Clinical Refresher Skills for Dental Therapists (DTs) programme 2 (NW221219A)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectPaediatric Dentistry
DescriptionThis clinical skills session supported by a lecture via webinar, will give therapists the opportunity to revisit the theory and practice the skills of pulpotomy, Hall crown and deciduous extractions
Additional information

Registration from 9.30am

There will not be any refreshments provided on this course please bring your own.

* PLEASE NOTE

This course will provide 6.5 hours of eCPD. The theory section of this course will now be taught online via a 1.5 hour webinar - Wednesday 14th December 6pm - 7.30pm. Failure to attend the webinar will result in you not being able to attend the 5 hour hands on clinical skills section of the course. You will receive an MS Teams invitation no later than Monday 12th December. Please check your spam/Junk emails. 

Please contact Elaine Douglas elaine.douglas@hee.nhs.uk to book your place

** This course is subject to being postponed to a later date due to government guidelines during COVID-19

VenueWhiston Education, Training & Conference Centre, Whiston - Merseyside  View details
Date & timeMonday 19 December 2022, 10:00 to 16:00
LecturersDr Fiona Sandom MBE & Mrs Tracy Thompson  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Therapist

Development outcomeB, C, D
Course styleHands-on
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours6:30
Cost£50.00
Aims

To enhance knowledge and skills in pulpotomy, Hall crown and deciduous extractions and to improve confidence in working as a Dental Therapist in practice.

Objectives

Delegates will:

  • Practise, receiving guidance and feedback, on pulpotomy, Hall crown and extraction techniques on simulated models
  • Revisit knowledge of deciduous tooth anatomy
  • Identify the indications and contraindications to pulpotomy technique
  • Recognise and demonstrate the stages of pulpotomy technique including use of appropriate medicaments and dressings
  • Discuss and demonstrate the use of deciduous pre-formed crowns for the Hall Technique including placement of separators, sizing and cementation of crown and airway management
  • Select appropriate equipment for deciduous extractions and discuss and demonstrate techniques
Learning outcomes

Delegates will have updated key skills and techniques within the scope of practice of the Dental Therapist.