Course Calendar

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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 (12480)
Venue: Dental Radiography Room - Derriford Hospital, Plymouth - Devon S & W
Date: Sat 1 Sep 2018, 09:15 to 12:30
Development outcome: C, D
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Tea and coffee only
Core topic: Radiography and radiation protection
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This course is primarily meant for foundation dental trainees. If you are having trouble taking radiographs 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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18:00 Preformed metal crowns: theory and practical guide   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Preformed metal crowns: theory and practical guide (SW18-09-06-1)
Venue: Cedars Inn, Barnstaple - Devon N & E
Date: Thu 6 Sep 2018, 18:00 to 20:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Light buffet
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 2:00 hours
Cost: £40.00
Description: This evening course will cover the science behind using preformed metal crowns (PFMs) for children and have a table top practical element so all delegates can handle PFMs and practice the technique for placing them.

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09:30 GDC Enhanced CPD -Do you know your registration requirements? & 21st Century Management Competencies   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: GDC Enhanced CPD -Do you know your registration requirements? & 21st Century Management Competencies (SW18-09-13-1)
Venue: China Fleet Country Club, Saltash - Cornwall
Date: Thu 13 Sep 2018, 09:30 to 16:30
Development outcome: B, C, D
Course style: Interactive Workshop
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 5:30 hours
Cost: £90.00
Description: This interactive workshop style of course is taught by Jane Bonehill. This is relevant to updating your management skills and becoming up to date and aware of the new 'GDC Enhanced CPD.' The morning session begins with '21st Century Management Competencies' covering management styles, feedback skills and organisational structure within the dental practice. The afternoon continues to progress into the new GDC Enhanced CPD updates and understanding of the PDP's. The session involves devising a personal development plan of your own. Being aware of why the changes are happening, so you are fully ready to plan, do and reflect and record your CPD according to the new criteria set by the GDC.

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09:30 Dento-Legal Introduction to the NHS   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Dento-Legal Introduction to the NHS (SW18-09-14-1)
Venue: Health Education England SW, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Fri 14 Sep 2018, 09:30 to 16:45
Course style: Lecture
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £90.00
Description: The aim of this course is to inform and update those returning or who are new to dental practice in the UK of current ethical and dento-legal requirements. This course is open to all and the speaker will be Brian Westbury senior dento-legal advisorr at Dental Protection

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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 (SW-18-09-22-01)
Venue: Dental Radiography Room - Derriford Hospital, Plymouth - Devon S & W
Date: Sat 22 Sep 2018, 09:15 to 12:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Tea and coffee only
Core topic: Radiography and radiation protection
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £40.00
Description: This course is primarily meant for PLVE (formerly known as foundation training by equivalence) applicants. 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!