Course Calendar

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14:00 Resin Bonded Bridges   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Resin Bonded Bridges (SW24-01-03-1)
Venue: MS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual
Date: Wed 3 Jan 2024, 14:00 to 17:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: E- learning
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £15.00
Description: Claire Forbes-Hayley (Consultant in Restorative Dentistry) will be joining us online, to persuade busy dentists that Resin Bonded Bridges are a viable option to replace missing teeth. We will be discussing case selection, bridge design, success.....failure and the practicalities of how to place and adjust resin bonded bridges. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion. All members of the dental team are very welcome. This course will be particularly useful for those of us whose undergraduate training only touched on this subject. Suitable for dentists working toward their Performer Number.

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09:30 Fundamentals of Endodontics (Hands on)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Fundamentals of Endodontics (Hands on) (SW24-01-04-01)
Venue: University of Plymouth, Plymouth - Devon S & W
Date: Thu 4 Jan 2024, 09:30 to 16:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £200.00
Description: This course is a fantastic opportunity to get to grips with modern endodontics. We will be joined in Plymouth by Jonathan Hope, who will be guiding us through endodontic treatment from diagnosis and decision making, irrigation, obturation to the importance of good coronal seal. This course will enable you to practice rubber dam placement, continuous rotation and reciprocation systems using plastic teeth in a friendly and supportive environment. There will be no more than ten dentists, ensuring plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion.

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19:00 Restoration of the root filled tooth   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Restoration of the root filled tooth (SW-24-01-15-01)
Venue: Zoom, N/A - N/A - Virtual
Date: Mon 15 Jan 2024, 19:00 to 21:00
Development outcome: A, C, D
Course style: E- learning
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 2:00 hours
Cost: £20.00
Description: This online course will explain how to restore the endodontically treated tooth with composite, conventional crowns, onlays and post crowns. Rahat is a consultant restorative dentist at Liverpool Dental Hospital and works in practice dealing in endodontics. His courses are always well received and enthusiastically delivered.

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18:00 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-24-01-17-01)
Venue: Engineers' House, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Wed 17 Jan 2024, 18:00 to 20:00
Development outcome: B, C, D
Course style: Lecture with table top practice elements
Catering: Light buffet
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 and sizing crowns. This course will be most suitable for dentists and therapists and those working towards their Performer Number (PN) and will be a small group with plenty of opportunity for questions in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

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09:00 Principles of mentoring international dental graduates (formerly called Validation Supervisor Training Day)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Principles of mentoring international dental graduates (formerly called Validation Supervisor Training Day) (SW24-01-18-01)
Venue: MS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual
Date: Thu 18 Jan 2024, 09:00 to 15:00
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 mentor is hugely rewarding and a wonderful way to welcome the skills of colleagues form diverse backgrounds into the workforce.

19:00 LDN update- Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic MCN   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: LDN update- Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic MCN (SW-18-01-24-01)
Venue: MS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual
Date: Thu 18 Jan 2024, 19:00 to 20:30
Development outcome: A, B, C
Course style: E- learning
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: The Orthodontic and Paediatric Managed Clinical Networks and NHSE invite all members of the dental team to an information evening on the current activity undertaken and supported by the Orthodontic MCN. Topics include an update on referral forms including the referral of ectopic canines and guidance on management of first permanent molars of poor prognosis.

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14:00 NHS Regulations   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: NHS Regulations (SW24-01-19-01)
Venue: Musgrove Park Academy, Taunton - Somerset
Date: Fri 19 Jan 2024, 14:00 to 16:30
Development outcome: B
Course style: Lecture
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 2:30 hours
Cost: £55.00
Description: The course is designed as a definitive guide to understanding NHS rules and regulations that apply to NHS dental practice. THIS COURSE IS ONLY FOR THOSE DENTISTS NEEDING IT IN ORDER TO GET THEIR PERFORMER NUMBER. If you are unsure as to whether you should book on please contact katherine.sugg@nhs.net

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09:00 How to take good intra-oral radiographs and OPT'S   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: How to take good intra-oral radiographs and OPT'S (SW-24-01-20-01)
Venue: Dental Radiography Room - Derriford Hospital, Plymouth - Devon S & W
Date: Sat 20 Jan 2024, 09:00 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: £60.00
Description: If you are having trouble with OPT'S 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.

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19:00 Restoration of Anterior Teeth   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Restoration of Anterior Teeth (SW24-01-23-01)
Venue: Zoom, N/A - N/A - Virtual
Date: Tue 23 Jan 2024, 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: £15.00
Description: This is another opportunity to join Colin McGuirk, who will be exploring the restoration of anterior teeth. How we can maximise aesthetic outcome and longevity whilst minimising damage to sound tooth structure? There will be plenty of opportunity for questions and clinical tips. Everyone is welcome to join this session - those people planning to join Colin for his hands-on anterior composites course on February 9th MUST have attended this or a previous 'Restoration of Anterior Teeth' webinar.

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16:00 Cannulation Tips and Tricks   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Cannulation Tips and Tricks (SW-24-01-25-01)
Venue: Engineers' House, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Thu 25 Jan 2024, 16:00 to 19:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Light buffet
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 2:30 hours
Cost: £90.00
Description: An interactive workshop on cannulation to support delegates in effective and predictable cannulation methods for sedation or phlebotomy. The course is suitable for all members of the team providing sedation. The course will cover theory and practical skills in cannulation in dental practice.

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09:30 Complete and Partial Dentures   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Complete and Partial Dentures (SW24-01-26-01)
Venue: Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Fri 26 Jan 2024, 09:30 to 16:30
Development outcome: C
Course style: Interactive Workshop
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £100.00
Description: Dentures are difficult, but can be life changing for our patients. Join us in Bristol, with Neil Nathwani, Associate Professor at the Eastman Dental Institute, who will help us explore how we can improve our techniques for the best possible outcome. We will be covering history taking, clinical examination, treatment planning, consent and crucially - how to manage our patients expectations. Dr Nathwani will discuss complete and partial denture design principles, including attachment systems, immediate dentures and the copy denture technique. We will also look at common pitfalls - and reasons for failure leading to patient dissatisfaction.

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09:00 Dental Extraction Skills for GDPs   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Dental Extraction Skills for GDPs (SW24-01-27-01)
Venue: Circus Dental Practice, Bath - Bath & NE Somerset
Date: Sat 27 Jan 2024, 09:00 to 17:00
Development outcome: C, D
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Tea and coffee only
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £200.00
Description: Carla and Tim will be joining us in Bath to explore how we can become better at taking out teeth. We will be discussing potential difficulties, intact teeth and retained roots. The principles of sectioning teeth and flap design will also be considered. This is a small group course with plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion. We will be using synthetic skin and oral surgery models to illustrate extraction techniques.