DCT2/3 STUDY SESSION An overview of Acupuncture in Dentistry (NWNDCT23220119p)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectDental Acupuncture
DescriptionThis presentation will discuss the background of acupuncture, and look at how we might integrate it into dental practice, and where it would be most sucessful.
Additional information

This session is for HEE NW DCT2/3s only.

VenueMS Teams, Webinar  View details
Date & timeWednesday 19 January 2022, 14:00 to 16:00
LecturerMr Tom Thayer  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Core Trainee Year 2/3

Development outcomeC
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours3:00
CostNo charge
Aims
  • To outline traditional and western views of acupuncture
  • To demonstrate appropriate prescribing in dentistry
Objectives

Participants should gain:

  •  An understanding of the traditional and western interpretations of acupuncture
  •  How acupuncture works
  •  Some evidence base in the outcomes with acupuncture
  •  An understanding of indications and contra-indications for the use of acupuncture
Learning outcomes

To outline traditional and western views of acupuncture

To demonstrate appropriate prescribing in dentistry