Dental Acupuncture for the Dental Team (SW16-10-07-2)

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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.
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THE COURSE FEES ARE COVERING THE SPEAKER'S FEES AND TRAVEL EXPENSES, PLUS ROOM HIRE AND REFRESHMENTS AS THESE ARE NOT BEING SUBSIDISED BY THE SOUTH WEST DENTAL DEPARTMENT.

VenuePostgraduate Medical Centre, Bath - Bath & NE Somerset  View details
Date & timeFriday 7 October 2016, 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