Topical fluoride varnish application for Dental Nurses (SW14-07-12-2)

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SubjectDental nurse training
DescriptionA two part course to educate Dental Care Professionals in the application of Fluoride Varnish to patients under the prescription of a dentist
Additional information

 Two day course. Delegates must attend the theory /practical day 1 in order to attend the OSCE day , day 2.

course requirements:-

Delegates must be registered with the GDC

Delegates must be in current employment

Delegates must have professional indemnity cover

Delegates must have evidence of upto date CPD in BLS and medical emergencies

Delegates will be expected to attend both days and also complete a patient log work book during the two dates.

Delegates must have the support of a dentist to provide them with the patients to complete the work book

VenueArchway Dental Practice, Dursley - Gloucestershire  View details
Date & timeSession 1:   Sat 12 Jul 2014, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturersMrs Diane Bell, Mrs Jackie Gazzard & Mrs Wendy Lee  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental nurse

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Catering Tea and coffee only
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£87.60
Aims

To educate Dental Care Professionals in the application of Fluoride Varnish to patients under the prescription of a dentist

Objectives

Students will be able to:-

>List the properties of fluoride and discuss advantages and disadvantages

>Describe the action of fluoride in improving dental health

>Be competent in the application of topical fluoride varnish to both children and adults

>Provide safe and effective oral health advice to patients in clinical settings

>Understand how the South West Strategic Health Authority is involved in the dental teams aim to improve oral health