective learning Discuss how to develop communication strategies that promote patient-centred care, engagement, and positive oral health behaviours in children and families | ||
| Learning outcomes | Describe the principles of preventive, evidence-based paediatric dentistry and the dental nurse’s role in risk-based care Demonstrate confidence in effective chairside support and teamwork in delivering consistent, high-quality paediatric dental care Communicate effectively with children and their families to encourage positive behaviours and improve oral health outcomes | ||
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