Dental Acupuncture for the Dental Team (SW14-12-05-1)

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SubjectMiscellaneous
DescriptionAcupuncture is another technique whereby diseases can be either cured or alleviated - or put in other words - an extra tool in a dentists 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.
VenuePostgraduate Medical Centre, Bath - Bath & NE Somerset  View details
Date & timeFriday 5 December 2014, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerDr David Johnson  View details
Target audience

Recommended: Entire Dental Team

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Catering Meal
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£72.00
Aims

To offer a theory and practical based workshop.

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
  • How to start using acupuncture in your practice

Practical

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