Oral Health Education Study Day (SW14-02-08-2)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectDental nurse training
DescriptionA day aimed Oral Health Educators and Dental Nurses with an interest in Oral Health Education who would like to progress towards the certificate in Oral Health Education.
Additional information

A study day designed to reignite the passion in dental nurses and oral health educators in educating patients and the general public in oral health. The day will cover dental caries, periodontal disease, tooth tissue loss and sensitivity. There will be time for group work and discussion. 

VenueThe Academy, Weston General Hospital, Weston-super-Mare - Bristol & N Somerset  View details
Date & timeSaturday 8 February 2014, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturersMrs Sonia Jones & Mrs Cinzia Pickett  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental nurse, or Orthodontic therapist

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Catering Meal
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£35.00
Aims

To reinforce the oral health message on dental caries, periodontal disease, tooth tissue loss and sensitivity to give the delegates a renewed enthusiasm for delivering the information to their patients.

Objectives
  1. Explain how a cavity develops and describe its progression through the various stages.
  2. Discuss the ionic see saw
  3. Describe what periodontal disease is and distinguish between the different types of the disease
  4. Discuss sensitivity theories and treatments
  5. List the types of tooth tissue loss and describe the clinical features and symptoms
  6. Discuss prevention