DFT Wythenshawe - Presentation Day (NW150612FWN)

Facial Palsy - an interdisciplinary challenge to dental/facial function and health

Part 1

Background - Epidemiology, psychosocial impact, prevention (a primary care role), assessment, primary/secondary dental input, non-surgical management.  Inforamtion resources/support for patients and for dental professionals

Part 2

Range of current surgical options and their interface with oral/dental health; impliactions of surgical treatment for primary/secondary dental care.

Mandatory: Dental Foundation Trainee

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

• To educate/update knowledge of participants regarding facial palsy causes, epidemiology and investigation.
• To outline and update current concepts in management options
• To emphasise the interdisiplinary input to the care pathway with a perspective/focus on aspects relating to oral and dental care - to empower primary and secondary care dental practitioners 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 and network) to empower informed care and advice for thier patients with facial palsy
• Importance of proactive psychosocial support for facial palsy patients from all primary care practitioners (medical, dental, nursing and receptionist staff).