Course Calendar

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09:15 The Posterior Composite Revolution (Success. Profit. Everyday.)   Availability: Only 10 places available
Title: The Posterior Composite Revolution (Success. Profit. Everyday.) (SW-26-05-06-02)
Venue: University of Plymouth- SDLE, Plymouth - Devon S & W
Date: Wed 6 May 2026, 09:15 to 17:00
Development outcome: B, C
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £175.00
Description: This course covers the essentials of composite dentistry, where the common pitfalls are and how to avoid them. It will also look at the use of bulk fill composites for the posterior restorations for stress free results. Chris McConnell will guide you through the science and techniques required to expertly place advanced posterior composites easily and affordably. He will cover efficiencies to importantly show you the secrets to successful pricing, promoting and profitability with posterior composite dentistry. There will be a practical element placing composites in teeth in phantom heads.

13:00 NHS Regulations   Availability: Places available
Title: NHS Regulations (SW-26-05-05-01)
Venue: Bristol Grand Hotel by Sunday, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Wed 6 May 2026, 13:00 to 15:00
Development outcome: B
Course style: Lecture
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 2:00 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.

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09:30 Fundamentals of Endodontics (Hands on)   Availability: Places available
Title: Fundamentals of Endodontics (Hands on) (SW26-05-11-01)
Venue: Copthorne Hotel, Plymouth - Devon S & W
Date: Mon 11 May 2026, 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.

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09:30 DCP Engagement Event - Paediatric Dentistry   Availability: Places available
Title: DCP Engagement Event - Paediatric Dentistry (SW-26-05-12-02)
Venue: NHS England Office, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Tue 12 May 2026, 09:30 to 15:30
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
Course style: Interactive Workshop
Catering: Tea and coffee only
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: We are delighted to invite all Dental Care Professionals working across the South West to attend our third DCP networking day. This is another fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded DCPs across the region and to hear talks from leaders of oral health across the South West. For this session we have a fantastic line up of speakers, all focusing on the role of the DCP in paediatric dentistry. Final line-up of speakers to be announced soon!

19:00 Dementia Friendly Dentistry   Availability: Places available
Title: Dementia Friendly Dentistry (SW-26-05-12-01)
Venue: MS Teams, Virtual - N/A - Virtual
Date: Tue 12 May 2026, 19:00 to 20:30
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
Course style: Webinar
Catering: None
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: £15.00
Description: Increasing numbers of people are experiencing dementia. This webinar aims to familiarise the dental team with recognising and understanding dementia. It will focus on helping participants to gain insight into the condition and develop confidence to support people living with dementia. We will be joined by Katy Kerr, current chair of the Dementia Friendly Dentistry Group who will share her experience and expertise in the field of dementia friendly dentistry.

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09:30 Management of Medically Compromised Patients; an update on guidance for bisphosphonates, anticoagulants, steroids and endocarditis in dentistry   Availability: Places available
Title: Management of Medically Compromised Patients; an update on guidance for bisphosphonates, anticoagulants, steroids and endocarditis in dentistry (SW26-05-13-02)
Venue: Taunton Conference Centre, Taunton - Somerset
Date: Wed 13 May 2026, 09:30 to 16:15
Development outcome: C
Course style: Interactive Workshop
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £90.00
Description: Please join Pippa and Simon as they walk us through the most up to date guidelines covering management of medically compromised individuals in general dental practice. This is an updated version of the popular study day ‘Anticoagulants, Endocarditis, Bisphosphonates and All That!’ and in addition will include steroids and ASA grading and its relevance to us in practice. All members of the dental team are very welcome to join us. This will be a small group, with lots of opportunities for interaction, case discussion and questions.

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09:00 Management and Aetiology of Acquired Tooth Surface Loss   Availability: Places available
Title: Management and Aetiology of Acquired Tooth Surface Loss (SW-26-04-24-02)
Venue: Clayton Hotel, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset
Date: Fri 22 May 2026, 09:00 to 16:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Lecture
Catering: Meal
Core topic: Not a core topic
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £90.00
Description: A whole day course consisting of lectures, group discussion and case presentations on this ever evolving topic. With the population maintaining their dentition for longer tooth wear is becoming ever more present and this course will cover minimal intervention through to overdentures. Rahat and Stephanie are always passionate speakers on their topics with Rahat being a Restorative consultant in Liverpool whilst Stephanie is a specialist Registrar in Restorative dentistry in Liverpool.

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09:00 How to take good intra-oral radiographs and OPT'S   Availability: Only 6 places available
Title: How to take good intra-oral radiographs and OPT'S (SW-26-05-23-01)
Venue: Dental Radiography Room - Derriford Hospital, Plymouth - Devon S & W
Date: Sat 23 May 2026, 09:00 to 12:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Tea and coffee only
Core topic: Radiography and radiation protection
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £70.00
Description: This course is primarily aimed at applicants who are working towards attaining their Performer Number. However all members of the dental team who can take radiographs within their scope of practice who would like to refresh their skills are welcome. 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.

13:00 How to take good intra-oral radiographs and OPT'S   Availability: Only 6 places available
Title: How to take good intra-oral radiographs and OPT'S (SW-26-05-23-02)
Venue: Dental Radiography Room - Derriford Hospital, Plymouth - Devon S & W
Date: Sat 23 May 2026, 13:00 to 16:00
Development outcome: C
Course style: Hands-on
Catering: Tea and coffee only
Core topic: Radiography and radiation protection
CPD: 3:00 hours
Cost: £70.00
Description: This course is aimed at applicants who are working towards attaining their Performer Number or any members of the oral health care team who would like to refresh their skills. 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 (film holders) and he will be able to give you tips on how to get the best out of your equipment.