Course Calendar

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13:15 Hands on- Decontamination Infection Control Lead (DICL)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Hands on- Decontamination Infection Control Lead (DICL) (NW261102D)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Mon 2 Nov 2026, 13:15 to 16:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Decontamination
Catering: Refreshments
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £60.00
Description: This course provides comprehensive training in dental decontamination and infection control, focusing on practical skills and current UK guidelines. It supports the dental team in applying best practice to maintain a safe environment for both patients and staff.

13:15 Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice (NW261102B)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Mon 2 Nov 2026, 13:15 to 16:30
Development outcome: B, C
Course style: Workshop
Core topic: Medical Emergencies
Catering: Refreshments
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £35.00
Description: Master essential skills and confidence to tackle medical emergencies with ease. This interactive session ensures you're prepared for any crisis, enhancing patient safety and boosting your professional expertise.

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09:30 Managing Worn Dentition the MI Way   Availability: Places available
Title: Managing Worn Dentition the MI Way (NW261106A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Fri 6 Nov 2026, 09:30 to 16:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: Refreshments
CPD: 5:30 hours
Cost: £30.00
Description: The prevalence of tooth wear is increasing within the population as life expectancy rises and more patients retain their natural teeth throughout their lives. This lecture will explore the assessment, planning, and management of such cases using minimal intervention restorative techniques.

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10:00 Early Detection and Management of Oral Cancer in Dental Practice   Availability: Places available
Title: Early Detection and Management of Oral Cancer in Dental Practice (NW261116A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Mon 16 Nov 2026, 10:00 to 12:30
Development outcome: A, C
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 2:30 hours
Cost: £15.00
Description: An interactive lecture focusing on the prevention, detection, and identification of suspicious oral lesions, with an emphasis on the proper referral management of patients diagnosed with oral cancer within the dental environment. There will also be an overview of the latest research ongoing within the Liverpool Head and Neck Centre covering all aspects of oral cancer.

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09:00 DCT1 STUDY DAY- TRAUMA   Availability: Places available
Title: DCT1 STUDY DAY- TRAUMA (NWDCT1261118A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Wed 18 Nov 2026, 09:00 to 16:00
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Management of Maxillofacial Trauma in primary and secondary care. Case based discussions and MCQ

09:00 DCT2/3 STUDY SESSION- AN UPDATE ON ORAL MEDICINE   Availability: Places available
Title: DCT2/3 STUDY SESSION- AN UPDATE ON ORAL MEDICINE (NWDCT23261118AM)
Venue: North West DentalTraining Hub, Altrincham - Cheshire
Date: Wed 18 Nov 2026, 09:00 to 12:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This lecture provides an overview of common Oral Medicine conditions.

14:00 DCT2/3 STUDY SESSION Career Options, Portfolio musts and Interview Tips   Availability: Only 6 places available
Title: DCT2/3 STUDY SESSION Career Options, Portfolio musts and Interview Tips (NWDCT261118A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Wed 18 Nov 2026, 14:00 to 16:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Workshop
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 2:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This workshop is designed to support DCTs who are considering applying for Specialty Training, providing practical insight into the recruitment process and how best to prepare for success in a competitive application. The session will also help delegates strengthen their CVs and portfolios and develop their interview technique, with skills that are transferable to applications for a range of dental roles. To get the most out of the workshop, delegates are encouraged to bring their current CV and/or portfolio for review and discussion

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12:30 Webinar - Skin Lesions of the Head and Neck   Availability: Only 3 places available
Title: Webinar - Skin Lesions of the Head and Neck (NW261123A)
Venue: MS Teams, Webinar
Date: Mon 23 Nov 2026, 12:30 to 13:30
Development outcome: C, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 1:00 hour
Cost: £10.00
Description: Review of lesions that can present on the face and neck

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09:00 Specialty Training- Advanced Communication   Availability: Only 10 places available
Title: Specialty Training- Advanced Communication (NW261124C)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Tue 24 Nov 2026, 09:00 to 16:30
Development outcome: A, B, D
Course style: Workshop
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: A highly interactive session featuring practical exercises in pairs, small groups, and full‑group discussion. Participants will explore and apply effective methods of teamworking and communication, with a focus on strengthening collaboration with colleagues and enhancing interactions with patients and families. Activities are designed to build confidence, deepen understanding, and translate communication principles into real-world practice

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10:00 North West Oral Health Network Conference 2026 -Oral Health Across the Life Course. Celebrating 40 years of the North West Oral Health Network -   Availability: Places available
Title: North West Oral Health Network Conference 2026 -Oral Health Across the Life Course. Celebrating 40 years of the North West Oral Health Network - (NW261125A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Wed 25 Nov 2026, 10:00 to 15:00
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: Refreshments and Lunch
CPD: 3:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This session is aimed at those working in oral health promotion and education.

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13:00 So You Want To Be a Supporting Dentist for an International Dental Graduate (IDG)   Availability: Places available
Title: So You Want To Be a Supporting Dentist for an International Dental Graduate (IDG) (NW261126A)
Venue: MS Teams, Webinar
Date: Thu 26 Nov 2026, 13:00 to 14:30
Development outcome: B, C, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This webinar has been designed for dentists who aspire to become a Supporting Dentist for an International Dental Graduate. It covers the requirements of the role and the personal, practical, and professional implications of undertaking this responsibility. It will take you through the whole process from application to the IDG completing programme.

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09:30 Train the Trainer MOS   Availability: Places available
Title: Train the Trainer MOS (JDFCT)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Fri 27 Nov 2026, 09:30 to 16:30
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Introduction to being a Dental Educator AND Development of MOS Skills for DCT1s