Course Calendar

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10:00 Mouth Care Matters: Mouth Care Training for Homeless Practitioners in Somerset   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Mouth Care Matters: Mouth Care Training for Homeless Practitioners in Somerset (MCMSW-22-11-01-01)
Venue: MS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual
Date: Tue 1 Nov 2022, 10:00 to 12:00
Course style: E- learning
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 0:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Join Harriet, Gayle and Christina to learn about the importance of oral health for people experiencing homelessness. The course will examine how to promote good oral health, the benefits of good oral health, common oral health problems and how to manage them, and how to signpost to appropriate dental services within Somerset.

18:30 Interceptive Orthodontics – are you on the look-out?   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Interceptive Orthodontics – are you on the look-out? (SW-22-11-01-01)
Venue: MS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual
Date: Tue 1 Nov 2022, 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.

19:00 what being involved in foundation training can do for you   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: what being involved in foundation training can do for you (FT28382)
Venue: MS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual
Date: Tue 1 Nov 2022, 19:00 to 20:00
Development outcome: A, B, D
Course style: E- learning
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 1:00 hour
Cost: No charge
Description: an opportunity to see what's involved in being an Educational supervisor for Dental foundation training or Therapy foundation training

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14:00 Paediatric dentistry and orthodontics.   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Paediatric dentistry and orthodontics. (DCT22 - 11)
Venue: MS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual
Date: Wed 2 Nov 2022, 14:00 to 16:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: E- learning
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Provide an overview of the management of first permanent molars with poor prognosis and when to carry out balancing and compensating extractions

14:30 Preformed metal crowns for primary molars-theory and practical application   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Preformed metal crowns for primary molars-theory and practical application (SW-22-11-02-01)
Venue: Engineers' House, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Wed 2 Nov 2022, 14:30 to 17:00
Development outcome: B, C, D
Course style: Lecture with table top practice elements
Catering: Tea and coffee only
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 2:00 hours
Cost: £70.00
Description: This course will cover the evidence base behind the use of preformed metal crowns. There will be a practical table top element where all delegates will have the opportunity to place preformed metal crowns on models and practice handling, sizing and crimping crowns. This course will be most suitable for dentists and therapists and will be a small group with plenty of opportunity for questions in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. It is a repeat of the course held in Bristol in October 2021 and Taunton in June and Exeter in September 2022.

17:30 Hands on: Splinting and trauma update   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Hands on: Splinting and trauma update (SW-22-11-02-02)
Venue: Engineers' House, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Wed 2 Nov 2022, 17:30 to 20:00
Development outcome: B, C, D
Course style: Lecture with table top practice elements
Catering: Tea and coffee only
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 2:00 hours
Cost: £70.00
Description: This course will cover the updates on management of dental trauma with reference to the 2020 International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines. Trauma to the primary and secondary dentition will be covered. There will also be a table top practical element on splinting on models. This evening course will be suitable for any dentists who may be involved with management of acute dental trauma. This will be small group and there will be plenty of opportunity for questions in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

19:00 The top 10 infection control compliance problems in dentistry and how to avoid them.   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: The top 10 infection control compliance problems in dentistry and how to avoid them. (SW22-11-02-01)
Venue: Zoom, N/A - N/A - Virtual
Date: Wed 2 Nov 2022, 19:00 to 20:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: E- learning
Catering: None
Core topic: Disinfection and decontamination
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: £15.00
Description: Nikolai will discuss a recent research paper he co-authored examining infection control problems in practices that did not pass their CQC inspection. This evening, suitable for all team members will help ensure the requirements of HTM105, the CQC and GDC are being met. Participants will have a greater awareness of why cross infection matters, and a better understanding of the importance of their actions in preventing the transmission of infection in the dental practice setting.

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10:00 Validation Supervisor Training Day - FOR SOUTH WEST PRACTICES ONLY   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Validation Supervisor Training Day - FOR SOUTH WEST PRACTICES ONLY (SW-22-11-07-01)
Venue: Zoom, N/A - N/A - Virtual
Date: Mon 7 Nov 2022, 10:00 to 16:00
Development outcome: A, B, D
Course style: Interactive Workshop
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £85.00
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 Validation Supervisor is hugely rewarding and a wonderful way to welcome the skills of colleagues form diverse backgrounds into the workforce.

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18:45 Making the most of your DCT Year and Top Tips for applying for StR   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Making the most of your DCT Year and Top Tips for applying for StR (DCT22-20)
Venue: MS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual
Date: Tue 8 Nov 2022, 18:45 to 19:45
Development outcome: C
Course style: E- learning
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 1:00 hour
Cost: No charge
Description: Provide an overview of specialty training in dentistry Increase awareness of the specialty training application process and highlight ways DCTs can improve their portfolio

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09:00 Suturing and Skin Cancer   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Suturing and Skin Cancer (DCT22 - 05)
Venue: Health Education England SW, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Wed 9 Nov 2022, 09:00 to 17:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Tea and coffee only
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge

