Course Calendar

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09:30 Getting the Most from Your Staff - Motivation and Appraisal   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Getting the Most from Your Staff - Motivation and Appraisal (SW15-10-02-1)
Venue: Alverton Manor Hotel, Truro - Cornwall
Date: Fri 2 Oct 2015, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Interactive Workshop
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £40.00
Description: It is likely that all members of the dental team will have to have a PDP and annual review within a couple of years. Cascade has been working with Dental Professionals for fifteen years. We believe in delivering training which is of immediate practical use to the participants. From these workshops you will have a great deal of new information, new techniques that actually work and insight. You will know more about how others tick and how to make motivating people and appraisals a much easier and more successful process. The sessions are designed to be enjoyable, interactive and best of all there is NO role play!

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09:30 Putting Perfect Perio Planning into Practice   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Putting Perfect Perio Planning into Practice (SW15-10-05-1)
Venue: Phantom Head Room-Derriford Hospital, Plymouth - Devon S & W
Date: Mon 5 Oct 2015, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £45.00
Description: A interactive course based on problem solving. Case studies of actual patients are used to develop sound periodontal care plans to achieve desired outcomes

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10:00 Dento-legal Introduction to the NHS   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Dento-legal Introduction to the NHS (SW15-10-07-1)
Venue: Engineers' House, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Wed 7 Oct 2015, 10:00 to 16:45
Course style: Lecture
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 5:30 hours
Cost: £40.00
Description: The aim of this course is to inform and update those who are returning to practice or who are new to dental practice in the UK of current ethical, dento-legal requirements. This course is applicable to KITS, ORE, VT by assessment and EEA entrants but is open to everybody.

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09:30 Posterior Tooth Preparation for Cuspal Protection   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Posterior Tooth Preparation for Cuspal Protection (SW15-10-09-1)
Venue: Phantom Head Room-Derriford Hospital, Plymouth - Devon S & W
Date: Fri 9 Oct 2015, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £90.00
Description: A “Hands-on” day, comprising practical tooth preparation, temporisation and impression taking regarding preparations for providing cuspal protection. We will cover 3 /4 - 7/8 crowns MO/MOD onlays with cuspal coverage “Top Hat” restorations for gold, indirect composite and ceramic restorations. The practical sessions will be interspersed with mini lectures and discussions on: Patient/tooth assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning. Managing cracked teeth. Materials choice. Bonding systems. Participants are asked to bring posterior extracted teeth, including those with large restorations for use in the treatment planning and practical sessions.

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09:00 Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice (FOR DENTISTS)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice (FOR DENTISTS) (SW15-10-12-1)
Venue: The Mount Somerset, Taunton - Somerset
Date: Mon 12 Oct 2015, 09:00 to 16:15
Course style: Interactive Workshop
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Medical emergencies
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £83.00
Description: This course is a fantastic opportunity to refresh our knowledge of medical emergencies, with the opportunity to handle emergency drugs - including their preparation and delivery. The day will include adult and paediatric life support and the use of AED defibrillator. Small group style teaching enables plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion.

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09:30 Predictable Root Canal Treatment In Practice   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Predictable Root Canal Treatment In Practice (SW15-10-14-1)
Venue: Phantom Head Room-Derriford Hospital, Plymouth - Devon S & W
Date: Wed 14 Oct 2015, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £96.00
Description: A very interactive, hands on day to update skills and knowledge in endodontics by David Langham a Specialist in endodontics. The day will cover diagnostics, case assessment, locating the canals, common problems and overcoming the common problems, restorative considerations, instrumentation, etc....

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09:00 Endo v Implants: An evidence-based debate   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Endo v Implants: An evidence-based debate (15-10-15-01)
Venue: Muddifords Court Country House, Cullompton - Devon N & E
Date: Thu 15 Oct 2015, 09:00 to 16:00
Course style: Lecture
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £36.00
Description: As implants are more readily available, the decision to provide or refer for an implant or offer endodontic treatment is part of daily clinical treatment planning. This course aims to challenge our perceptions of the best treatment to offer our patients using evidence based lively debate. There will be discussions on outcomes of the different treatments, techniques and case discussions. Please see the programme for more details.

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09:00 Infection control and Decontamination in Dental Practice   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Infection control and Decontamination in Dental Practice (SW15-10-16-1)
Venue: Alverton Manor Hotel, Truro - Cornwall
Date: Fri 16 Oct 2015, 09:00 to 16:00
Course style: Lecture
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Disinfection and decontamination
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £35.00
Description: Dr Martin Fulford originally trained as a microbiologist and spent 13 years as a practical medical microbiologist. Retrained as a dentist in his mid thirties and then spent 17 years working as a general dental practitioner in the UK. During this time he managed to combine clinical dentistry with research, mainly in the field of infection control. He has recently completed a thesis entitled: ‘Microbial Contamination of Dental Unit Water Systems in General Dental Practice’. Although now retired from clinical practice he is still active in research and is currently part of a team investigating the possibility of the transmission of vCJD via contaminated dental instruments. Martin is also a scientific adviser, with a particular interest in infection control, to the British Dental Association. A popular speaker in the South West, Martin returns to Cornwall to deliver his excellent presentation.

