DFT Blackburn - Making Better Dentures (NW150130FBN)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectDFT Blackburn Scheme
DescriptionThe construction of complete dentures can be a minefield. Every stage has difficulties. The course is designed to show you from the basic assessment of the patient, to the delivery of a well constructed and functional denture. The pitfalls to look for on the way, and guidance on how to avoid them. Using a mix of lecture, hands on demonstration and group discussion.
VenueRoyal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn - Lancashire  View details
Date & timeFriday 30 January 2015, 09:30 to 17:00
LecturerMr Clive Harden  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Foundation Trainee

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours5:00
CostNo charge
Aims
  • To demonstrate the initial patient assessment
  • To show the areas where most problems occur when making a set of complete dentures
  • To demonstrate different methods of achieving predictable dentures.
  • To give tips and ideas to aid denture construction
Objectives

After the course delegates should be able to understand the theory behind complete denture construction. They will have an understanding of problem areas and how to both avoid and overcome these difficulties.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course delegates should have a method of patient assessment and denture design to increase their success when making complete dentures