Course Calendar

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09:30 Essential Hands On Skills for Minor Oral Surgery   Availability: Only 3 places available
Title: Essential Hands On Skills for Minor Oral Surgery (NW270108A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Fri 8 Jan 2027, 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. Learn how to confidently apply newly acquired skills in managing difficult extractions within the general dental practice. This course offers a highly interactive learning experience that combining access to an online learning platform with 'hands on' training.

09:30 Hands-on Oral Surgery Skills Enhancement for Dental Nurses   Availability: Only 10 places available
Title: Hands-on Oral Surgery Skills Enhancement for Dental Nurses (NW26270108B)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Fri 8 Jan 2027, 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: £100.00
Description: This interactive training session is designed to provide dental nurses with the core knowledge, confidence, and practical skills necessary to effectively support oral surgery procedures within a clinical setting. The course covers a pre- operative assessment, assisting in surgery and post operative care. It has particular emphasis on asepsis (ANTT principles), instrument preparation, donning and doffing techniques, and assisting during oral surgical procedures such as extractions, biopsies, and minor oral surgery (MOS). Through a mix of demonstration, workshop practice, and discussion, participants will develop an understanding of surgical workflows, patient safety, and clinical efficiency in an oral surgery environment. This course allows nurses a hands-on opportunity to attempt an extraction and to understand the anatomy of oral surgery

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09:30 DCT1 STUDY DAY- OCCLUSION PRACTICAL   Availability: Places available
Title: DCT1 STUDY DAY- OCCLUSION PRACTICAL (NWDCT270111A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Mon 11 Jan 2027, 09:30 to 16:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Lecture followed by practical on aspects of Occlusion, facebow, RAP records, lucia jigs etc.

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09:30 DCT1 STUDY DAY- OCCLUSION PRACTICAL   Availability: Places available
Title: DCT1 STUDY DAY- OCCLUSION PRACTICAL (NWDCT1270112A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Tue 12 Jan 2027, 09:30 to 16:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Lecture followed by practical on aspects of Occlusion, facebow, RAP records, lucia jigs etc.

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09:00 DCT2/3 Study Session An Introduction to Acupuncture - with a practical component   Availability: Only 5 places available
Title: DCT2/3 Study Session An Introduction to Acupuncture - with a practical component (NWDCT270113A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Wed 13 Jan 2027, 09:00 to 16:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 6:00 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

09:00 Introduction to NHS Dentistry - Part One   Availability: Places available
Title: Introduction to NHS Dentistry - Part One (NW270113B)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Wed 13 Jan 2027, 09:00 to 16:00
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
Course style: Workshop
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: Refreshments
CPD: 5:30 hours
Cost: £40.00
Description: This face to face course will introduce delegates to working as a performer in NHS Dentistry in England, enabling them to work safely and ethically within the rules and regulations of NHS Dentistry.

09:30 Clinical Refresher Skills for Dental Therapists - Permanent Dentition Operative Skills   Availability: Places available
Title: Clinical Refresher Skills for Dental Therapists - Permanent Dentition Operative Skills (NW270113A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Wed 13 Jan 2027, 09:30 to 16:00
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: None
CPD: 5:30 hours
Cost: £80.00
Description: This clinical skills session supported by a lecture via webinar, will give therapists the opportunity to revisit the theory and practice the skills of restorative techniques.

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13:00 Essentials Training in One Hour: Radiography and radiation protection - Quality Assurance in Dental Radiography   Availability: Places available
Title: Essentials Training in One Hour: Radiography and radiation protection - Quality Assurance in Dental Radiography (NW270114A)
Venue: MS Teams, Webinar
Date: Thu 14 Jan 2027, 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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09:00 Complete Dentures   Availability: Fully booked
Title: Complete Dentures (NW270112A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Fri 15 Jan 2027, 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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13:00 Essentials Training in One Hour: Safeguarding Children Level 2 - “Was Not Brought”   Availability: Places available
Title: Essentials Training in One Hour: Safeguarding Children Level 2 - “Was Not Brought” (NW270120A)
Venue: MS Teams, Webinar
Date: Wed 20 Jan 2027, 13:00 to 14:00
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
Course style: Lecture
Core topic: GDC Recommended Topic
Catering: None
CPD: 1:00 hour
Cost: £10.00
Description: Webinar Overview: This session highlights the management of children who are not brought to Dental appointments and the safeguarding implications when this happens.

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10:00 Fluoride Varnish Application for Dental Nurses   Availability: Places available
Title: Fluoride Varnish Application for Dental Nurses (NW270125A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Mon 25 Jan 2027, 10:00 to 13:00
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
Course style: Hands-on
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: Refreshments
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £60.00
Description: To assist dental nurses safely and effectively apply fluoride varnish, either prescribed by a dentist or as part of an oral health program.

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09:30 Introduction to NHS Dentistry: Peer review/ Case Discussion/ Treatment Planning/ Debrief   Availability: Places available
Title: Introduction to NHS Dentistry: Peer review/ Case Discussion/ Treatment Planning/ Debrief (NW270126A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Tue 26 Jan 2027, 09:30 to 16:00
Development outcome: A, 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. This session focuses on collaborative learning and continuous improvement through peer review, case discussion, and treatment planning to enhance clinical decision-making and patient care.

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09:00 Introduction to NHS Dentistry - Part Two   Availability: Places available
Title: Introduction to NHS Dentistry - Part Two (NW270127A)
Venue: North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester
Date: Wed 27 Jan 2027, 09:00 to 16:00
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
Course style: Workshop
Core topic: Not a core topic
Catering: Refreshments
CPD: 5:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This face to face course will introduce delegates to working as a performer in NHS Dentistry in England, enabling them to work safely and ethically within the rules and regulations of NHS Dentistry.