Course Calendar

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09:30 DCT1 STUDY DAY Atraumatic Extractions and Socket Augmentation Techniques   Availability: Places available
Title: DCT1 STUDY DAY Atraumatic Extractions and Socket Augmentation Techniques (NWTDCT1260116A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Mon 2 Feb 2026, 09:30 to 16:30
Development outcome: A, B, D
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Atraumatic tooth extraction and socket management technique, Dental Implant Treatment options, maintenance patient advice

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14:00 DCT2/3 Study Session Part 1-An Introduction to Acupuncture - with a practical component   Availability: Places available
Title: DCT2/3 Study Session Part 1-An Introduction to Acupuncture - with a practical component (NWDCT23260204A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Wed 4 Feb 2026, 14:00 to 17:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Practical component will require audience participation This presentation will look at the use of acupuncture in dentistry F2F with practical

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09:00 BSPD Mersey - Paediatric Dentistry Study Day Event   Availability: Places available
Title: BSPD Mersey - Paediatric Dentistry Study Day Event (BSPD260206)
Venue: MS Teams, Webinar
Date: Fri 6 Feb 2026, 09:00 to 16:30
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: BSPD Merseyside Branch is pleased to present an inspiring study day featuring expert-led sessions on paediatric dental trauma and dental anomalies, alongside a presidential address by Dr Ursula Devalia, President of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry. The event offers a valuable opportunity for learning, networking, and sharing innovation in paediatric oral health. Delegates are also warmly invited to submit abstracts for consideration in our poster prize competition.

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09:00 DCT Interview tips- JDFCT 24-26   Availability: Places available
Title: DCT Interview tips- JDFCT 24-26 (NWJDFCT2260202A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 09:00 to 12:00
Development outcome: B
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: A focused session to help Foundation Dentists prepare for Dental Core Training interviews, covering structure, expectations, and practical strategies.

09:15 Hands on- Decontamination Infection Control Lead (DICL)   Availability: Fully booked
Title: Hands on- Decontamination Infection Control Lead (DICL) (NW260209A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 09:15 to 12:30
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 Hands on- Decontamination Infection Control Lead (DICL)   Availability: Fully booked
Title: Hands on- Decontamination Infection Control Lead (DICL) (NW260209B)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Mon 9 Feb 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.

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09:00 Partial Dentures   Availability: Only 4 places available
Title: Partial Dentures (NW260210A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Tue 10 Feb 2026, 09:00 to 16:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: Refreshments
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £180.00
Description: Mastering Partially Edentulous Care: A Full-Day Hands-On Course on Patient Assessment, Primary and Secondary Impressions, and Custom Denture Design, Blending Essential Theory with Practical Skills.".

09:30 Multi course - Introduction to NHS Dentistry: 3P’s – Periodontology/ Prosthetics/ Paediatric dentistry (Session three of six)   Availability: Places available
Title: Multi course - Introduction to NHS Dentistry: 3P’s – Periodontology/ Prosthetics/ Paediatric dentistry (Session three of six) (NW260210B)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Tue 10 Feb 2026, 09:30 to 16:00
Development outcome: C, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: Refreshments
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: The course is designed for dentists who wish to improve their skills working under NHS Regulations. Both clinical and non clinical knowledge will be covered. Ideal for dentists returning following a career break, or international dental graduates.

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13:00 Essentials Training in One Hour: Radiography and radiation protection - Quality Assurance in Dental Radiography   Availability: Only 3 places available
Title: Essentials Training in One Hour: Radiography and radiation protection - Quality Assurance in Dental Radiography (NW260212A)
Venue: MS Teams, Webinar
Date: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 13:00 to 14:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Radiology and Radiation Protection
Catering: None
CPD: 1:00 hour
Cost: £10.00
Description: This webinar will focus on Quality Assurance in Dental Radiography, with reference to the legal requirements set out in Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) (Amendment) Regulations 2024

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19:00 BSPD Lecture: Vital Pulp Therapy in the Permanent Dentition   Availability: Places available
Title: BSPD Lecture: Vital Pulp Therapy in the Permanent Dentition (BSPD260217A)
Venue: MS Teams, Webinar
Date: Tue 17 Feb 2026, 19:00 to 20:00
Development outcome: A, C
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 1:00 hour
Cost: No charge
Description: A webinar for BSPD Members - Dentistry has a long history of applying regenerative techniques, and recent advances in pulp biology have strengthened the scientific foundation for vital pulp therapy. This minimally invasive approach preserves pulp vitality, reducing the need for more extensive interventions such as root canal treatment. The course explores the biological principles, clinical techniques, and evidence supporting vital pulp therapy as a predictable and effective means of maintaining the tooth’s natural defence and regenerative potential.

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12:45 Guide to completing and publishing your DSP Toolkit 2026   Availability: Places available
Title: Guide to completing and publishing your DSP Toolkit 2026 (NW260218A)
Venue: MS Teams, Webinar
Date: Wed 18 Feb 2026, 12:45 to 14:00
Development outcome: B
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 1:15 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This course is for those responsible for completing a DSP Toolkit - This presentation will examine how the DSP Toolkit plays a crucial role in protecting patient information, upholding data integrity, and ensuring adherence to legal mandates. This systematic guidance will aid you in fulfilling the core requirements and in establishing a resilient data security environment.

14:00 DCT2/3 Study Session -PART 2 An Introduction to Acupuncture - with a practical component PART 2   Availability: Places available
Title: DCT2/3 Study Session -PART 2 An Introduction to Acupuncture - with a practical component PART 2 (NWDCT23260218A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Wed 18 Feb 2026, 14:00 to 17:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Practical component will require audience participation This presentation will look at the use of acupuncture in dentistry F2F with practical

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09:30 Improving Posterior Indirect Restorations in General Dental Practice   Availability: Fully booked
Title: Improving Posterior Indirect Restorations in General Dental Practice (NW260223)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Mon 23 Feb 2026, 09:30 to 16:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: Refreshments
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £150.00
Description: This full day course consisting of a lecture and phantom head training aims to give a greater understanding of the variety of materials and restoration designs in the planning and provision of posterior crowns and onlays in General Dental Practice and when to utilise them.

18:45 Managing Compromised First Permanent Molars   Availability: Places available
Title: Managing Compromised First Permanent Molars (NW260223A)
Venue: MS Teams, Webinar
Date: Mon 23 Feb 2026, 18:45 to 19:30
Development outcome: A, C, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 0:45 hours
Cost: £10.00
Description: This session addresses the management of compromised first permanent molars, including MIH and caries. It covers treatment planning, restorative options, and orthodontic considerations for extractions.

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09:00 Complete Dentures   Availability: Only 5 places available
Title: Complete Dentures (NW260224A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Tue 24 Feb 2026, 09:00 to 16:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: Refreshments
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £180.00
Description: This full day unlock the Art and Science of Edentulous Care: A Hands-On Course Exploring Patient Assessment, Primary and Secondary Impressions, and Jaw Registration, Blending Essential Theory with Practical Skills."

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09:30 Multi course - Introduction to NHS Dentistry: Advanced Restorative Treatments– Crowns/ Inlays and Onlays/ Bridges (Session four of six)   Availability: Places available
Title: Multi course - Introduction to NHS Dentistry: Advanced Restorative Treatments– Crowns/ Inlays and Onlays/ Bridges (Session four of six) (NW260226A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Thu 26 Feb 2026, 09:30 to 16:00
Development outcome: C, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: Refreshments
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: The course is designed for dentists who wish to improve their skills working under NHS Regulations. Both clinical and non clinical knowledge will be covered. Ideal for dentists returning following a career break, or international dental graduates.