13:50 Special Care Dentistry MCN Study Day: Patient engagement and communication   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Special Care Dentistry MCN Study Day: Patient engagement and communication (SW-22-11-09-01)
Venue: MS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual
Date: Wed 9 Nov 2022, 13:50 to 17:00
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
Course style: E- learning
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: The South West Region Special Care Dentistry Managed Clinical Network would like to welcome you to an afternoon of study on the theme of engagement and communication. This session will provide three hours CPD and will feature a range of speakers who will focus on: Stakeholder engagement, Different communication methods, Best Interest meetings, Communication with carers

19:00 Minor Oral Surgery: Managing referrals in AVON, BATH and GLOUCESTERSHIRE   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Minor Oral Surgery: Managing referrals in AVON, BATH and GLOUCESTERSHIRE (SW22-11-09-1)
Venue: MS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual
Date: Wed 9 Nov 2022, 19:00 to 20:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: E- learning
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Please join the South West Oral Surgery Managed Clinical Network (MCN) to find out more about how dental referrals are managed in your area. We will be joined by Chris Bell (MCN Chair), along with other Oral Surgery MCN members and those responsible for clinical triage. This is an opportunity to learn what makes a good referral, what we should be supporting in practice and how our more complex cases are managed. All dentists are very welcome to attend this free online event.

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19:00 Mouth Care Matters: Mouth Care Training for Homeless Practitioners in Somerset   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Mouth Care Matters: Mouth Care Training for Homeless Practitioners in Somerset (MCMSW-22-11-14-01)
Venue: MS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual
Date: Mon 14 Nov 2022, 19:00 to 21:00
Course style: E- learning
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 0:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Join Harriet, Gayle and Christina to learn about the importance of oral health for people experiencing homelessness. The course will examine how to promote good oral health, the benefits of good oral health, common oral health problems and how to manage them, and how to signpost to appropriate dental services within Somerset.

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09:00 Perfection in Preparation to Cementation   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Perfection in Preparation to Cementation (SW-22-11-16-01)
Venue: Exeter Dental Education Facility, Exeter - Devon N & E
Date: Wed 16 Nov 2022, 09:00 to 16:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Light buffet
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 12:00 hours
Cost: £200.00
Description: Prof. Brian Millar and Dr Fariha Hussain from KCL are repeating their blended learning course of 12 hours CPD on conventional and contemporary indirect restorations, consisting of: 3 hour webinar available 1 month beforehand 3 hours reading and reflection 6 hours face to face theory and hands-on training on clinical skills We will be taken through the process from planning through preparation, impressions and temporisation to cementation. Focus is on contemporary techniques including restoring function and getting aesthetics and the occlusion correct. Content will cover a range of conventional and new tooth restoration techniques, including a range of indirect restorations such as veneers, crowns, overlays, onlays, endocrowns, and vertipreps. The course is for 2 small groups. The hands on element will include table top practice on models and phantom head practice in the clinical skills lab. See programme for details.

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09:30 The Problem with Dentures   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: The Problem with Dentures (FT25301)
Venue: Postgraduate Medical Centre, Bath - Bath & NE Somerset
Date: Fri 18 Nov 2022, 09:30 to 16:30
Development outcome: A, B, C
Course style: Lecture
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: Useful tips and skills to aid you in providing full dentures.

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19:00 Special Care Focused LDN Information Evening   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Special Care Focused LDN Information Evening (SW-22-11-24-01)
Venue: MS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual
Date: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 19:00 to 20:30
Development outcome: B, C
Course style: E- learning
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: NHS England invite members of the dental team from across the South West to join them for an evening of FREE CPD highlighting the work of the Special Care Dentistry MCN. The webinar will include information on;:- Generic referral forms, Bariatric pathway, Older People’s Oral Health, National Special Care Dentistry MCN Forum. Guest speakers include: Dr Lorna Hollingsworth, Special Care Dentistry MCN Chair, Consultant in Special Care Dentistry, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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09:00 Introduction to Critical Appraisal   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Introduction to Critical Appraisal (DCT22 - 17)
Venue: MS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual
Date: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 09:00 to 13:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Lecture
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 4:00 hours
Cost: No charge

09:30 Foundations of Minor Oral Surgery for the General Dental Practitioner   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Foundations of Minor Oral Surgery for the General Dental Practitioner (SW22-11-30-02)
Venue: Exeter Dental Education Facility, Exeter - Devon N & E
Date: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 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: £175.00
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.

19:00 Reaching out to hard-to-reach groups: The launch of the South West pilot targeting high street dental services at vulnerable adult population groups   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Reaching out to hard-to-reach groups: The launch of the South West pilot targeting high street dental services at vulnerable adult population groups (SW-22-11-30-03)
Venue: MS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual
Date: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 19:00 to 20:30
Development outcome: C, D
Course style: E- learning
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This is an exciting FREE opportunity to learn about how to proactively reach-out to the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach groups in society. This launch event will outline the details of a regional pilot delivering targeted dental services to adults from inclusion health groups. This initiative seeks to maximise skill mix, and utilise the full scope of clinical expertise of all members of the dental team. We will hear from dentists who will share their experiences of working with vulnerable groups; voluntary sector organisations/support services who will reiterate the importance of good oral health for those individuals seeking to reintegrate and re-engage with society; and NHSE explaining the concept and support offered to participating practices, including commissioning arrangements.