DFTh Study Programme - Periodontitis - From Diagnosis to Treatment & Career Pathways (NW210804B)

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT FULL JOINING INSTRUCTIONS WITH DETAILED TIMINGS WILL BE SENT TO YOU VIA EMAIL THE MONDAY BEFORE YOUR STUDY SESSION.

Max Course is only being used as a way to get information to you, record your attendance and allow you to evaluate your study sessions.

PM Study Programme:

The afternoon will be your finial study programme event. Awards will be given for outstanding performances and professionalism during your DFTh year and a presentation from your Training Programme Director about the future pathways that you can take after your Dental Foundation Therapist year is completed.

Recommended: Dental Foundation Therapist

To discuss the new periodontal classification system and treatment of periodontal disease.

PM

Briefly explore the career pathways possibilities for Dental Therapist.

• To explain the new periodontal classification system
• An update on periodontal screening
• Treatment planning pathways
• Theoretical and practical elements of periodontal treatment

• To understand and apply the new periodontal classification system
• To understand the principles of non surgical treatment and how it relates to the new classification system

PM

• Appreciate the options for working as a DT in various sectors of dentistry
• Gain an insight into the key features of such sectors
• Know where to look to apply for jobs and further information
• Discuss what a Dental Therapist practice protocol might include
• Have awareness of additional qualifications for DT career advancement