DNA Testing and Dentistry: Developments in Genomic Medicine (NW230913B)

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SubjectDNA/Genomics
DescriptionDNA analysis is being used more widely within the NHS, it helps clinicians find a diagnosis, identify the best treatment and also helps to prevent ill health. This webinar will explore a range of scenarios where DNA testing can make a difference to patient care, considering examples relevant to Dentistry. The North West Genomic Medicine Service Alliance works across the NHS to support teams to use genomics in mainstream services.
Additional information

Registration from 12.45

* Please note this course is fully subsidised by NHS England, if you book a place and fail to attend the session you will be charged a cancelation fee of £30

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VenueMS Teams, Webinar  View details
Date & timeWednesday 13 September 2023, 13:00 to 14:00
LecturersCatherine Breen, Kate Dack & Ben McIntyre  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours1:00
CostNo charge
Aims

We aim to introduce some developments in genomic medicine that are relevant to Dentistry.

Objectives

To

  • Generate interest in Genomic Medicine amongst the Dental community
  • Improve knowledge on the way that DNA variants can impact on our health
  • Provide examples of DNA tests that change patient outcomes
  • Find out which areas of genomics are of greatest interest for future training events
Learning outcomes

To

  • Appreciate some of the ways in which DNA testing is being used across the NHS and how advances in the technology are allowing greater integration of DNA analysis into mainstream medical care.
  • Understand that Clinical Geneticists support families affected by genetic conditions, which includes identifying DNA variants that influence craniofacial development.
  • Have a general understanding of pharmacogenomics, discussing both general and dentistry-specific examples to illustrate how response to medicines and their therapeutic effect may be influenced by genetic variation.