Dental Acupuncture - Foundation Course (NW190401A)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectDental Acupuncture
DescriptionDiscover acupuncture and its uses in dentistry. This excellent value acupuncture foundation course demonstrates how you can enhance your skill set and start using acupuncture in your dental practice safely to the benefit of your patients.
Additional information

Registration opens from 9am

This session will provide a practical element in which needling of acupuncture will be performed.

Post foundation training will be available on 2nd April 2019. This course is now live on Maxcourse. Places on this course are limited, book early to avoid disappointment.

Important information for Dental Nurses: It has been brought to our attention that not all indemnity providers are able to offer cover for dental nurses practicing acupuncture under the prescription of a dentist. If you are attending this course with the intention of being able to practice acupuncture within the dental setting it may be advisable that you check with your indemnity provider before attending.

Catering


 

A selection of vegetarian/non vegetarian options will be made available, however please be aware that we are unable to cater for special dietary requirements such as Gluten Free, Nut Allergy, Vegan. We therefore suggest that delegates bring their own food if you have a specialist requirement.

VenueMersey B & C, 3 Piccadilly Place, Manchester - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeMonday 1 April 2019, 09:30 to 16:00
LecturerDr David Johnson  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse, or Dental Therapist, or Dentist, or Hygienists

Development outcomeA, C
Course styleHands-on
Core topic Not a core topic
CateringRefreshments and Lunch
CPD hours5:30
Cost£50.00
Aims

This course aims to introduce the use of acupuncture into the dental setting.

Objectives

To discuss;

· Theory and Background of acupuncture

· The principles of how acupuncture works, both Chinese and Scientific hypotheses

· Diagnosis of head and neck myofascial pain

· The application of acupuncture in relation to dentistry and conditions treated

· Side effects and complications of acupuncture

· And how to start using acupuncture in your practice

· Practical use of acupuncture in the Dental Surgery

· Identification of acupuncture points, local and distant

Learning outcomes

Delegates will be able to

  • Understand the benefits and side effects of acupuncture in dentistry
  • use acupuncture practically in the dental setting in line with their scope of practice.
  • identify acupuncture points both local and distant.