Course Calendar

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10:30 Dento- Legal Study Day   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Dento- Legal Study Day (SW18-01-17-2)
Venue: Engineers' House, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Wed 17 Jan 2018, 10:30 to 17:00
Development outcome: A, D
Course style: Lecture
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: £90.00
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 ORE, Performers List by Validation and EEA entrants but is OPEN TO EVERYBODY.

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09:00 Posterior Adhesvive Restorations   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Posterior Adhesvive Restorations (SW18-01-19-1)
Venue: The Mount Somerset, Taunton - Somerset
Date: Fri 19 Jan 2018, 09:00 to 16:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Interactive Workshop
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £150.00
Description: This interactive study day and hands on course will focus on direct and indirect posterior restorations. The morning session will focus on find the correct balance between function, aesthetics and operator efficiency. We will be considering direct composite techniques including conventional layering and a variety of bulk fill techniques. The afternoon session will explore indirect techniques, maximising aesthetic outcome and longevity whilst minimising damage to sound tooth structure.

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08:45 Plaque & Debris Scoring and Topical Fluoride Varnish Application for DCP's OSCE   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Plaque & Debris Scoring and Topical Fluoride Varnish Application for DCP's OSCE (SW18-01-20-1)
Venue: Phantom Head Room-Derriford Hospital, Plymouth - Devon S & W
Date: Sat 20 Jan 2018, 08:45 to 13:00
Development outcome: A, C
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Tea and coffee only
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 1:00 hour
Cost: No charge
Description: DCPs attending this course will have attended a theory day on Saturday 9th September 2017. Only those attending the 1st part will be able to participate in the OSCE. The OSCE is included in the course fee. Criteria of students entering the course, Registered Dental Nurse with the General Dental Council, (evidence needed) In current employment, Have the written support of his/her employer, Evidence of Professional Indemnity cover, Evidence of appropriate up to date CPD (eg BLS, Medical Emergencies), Not all participants will have undertaken a Dental Nurse Training course which has equivalence to NVQ 3. However it is felt that all students will have the ability to engage in the level of work required to successfully complete this course. DCPs attending this course will be expected to record plaque indices on patients in their work place and complete a record of experience with reflection, support from the dental surgeon is essential. The DCP will also be expected to have completed their fluoride application patient log book so that they can be assessed during this session that they are competent to apply fluoride application, on a patient, from a prescription of their GDP within their own practices.

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18:00 An Introduction to the Managed Clinical Networks SW   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: An Introduction to the Managed Clinical Networks SW (SW18-01-24-1)
Venue: Future Inn Plymouth, Plymouth - Devon S & W
Date: Wed 24 Jan 2018, 18:00 to 21:00
Development outcome: B
Course style: Lecture
Catering: Light buffet
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 2:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This is a free evening CPD event organised with the support of the Devon LDC and the Plymouth Section BDA, to introduce the South West Managed Clinical Networks (MCNs). Each MCN will give a short talk with an opportunity for questions and answers afterwards. They will discuss their role and potential changes in the region and give tips for successful referrals.

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10:00 Educational Support Supervisor Training Day   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Educational Support Supervisor Training Day (SW-18-01-26-01)
Venue: Engineers' House, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Fri 26 Jan 2018, 10:00 to 16:00
Development outcome: A, B, D
Course style: Interactive Workshop
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 5:00 hours
Cost: £90.00
Description: This course is an opportunity to develop your skills to support colleagues who are new to the NHS. This will be an informal day with plenty of time for discussion. Being a Clinical Support Supervisor is hugely rewarding and a wonderful way to welcome the skills of colleagues from diverse backgrounds into the workforce.