Webinar - Fluoride Varnish Application Refresher (NW260520C)

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Registration from 11.45am

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Late Bookings Policy:

Any bookings made within 24 hours of the course commencement date are considered late bookings. It is crucial for us to maintain the quality of our courses and ensure a seamless experience for all participants. Therefore, late bookings may not receive an automatic link to the course.

Action Required:

If you have booked on a course within 24 hours of its start time, we kindly request that you contact the course organiser immediately elaine.douglas@nhs.net. Failure to do so may result in:

1. No Access to the course: You may not receive the link to join the webinar automatically or have reserved a place at a venue.

2. Potential Charges: Depending on the circumstances, there may be charges associated with late bookings

Mandatory: Dental Nurse

To equip dental nurses with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to safely and effectively apply fluoride varnish under the prescription of a dentist or as part of a structured oral health programme.

• Refresh participants’ knowledge of the evidence base for fluoride varnish in caries prevention, including any recent guideline updates and emerging research.
• Reinforce best practice application techniques, ensuring attendees feel confident and competent in delivering fluoride varnish safely and effectively.
• Strengthen understanding of safeguarding, consent, and documentation requirements when providing fluoride varnish in clinical and community settings.
• Share practical insights from recent clinical experiences, highlighting common challenges and effective approaches when applying fluoride varnish in children and adults.
• Provide a Q&A and discussion forum to address participants’ queries, promote peer learning, and clarify areas identified in previous sessions.

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

• Describe the latest evidence base and clinical guidance relating to fluoride varnish for caries prevention, including updates since their previous training.
• Demonstrate an up to date understanding of correct fluoride varnish application techniques, recognising common errors and how to avoid them in practice.
• Apply appropriate consent, safeguarding, and documentation procedures in line with professional, legal, and organisational standards.
• Evaluate clinical case examples to recognise when fluoride varnish is indicated, contraindicated, or requires modified approaches.
• Reflect on their own practice and identify areas for improvement or further learning related to the safe and effective application of fluoride varnish.