14:00 TMJ - Successful management in general practice   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: TMJ - Successful management in general practice (SW15-10-16-2)
Venue: Engineers' House, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Fri 16 Oct 2015, 14:00 to 17:00
Course style: Lecture
Catering: Tea and coffee only
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £26.00
Description: Temporomandibular joint disorders covers different types of pain, acute as well as chronic. In everyday practice we come across with a lot of patients complaining of pain during mastication following inflammation of the temporomandibular joint. As this particular disorder associates neurological as well as dental boundaries, we will explore the impact that a dentist can have towards adequate management of the corespondent patient.

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09:00 Appraisal DVD and Workbook   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Appraisal DVD and Workbook (SW15-10-21-2)
Venue: South West Dental Department, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Wed 21 Oct 2015, 09:00 to 23:00
Course style: Lecture
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 0:00 hours
Cost: £65.00
Description: This appraisal DVD and workbook is designed at helping you and your staff get more out of appraisals. By completing this workbook you will gain insights and abilities which will revolutionise your appraisal skills. Learn how to: - Prepare for success - Create an atmosphere which promotes change - Give feedback which turns into action ...and much more

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09:15 Problem Solving in Modern Prosthodontics   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Problem Solving in Modern Prosthodontics (SW15-10-28-1)
Venue: The Barn Function Centre, Berkeley - Gloucestershire
Date: Wed 28 Oct 2015, 09:15 to 16:45
Course style: Lecture
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £52.00
Description: A one day course on removable prosthetics given by Professor D O'Sullivan (Consultant Restorative Dentistry and lead clinician implant MSC Bristol Dental School) and Dr L McNally (Consultant Restorative Dentistry) to include lectures and informal discussion on the topic.

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09:00 Fibredontics Part 1   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Fibredontics Part 1 (SW15-10-29-1)
Venue: Alverton Manor Hotel, Truro - Cornwall
Date: Thu 29 Oct 2015, 09:00 to 17:00
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £45.00
Description: Overview: Discover how fibre technology can revolutionise treatment planning. Improvements in materials and bonding techniques are a key factor in providing the clinician and the patient with new minimally invasive choices. Conventional treatment options i.e. metal and ceramic may well prove too expensive for many patients in today’s difficult economic climate. Direct fibre reinforced bridges are a reliable and aesthetic way to replace missing teeth in a single visit whether temporarily, transitionally or for the long term. This is a good alternative for patients who can’t tolerate the conventional acrylic dentures. In a friendly and enthusiastic atmosphere you can experience this comprehensive and informative hands-on training session, which will be delivered in three modules throughout the day. Each module starts with a step-by-step demonstration and finally, you will be given the opportunity to work with the fibres and complete each exercise under supervision. Delegates are asked to bring their own curing lights for use in the practical sessions.

18:15 3 D Scanning - Will It Impact on dental practice and laboratories   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: 3 D Scanning - Will It Impact on dental practice and laboratories (SW 15-10-29-01)
Venue: Village Urban Resort Bournemouth, Bournemouth - Bournemouth & E Dorset
Date: Thu 29 Oct 2015, 18:15 to 21:00
Course style: Lecture
Catering: Light buffet
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 2:00 hours
Cost: £20.00
Description: This session is aimed at all members of the dental team with an interest in the emerging technology of 3 D scanning and how it may impact of both the delivery of dental care and resulting laboratory work.

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09:00 Confidence in Composites   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Confidence in Composites (SW15-10-30-1)
Venue: Village Urban Resort Bournemouth, Bournemouth - Bournemouth & E Dorset
Date: Fri 30 Oct 2015, 09:00 to 16:00
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £60.00
Description: This is a hands on course that will guide you through the effective use of modern composites. Giving participants the knowledge and understanding to confidently use composites to enhance both function and aesthetics.

09:00 Contemporary Topics in Restorative Dentistry   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Contemporary Topics in Restorative Dentistry (SW15-10-30-2)
Venue: Engineers' House, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Fri 30 Oct 2015, 09:00 to 17:30
Course style: Lecture
Catering: Light buffet
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £50.00
Description: A highly informative course that gives you the opportunity to gain knowledge on minimally invasive restorative dentistry and how to deal with common restorative problems. it will be explored and discussed all the advantages and disadvantages between implants and endodontically treated teeth, and finally you will gain knowledge on management of dentoalveolar trauma in adults,

09:00 Fibredontics Part 2   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Fibredontics Part 2 (SW-15-10-30-1)
Venue: Alverton Manor Hotel, Truro - Cornwall
Date: Fri 30 Oct 2015, 09:00 to 16:00
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £45.00
Description: Improvements in materials and bonding techniques are a key factor in providing the clinician and the patient with new minimally invasive choices. Composite resins can be used in many different applications in the dental surgery today. In a friendly and enthusiastic atmosphere you can experience this comprehensive and informative hands-on training session presented in different modules to teach delegates useful tips and tricks when doing composite restorations.