Course Calendar

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09:30 DFT 25/26 Induction Day   Availability: Only 2 places available
Title: DFT 25/26 Induction Day (DFTNW20250901ALL)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Mon 1 Sep 2025, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: To welcome and introduce the Foundation Dentists to each other and their TPD, you will also have an induction for the dental training hub. To ensure FDs understand the structure and functioning of DFT. To ensure that FDs understand what is expected of them and what to do if they have any issues or concerns.

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09:30 DFT JDFCT Scheme - Hands-on Induction Day   Availability: Only 1 place available
Title: DFT JDFCT Scheme - Hands-on Induction Day (DFTNWCA20250902JDFCT)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Tue 2 Sep 2025, 09:30 to 16:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This dedicated training day will take place in the Clinical Skills Unit and forms an essential part of your induction into the Dental Foundation Training Programme. The day is designed to help you familiarise yourself with the clinical environment, refresh your practical skills, and begin to build connections with fellow Foundation Dentists and the wider training team.

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09:30 DFT GM North - Hands on Induction Day   Availability: Only 4 places available
Title: DFT GM North - Hands on Induction Day (DFTNWCA20250903GMN)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Wed 3 Sep 2025, 09:30 to 16:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This dedicated training day will take place in the Clinical Skills Unit and forms an essential part of your induction into the Dental Foundation Training Programme. The day is designed to help you familiarise yourself with the clinical environment, refresh your practical skills, and begin to build connections with fellow Foundation Dentists and the wider training team.

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09:30 DFT SCL Scheme - Hands-on Induction Day   Availability: Only 2 places available
Title: DFT SCL Scheme - Hands-on Induction Day (DFTNWCA20250904SCL)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Thu 4 Sep 2025, 09:30 to 16:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This dedicated training day will take place in the Clinical Skills Unit and forms an essential part of your induction into the Dental Foundation Training Programme. The day is designed to help you familiarise yourself with the clinical environment, refresh your practical skills, and begin to build connections with fellow Foundation Dentists and the wider training team.

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09:30 DFT Introduction to NHS Dentistry Rules and Regulations   Availability: Fully booked
Title: DFT Introduction to NHS Dentistry Rules and Regulations (DFTNW20250905ALL)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Fri 5 Sep 2025, 09:30 to 16:30
Development outcome: A, B, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This course will provide the information to enable delegates to work ethically and safely within the rules and regulations of NHS Dentistry

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09:00 "Bridge that Gap!” – Hands on Principles of Adhesive & Conventional Bridgework   Availability: Places available
Title: "Bridge that Gap!” – Hands on Principles of Adhesive & Conventional Bridgework (NWLUDH250906A)
Venue: School of Dentistry University of Liverpool, Liverpool - Merseyside
Date: Sat 6 Sep 2025, 09:00 to 17:00
Development outcome: B, C, D
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: Refreshments and Lunch
CPD: 6:30 hours
Cost: £245.00
Description: To help practitioners improve their tooth preparation skills to produce more successful adhesive and conventional bridge preparations The course is aimed at qualified General Dental Practitioners (GDP’S). It meets the new GDC requirements for enhanced CPD. Delegates can attend with an assisting dental nurse to enhance their skills and will receive verifiable CPD for the session.

09:30 DFT Introduction to NHS Dentistry Rules and Regulations   Availability: Only 3 places available
Title: DFT Introduction to NHS Dentistry Rules and Regulations (DFTNW20250906ALL)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Sat 6 Sep 2025, 09:30 to 16:30
Development outcome: A, B, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This course will provide the information to enable delegates to work ethically and safely within the rules and regulations of NHS Dentistry

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08:00 BDA Qualification in Oral Health Education for Dental Nurses   Availability: Places available
Title: BDA Qualification in Oral Health Education for Dental Nurses (NW250908A)
Venue: Various, Greater Manchester
6 Sessions: Starting on Mon 8 Sep 2025 at 08:00
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 0:00 hours
Cost: £390.00
Description: The nationally recognised BDA Education Certificate in Oral Health Education, seamlessly combines online modules with four interactive in-person sessions, supported by NHS England. It aims to equip Dental Nurses with vital knowledge, hands-on experience, and the requisite skills to support patients while simultaneously elevating their professional opportunities.

09:00 DCT1 INDUCTION   Availability: Places available
Title: DCT1 INDUCTION (NWDCT250909A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Mon 8 Sep 2025, 09:00 to 16:30
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Introduction to DCT1 training and overview of DCT year.

