Making Prevention work in Practice (NW150626Q)

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Flyer 26.06.15 PCCPCC Application Form

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SubjectPreventive Dentistry
DescriptionTo prepare a Registered Dental Nurse to deliver safe, evidence based advice and to apply fluoride varnish.
Additional information

Course Overview

This 2½ day course is aimed at providing Registered Dental Nurses with the competencies required to deliver evidenced based individual preventive advice to patients and the skills to apply fluoride varnish as appropriate.

All Dental Nurses must have a dentist who will act as a mentor; the mentor must attend the course with the Dental Nurse for one identified session.  (17/07/15)

Ten case studies will need to be undertaken, two of which will be in-depth. The final assessment will take place at an allocated time TBC. Employers must give permission for the dental nurse to attend the course.

VenueGoyt Valley Medical and Dental Practice, Goyt Valley Medical and Dental Practice, High Peak - Greater Manchester  View details
4 SessionsSession 1:   Fri 26 Jun 2015, 09:00 to 16:00
Session 2:   Fri 17 Jul 2015, 09:00 to 16:00
Session 3:   Fri 11 Sep 2015, 09:00 to 12:00
Session 4:   Fri 18 Sep 2015, 09:00 to 14:00
LecturerMrs Sarah Cash  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleWorkshop
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours15:00
Cost£125.00
Aims

To prepare a Registered Dental Nurse to deliver safe, evidence based advice and to apply fluoride varnish.

Objectives

· State the evidence underpinning oral health advice for the public

· Identify the action of fluoride in improving oral health

· Demonstrate technical experience in the application of topical fluoride varnish to both children and adults

· Reflect on the public health role of the dental team in relation to improving oral health

Learning Outcome

The Dental Nurse with the additional skills will be able to relate evidenced based practice to improving oral health within the context of prevention.