Clinical Refresher Skills for Dental Therapists (DTs) programme 2 (NW230320A)

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 am

There will not be any Lunch 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 - Thursday 16th March 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 Tuesday 14th March. Please check your spam/Junk emails. 

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

 

VenueMANDEC, Manchester - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeMonday 20 March 2023, 10:00 to 16:00
LecturersDr Fiona Sandom & 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.