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09:30 DFT GM South - Hands on Induction Day   Availability: Only 4 places available
Title: DFT GM South - Hands on Induction Day (DFTNWCA20250909GMS)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 09:30 to 16:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This dedicated training day will take place in the Clinical Skills Unit and forms an essential part of your induction into the Dental Foundation Training Programme. The day is designed to help you familiarise yourself with the clinical environment, refresh your practical skills, and begin to build connections with fellow Foundation Dentists and the wider training team.

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09:30 DFT ES Induction Refresher - GMS, GMN, Joint DFT/DCT)   Availability: Places available
Title: DFT ES Induction Refresher - GMS, GMN, Joint DFT/DCT) (NWDFTES20250910)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Wed 10 Sep 2025, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: For ESs on Greater Manchester North, Greater Manchester South, and Joint Scheme 25-27

09:30 DFT NW Central - Hands on Induction Day   Availability: Only 6 places available
Title: DFT NW Central - Hands on Induction Day (DFTNWCA20250910NWC)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Wed 10 Sep 2025, 09:30 to 16:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This dedicated training day will take place in the Clinical Skills Unit and forms an essential part of your induction into the Dental Foundation Training Programme. The day is designed to help you familiarise yourself with the clinical environment, refresh your practical skills, and begin to build connections with fellow Foundation Dentists and the wider training team.

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09:30 DFT C&M - Hands on Induction Day   Availability: Only 4 places available
Title: DFT C&M - Hands on Induction Day (DFTNWCA20250911CM)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Thu 11 Sep 2025, 09:30 to 16:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This dedicated training day will take place in the Clinical Skills Unit and forms an essential part of your induction into the Dental Foundation Training Programme. The day is designed to help you familiarise yourself with the clinical environment, refresh your practical skills, and begin to build connections with fellow Foundation Dentists and the wider training team.

11:30 So You Want To Be a Supporting Dentist for an International Dental Graduate (IDG)   Availability: Only 7 places available
Title: So You Want To Be a Supporting Dentist for an International Dental Graduate (IDG) (IDG20250911)
Venue: MS Teams, Webinar
Date: Thu 11 Sep 2025, 11:30 to 13:00
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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14:00 DCT2/3 INDUCTION   Availability: Places available
Title: DCT2/3 INDUCTION (NWDCT250912A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Fri 12 Sep 2025, 14:00 to 17:00
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Introduction to DCT 2/3 training and overview of DCT year.

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18:30 Living Well and Working Together: A Holistic Approach to Health   Availability: Only 9 places available
Title: Living Well and Working Together: A Holistic Approach to Health (NW250916A)
Venue: MS Teams, Webinar
Date: Tue 16 Sep 2025, 18:30 to 20:00
Development outcome: B
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This webinar will explore the importance of nurturing both body and mind to support overall wellbeing. The focus will be on the role of food as nourishment for both body and mind. In addition, the session will explore mind body connections and offer practical tools and tips to help reduce stress.

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09:30 DFT ES Induction Refresher - CM & LSC   Availability: Only 1 place available
Title: DFT ES Induction Refresher - CM & LSC (NWDFTES20250918)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Thu 18 Sep 2025, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge

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09:30 Essential Hands On Skills for Minor Oral Surgery   Availability: Fully booked
Title: Essential Hands On Skills for Minor Oral Surgery (NW250912A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Fri 19 Sep 2025, 09:30 to 16:00
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: Refreshments
CPD: 5:30 hours
Cost: £180.00
Description: This Hands-on course has been designed for Dental Practitioners who wish to develop their clinical competencies in basic extraction techniques.

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09:15 A practical, 'Hands On' guide to placing rubber dam   Availability: Fully booked
Title: A practical, 'Hands On' guide to placing rubber dam (NW250924A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Wed 24 Sep 2025, 09:15 to 12:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £75.00
Description: This session recognises the place for rubber dam in every day dental practice and familiarises participants with quick and easy techniques for the placement of rubber dam.

13:00 Oral Health Network Meeting: Playing A Part In The Big IPC Jigsaw   Availability: Places available
Title: Oral Health Network Meeting: Playing A Part In The Big IPC Jigsaw (NW250924C)
Venue: MS Teams, Webinar
Date: Wed 24 Sep 2025, 13:00 to 13:40
Development outcome: C
Course style: Workshop
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 0:40 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Understanding the bigger picture in Public health, were all part of the jigsaw puzzle in prevention, cross working is advantageous, a little story of how it started and where we are now in preventing none elective admissions or extended stays in HMR and Oldham.

13:15 A practical, 'Hands On' guide to placing rubber dam   Availability: Only 3 places available
Title: A practical, 'Hands On' guide to placing rubber dam (NW250924B)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Wed 24 Sep 2025, 13:15 to 16:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £75.00
Description: This session recognises the place for rubber dam in every day dental practice and familiarises participants with quick and easy techniques for the placement of rubber dam.