Impression Taking for Dental Nurses (NW151009E)

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SubjectImpression Taking
DescriptionThe aim of this course is to enable dental nurses to learn about the background of impression taking, take an accurate impression of the dentition, recognisisng any errors in the impressions and learning how to avoid these.
Additional information

To book a place on this course, please follow this online payment link: http://payments.liv.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=5&catid=65&prodid=413

This course is subsidised by Health Education North West. The subsidised fee for this event is £50.00 per person which includes a practical session and consumables, a sandwich lunch and refreshments.

Places on this course are limited to 12 and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Any queries, please contact Maria Doran (doranms@liverpool.ac.uk / 0151 706 5202) or Jill Normie (jnormie@liverpool.ac.uk / 0151 706 5028).

VenueSeminar Room 1, Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool - Merseyside  View details
Date & timeFriday 9 October 2015, 09:30 to 16:00
LecturerSophie Desmons  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Core topic Not a core topic
CateringRefreshments and Lunch
CPD hours5:30
Cost£50.00
Aims

At the end of the course, registered dental nurses should be able to undertake impressions under the prescription of a dentist in a wide range of applications including for bleaching trays, study models & mouth guards.

Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • List the Restorative procedures that require the use of dental impressions
  • Explain the Health and Safety issues which should be taken into account when taking impressions
  • Undertake a Patient Assessment to gauge whether they will be able to obtain a successful impression
  • Explain the complications which can arise as a result of taking impressions and how to deal with them
  • List the use of different materials available for impression taking
  • Describe the advantages and disadvnatges of the different materials and their uses
  • Present the different trays available for impression of a dentate arch
  • Select the correct size impression tray for an individual
  • Achieve a sound impression of the dentition using alginate impression material
  • Identify whether an impression is fit for its purpose
  • Undertake appropriate infection control procedures for impression taking