Course Calendar

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09:30 Topical Fluoride Application for Dental Nurses - Part 2   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Topical Fluoride Application for Dental Nurses - Part 2 (SW-26-11-07-01)
Venue: Health Sciences University, Bournemouth - Dorchester & W Dorset
Date: Sat 7 Nov 2026, 09:30 to 16:30
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
Course style: Webinar
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 15:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Are you a dental nurse looking to develop your preventive skills and gain confidence in delivering topical fluoride applications? Join our Topical Fluoride Application Training Programme, designed to support dental nurses in developing the knowledge and practical skills required to undertake this important preventive intervention. This initial online webinar on 15 October will provide an overview of the course, explain what to expect throughout the programme, and outline the requirements for successful completion. During the webinar, delegates will receive a workbook which must be completed and submitted to harriet.buleysnell@nhs.net by 5:00pm on Wednesday 28 October. To be recognised as a Confident Beginner, participants must attend both components of the programme: Online introductory webinar: 15 October Practical study day: Saturday 7 November at HSU, Bournemouth Attendance at both sessions, together with completion of the workbook, is essential to achieve the learning outcomes and gain the maximum benefit from the training. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to delivering effective topical fluoride varnish application in clinical practice.

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09:00 Fundamentals of Endodontics (Hands on)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Fundamentals of Endodontics (Hands on) (SW26 -11-09-01)
Venue: Copthorne Hotel, Plymouth - Devon S & W
Date: Mon 9 Nov 2026, 09:00 to 16:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £200.00
Description: This course is a fantastic opportunity to get to grips with modern endodontics. We will be joined in Plymouth by Jonathan Hope, who will be guiding us through endodontic treatment from diagnosis and decision making, irrigation, obturation to the importance of good coronal seal. This course will enable you to practice rubber dam placement, continuous rotation and reciprocation systems using plastic teeth in a friendly and supportive environment. There will be no more than ten dentists, ensuring plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion.

19:00 National Webinar (NOR085) - Endodontic Therapy with no Root Filling! – All you need to know about Vital Pulp Therapy – understand, diagnose and execute for success!   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: National Webinar (NOR085) - Endodontic Therapy with no Root Filling! – All you need to know about Vital Pulp Therapy – understand, diagnose and execute for success! (NOR085)
Venue: PGVLE Platform, Virtual - N/A - Virtual
Date: Mon 9 Nov 2026, 19:00 to 20:30
Development outcome: A, C
Course style: Webinar
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Join colleagues from across the country for this free national webinar, organised by NHSE East of England, exploring how modern vital pulp therapy can reduce the need for root canal treatment and improve outcomes for patients experiencing odontogenic pain.

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09:00 Managing Paediatric Dental Trauma   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Managing Paediatric Dental Trauma (DCT 2026-7 - 03)
Venue: Bristol Dental School, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Wed 11 Nov 2026, 09:00 to 13:00
Development outcome: A, C, D
Course style: Lecture
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: To improve knowledge of the management of acute dental trauma in paediatric patients

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09:30 Resin Bonded Bridges and Partial Denture Design   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Resin Bonded Bridges and Partial Denture Design (SW-26-11-12-01)
Venue: Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Centre, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Thu 12 Nov 2026, 09:30 to 16:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Interactive Workshop
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £90.00
Description: This course is an opportunity to consider how we might replace missing teeth. We will be joined by Musaab Siddiqui (Consultant in Prosthodontics, University of Bristol Dental School) who will be considering the appropriate use of Resin Bonded Bridges (RBB), including case selection and clinical techniques. We will also be revising the principles of partial denture design with the opportunity practice using plastic models. This will be a small group course with plenty of opportunity for questions, discussion and clinical tips.

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09:30 Foundations of Minor Oral Surgery for the General Dental Practitioner   Availability: Fully booked
Title: Foundations of Minor Oral Surgery for the General Dental Practitioner (SW26-11-18-01)
Venue: Exeter Dental Education Facility, Exeter - Devon N & E
Date: Wed 18 Nov 2026, 09:30 to 16:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Tea and coffee only
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £200.00
Description: This hands-on course is a fabulous opportunity for dentists to practice their MOS skills using anatomical models. Pippa and Simon will be covering effective use of elevators, forceps , case selection, flap design, bone removal suturing and suturing using anatomical models for hands on practice. This will be a small group (no more than twelve dentists) with lots of opportunity for questions and discussion.

18:30 Interpreting Intra-Oral and Extra-Oral Radiography part 1   Availability: Fully booked
Title: Interpreting Intra-Oral and Extra-Oral Radiography part 1 (SW-26-11-18-01)
Venue: Zoom, N/A - N/A - Virtual
Date: Wed 18 Nov 2026, 18:30 to 20:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: E- learning
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: £15.00
Description: This is a refresher course on our diagnostic interpretation skills of intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs taken in practice. It will enable us to distinguish the normal from the . The course will be led by Linda Parrott who has a special interest in the subject and will use projected digital images covering normal anatomy, pathology and the more unusual. This course is especially important to refresh diagnostic skills. This course is split into 2 evenings as there is a lot of information to give, attendees can attend one or both evenings dependant on their learning needs .

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18:30 Interceptive Orthodontics and IOTN – are you on the look-out?   Availability: Only 9 places available
Title: Interceptive Orthodontics and IOTN – are you on the look-out? (SW-26-10-11-01)
Venue: MS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual
Date: Tue 24 Nov 2026, 18:30 to 20:00
Development outcome: C, D
Course style: E- learning
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: £15.00
Description: This is a great opportunity to hear Nikki Atack, Consultant Orthodontist repeat the webinar delivered last year on issues which can occur with dental development. Nikki will guide us through normal development and anomalies we may encounter in practice that we need to keep an eye out for and would benefit from early interceptive intervention.

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11:00 NHS Regulations   Availability: Fully booked
Title: NHS Regulations (SW-26-11-11-01)
Venue: Bristol Grand Hotel by Sunday, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Wed 25 Nov 2026, 11:00 to 13:00
Development outcome: B
Course style: Lecture
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 2:00 hours
Cost: £55.00
Description: The course is designed as a definitive guide to understanding NHS rules and regulations that apply to NHS dental practice.