DFT PRESENTATION DAY (FINAL STUDY DAY) (NW150612Z)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectMaxillofacial
DescriptionFinal Study Day for FDs
Additional information

This event is for DFT Educational Supervisors from the 5 Schemes run by the Manchester Office of HENW.

  • Blackburn
  • Lancaster
  • North Manchester
  • Pennine 
  • Wythenshawe
VenueNorthcote of the Rovers, Blackburn - Lancashire  View details
Date & timeFriday 12 June 2015, 09:30 to 16:00
LecturerMr Tim Blackburn  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Educational Supervisor

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
CateringRefreshments and Lunch
CPD hours4:30
Cost£40.00
Aims

To provide an overview on facial palsy – the causes, impact on patients’ oro-facial function, health and psychosocial factors, current care pathway, management options and need for interdisciplinary care including dental care at both primary and secondary level.

Objectives
  • To educate / update knowledge of participants regarding facial palsy causes, epidemiology and investigaton.
  • To outline and update current concepts in management options
  • To emphasise the interdisciplinary input to the care pathway with a perspective / focus on aspects relating to oral and dental care – to empower primary and secondary care dental practioners with insight into their interface with the interdisciplinary care / resources for their patients with facial palsy

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  • Awareness of facial palsy incidence / causation
  • Appreciate the spectrum of non-surgical, surgical management options
  • Appreciate the interdisciplinary investigation, management –including primary/ secondary dental input to the care pathway for patients with facial palsy
  • Awareness of resources for patients (patient information) and dental professionals (liaison / professional MDT & network) to empower informed care & advice for their patients with facial palsy
  • Importance of proactive psychosocial support for facial palsy patients from all primary care practionners (medical, dental, nursing and receptionist staff)