A practical, 'Hands On' guide to placing rubber dam (PM session) (NW260520B)

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SubjectRubber Dam
DescriptionThis 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.
Additional information

This practical 'hands-on' session will encompass the skills needed for placing Rubber dam. This course will also emphasise the role of the dental nurse in the quick delivery and placement of rubber dam. Dentists are eligible to invite their nurse free of charge for the session, both Dentists and Nurses will need to register and complete the transaction for this course.

Costs 

£80 NHS Dentist or Dental Therapist

£40 NHS Dental Therapist

£160 NON NHS Dentist

£80 NON NHS Dental Therapist

Dental Nurse's free of charge when attending with a dentist (by prior arrangement).

If you would like to bring your Dental Nurse with you please email kim.goodwin6@nhs.net to request a place for them to be booked. 

VenueNorth West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeWednesday 20 May 2026, 13:15 to 16:30
LecturerDr James Darcey  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Therapist, or Dentist

Development outcomeC
Course styleHands-on
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours3:00
Cost£80.00 (£80.00 surcharge for users whose user group is group d: non nhs dentist, £40.00 surcharge for users whose user group is group c: non nhs dcp or group a: nhs dcp)
Aims

To encourage the use of rubber dam in every day practice through quick and easy application techniques.

Objectives
  • Revise the reasons for the everyday use of rubber dam
  • Recognise the place for rubber dam in every day dental practice and not reserved for specialist practice
  • Familiarise patient with quick and easy techniques for the placement of rubber dam
  • Emphasise the role of the dental nurse in the quick delivery and placement of rubber dam
Learning outcomes

Following the session participants will:

  • Be able to recognise the benefits of rubber dam
  • Have an ability to place rubber dam routinely with one or two methods in reserve for difficult cases
  • Recognise the importance of familiarising the nurse with the routine techniques used