Introduction to Dental Acupuncture (SW12-02-17-2)

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SubjectAlternative therapy
DescriptionAcupuncture is another technique whereby diseases can be either cured or alleviated - or put in other words – an extra tool in a dentist’s toolbox. It has been known in China for the last 3-4000 years and the technique has been able to demonstrate results that even today are surprising. In dentistry it is used to treat conditions from TMJ pain to trigeminal neuralgia and prominent gag reflex. This is a one day introduction course on how you can start to use acupuncture in your dental practice safely to the benefit of your patients. David Johnson is a Wolfson Foundation Scholar graduating from Cardiff Dental School in 2001, with a research background. He is currently working in the CDS mainly treating children and special needs patients. He previously held an Honorary Clinical Lecturer position in Oral Medicine at Cardiff Dental School. He is fully registered with the British Dental Acupuncture Society, and has been using acupuncture as an adjunct to dental treatment since 2003. He is actively involved in practice based research and audit within the areas of paediatric dentistry and dental acupuncture.
VenueSalisbury District Hospital, Salisbury - Salisbury & S Wiltshire  View details
Date & timeFriday 17 February 2012, 09:00 to 16:15
LecturerDr David Johnson  View details
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Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Catering Meal
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£50.00
Objectives

Theory

  • Background of acupuncture
  • The principles of how acupuncture works, both Chinese and Scientific hypothesis
  • Diagnosis of head and neck myofascial pain
  • The application of acupuncture in relation to dentistry and conditions treated
  • Side effects and complications of acupuncture
  • And how to start using acupuncture in your practice.

  

Practical

  • Identification of acupuncture points, local and distant
  • Practical needling of acupuncture points in groups of 2 or 3 people