Carious Lesion Management in Posterior teeth (NWLUDH251025A)

The course is aimed at qualified Dental therapists. It meets the GDC requirements for enhanced CPD.

Course Fee and Booking Details

The course fee is £285.00 . This fee includes the practical sessions and consumables, a sandwich lunch and refreshments.   

Places on this course are limited to 16 and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The course closing date is 22nd August. To reserve a place please follow this online payment link:https://payments.liv.ac.uk/short-courses/cpd/institute-of-clinical-sciences/school-of-dentistry/carious-lesion-management-in-posterior-teeth-friday-3rd-october-2025

Cancellation policy: A refund, less £35 administration fee, is guaranteed for cancellations received up to four weeks before the start of the course (5th sept ). No refund will be made for cancellations received after this date or for failure to attend. Substitutions fulfilling the criteria may be made at any time prior to the course start. A full refund of the course fee will be given if the University needs to cancel the course at any stage.

If you have any queries, please contact Alison Hawkins on pacasimp@liverpool.ac.uk

Mandatory: Dental Therapist

To enable the Dental therapist to offer evidence based carious lesion management in primary care. Carious lesions in posterior teeth present distinct challenges for dental therapists working within their scope of practice due to the close proximity of the dental pulp and the potential for carious exposures of the pulp. This course will cover essential carious lesion management protocols and address an evidence-based strategies for optimal patient care.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the event delegates will be able to:

• Outline carious lesion detection strategies

• Discuss special investigations and radiographic interpretations for carious lesions.

• Describe non-invasive, micro-invasive and invasive carious lesion management options

• Describe the anatomy of the Dentine-Pulp Complex.

• Define current diagnostic criteria for carious lesions and pulpal status.

• Discuss clinical protocols for optimal management asepsis during treatment including dental dam isolation.

• Develop practical skills in carious lesion management and restoration including optimal pulpal management with Biodentine XP during inadvertent carious exposures.

• Refer to these concepts with scenario-based learning.

• Discuss indications for onward referral for further endodontic management/Cuspal Protection.