Course Calendar

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09:30 Practical Minor Oral Surgery for the GDP   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Practical Minor Oral Surgery for the GDP (SW16-11-07-1)
Venue: Phantom Head Room-Derriford Hospital, Plymouth - Devon S & W
Date: Mon 7 Nov 2016, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Light buffet
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £80.00
Description: THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO FOUNDATION DENTISTS BY EQUIVALENCE. The course will cover aspects of MOS relevant to the GDP: includes effective use of elevators , forceps , case selection, flap design, bone removal and suturing using anatomical phantom jaws for the "surgery"

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18:00 Occlusion in Everyday Practice   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Occlusion in Everyday Practice (SW16-11-08-1)
Venue: Future Inn Hotel, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Tue 8 Nov 2016, 18:00 to 22:00
Course style: Lecture
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 2:30 hours
Cost: £35.00
Description: A 2-part lecture - part 1 - concepts of occlusion, part 2 - case histories - a continuation of lecture 1, together with case histories to show practical application of concepts. Occlusal splints - the various designs and possible modes of action. The simplest occlusal splint that can be used in over 90% of cases.

18:30 Evidence Based Dentistry - How to Read a Paper   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Evidence Based Dentistry - How to Read a Paper (SW16-11-08-01)
Venue: The White Hart, Somerton - Somerset
Date: Tue 8 Nov 2016, 18:30 to 20:30
Course style: Learning Set
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 2:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: All dentists are very welcome. We rarely get the opportunity to talk about the things that really interest us. We spend so much time worrying about our UDAs and managing our time in practice, it's easy to forget that dentistry is such a broad and fascinating subject. This evening is a fantastic opportunity for a small group of enthusiastic dentists to talk about Evidence Based Dentistry (EBD). We will be joined by Paul Harwood, Consultant in Dental Public Health. Paul will be explaining the concept of EBD, and will be leading our discussions around what makes good research and how to read a paper.

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09:00 FREE E-learning for dental prescribing (Dental Script)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: FREE E-learning for dental prescribing (Dental Script) (SW16-11-10-1)
Venue: Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Thu 10 Nov 2016, 09:00 to 23:00
Course style: Lecture
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Improve and ensure that you are prescribing antimicrobials correctly and update your knowledge of prescribing medications, drug interactions and emergency drugs with this innovative e-Learning programme. It includes modules on: - Prescription Documentation and the Drug History - Medication Errors and Adverse Drug Reactions - Special Patient Groups - Medical Emergencies - Periprocedural Prescribing - Dental Infections - Pain, Ulceration and Inflammation The 7 modules contain interactive content and case-based prescribing scenarios. In-module activities and a pre- and post-test will help you to understand your baseline knowledge and measure your progress.

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09:15 How to take good intra-oral radiographs and OPTs   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: How to take good intra-oral radiographs and OPTs (SW16-11-12-1)
Venue: Dental Radiography Room - Derriford Hospital, Plymouth - Devon S & W
Date: Sat 12 Nov 2016, 09:15 to 12:30
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Tea and coffee only
Core topic: Radiography and radiation protection
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £20.00
Description: THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO FDQ DENTISTS. If you are having trouble with OPTs or using the paralleling technique for intra-oral radiographs or just want to confirm that you are doing it correctly, Tim Huckstep, Radiographer in the Dental Departments of Derriford Hospital will guide you through! Bring your own kit and he will be able to give you tips on how to get the best out of your equipment. Please note: due to the size of the room we are limited to 6 participants for the session - early booking is advised!

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09:30 Practical Minor Oral Surgery for the GDP   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Practical Minor Oral Surgery for the GDP (SW16-11-16-1)
Venue: Phantom Head Room-Derriford Hospital, Plymouth - Devon S & W
Date: Wed 16 Nov 2016, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £150.00
Description: This course will covers aspects of MOS relevant to the GDP: includes effective use of elevators , forceps , case selection, flap design, bone removal suturing and suturing using anatomical phantom jaws for the "surgery"

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09:15 Managing caries in the primary dentition   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Managing caries in the primary dentition (SW16-11-17-01)
Venue: Muddifords Court Country House, Cullompton - Devon N & E
Date: Thu 17 Nov 2016, 09:15 to 16:30
Course style: Interactive Workshop
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £90.00
Description: This comprehensive lecture and discussion based course will cover caries and pulp status diagnosis and management of primary teeth. There will also be a workshop to discuss cases and demonstration of how to use preformed metal crowns for restoring carious primary teeth. This course is open to all those who work with children in dentistry.

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09:00 FREE E-learning for dental prescribing (Dental Script)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: FREE E-learning for dental prescribing (Dental Script) (SW16-11-18-1)
Venue: Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Fri 18 Nov 2016, 09:00 to 23:00
Course style: Lecture
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Improve and ensure that you are prescribing antimicrobials correctly and update your knowledge of prescribing medications, drug interactions and emergency drugs with this innovative e-Learning programme. It includes modules on: - Prescription Documentation and the Drug History - Medication Errors and Adverse Drug Reactions - Special Patient Groups - Medical Emergencies - Periprocedural Prescribing - Dental Infections - Pain, Ulceration and Inflammation The 7 modules contain interactive content and case-based prescribing scenarios. In-module activities and a pre- and post-test will help you to understand your baseline knowledge and measure your progress.

09:30 Conflict Resolution/Dealing with Difficult Situations   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Conflict Resolution/Dealing with Difficult Situations (SW-16-11-18-1)
Venue: Alverton Manor Hotel, Truro - Cornwall
Date: Fri 18 Nov 2016, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Interactive Workshop
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £55.00
Description: During this workshop we look at aggression and assertion in males and females and tackle many of the staff and customer, client or patient relationship problems that can occur. The day involves enjoyable and thoughtful activities that explore communication skills and conflict resolution in a practical way. We look at the power of body language and vocal control and the importance of understanding as the foundation of conflict resolution. The group is encouraged to evaluate constantly how the skills learnt can be transferred into the workplace. A range of exercises will be used to embed the learning and the day is interactive; however, there is NO role play.

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09:00 Plaque and Debris Scoring and Topical Fluoride Varnish Application for Dental Nurses   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Plaque and Debris Scoring and Topical Fluoride Varnish Application for Dental Nurses (SW16-11-19-1)
Venue: Wylye Valley Dental Practice, Warminster - Salisbury & S Wiltshire
Date: Sat 19 Nov 2016, 09:00 to 16:30
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Tea and coffee only
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £100.00
Description: A course for dental nurses designed to give them the confidence and competence to apply a disclosing material to a patient's teeth and to then record a score using a recognised indicy to help the patient to improve their oral hygiene. Also, to educate the DCP in the application of fluoride varnish to patients under the prescription of a dentist.

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09:30 Endodontics   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Endodontics (SW16-11-25-1)
Venue: Village Urban Resort Bournemouth, Bournemouth - Bournemouth & E Dorset
Date: Fri 25 Nov 2016, 09:30 to 17:00
Course style: Lecture
Catering: Light buffet
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: £90.00
Description: "Why does the endodontist do that " an update of endodontic procedures.