Plaque disclosing and topical fluoride application (SW17-02-25-1)

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SubjectPreventive dentistry
DescriptionA hands on training day aimed at dental nurses and orthodontic therapists, to disclose plaque, record the results, give appropriate oral health advice and apply topical fluoride varnish to patients teeth.Recommended reading prior to the course Delivering Better Oral Health 3rd edition (Public Health England ) Improving Oral Health Changing Behaviour (Department of Health) Basic Guide to Oral Health Education and Promotion - Felton & Chapman (2013) We reccomend that delegates have at least 6 months registration with the GDC prior to applying for this course. The second part of the course will be an Observed Clinical Structured Examination (OSCE) on 6th May 2017 it is important that delegates are able to attend this day also. Delegates will be issued with a log book in which to record 10 patient events
Additional information

We reccomend that delegates have at 6 months post registration with the GDC prior to applying for this course

VenueWeston Orthodontic Centre, Weston-super-Mare - Bristol & N Somerset  View details
Date & timeSaturday 25 February 2017, 09:15 to 16:00
LecturersMs Helen Biggs, Mrs Wendy Lee & Ms Stacey Leivers  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental nurse, or Orthodontic therapist

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Catering Tea and coffee only
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£100.00
Aims

To provide the practical and theorectical knowledge and skills needed in order for delegates to competently use disclosing materials, record the outcome, and competently aply topical fluoride varnish and provide appropriate oral health advice

Objectives

Delegates will be able to competently complete the following on prescription from a dental surgeon

Check medical history,

Prepare the surgery for the procedure,

Prepare the patient,

Be competent and demonstrate a safe technique during the practical elements of disclosing plaque and applying topical fluoride varnish

Demonstrate an understanding of the results of the plaque score and be able to provide appropriate toothbrushing instruction and oral health advice

Understand  the benefits of topical and systemic fluoride

Be able to manage any complications that may occur

Ensure continuity of care for the patient

Learning outcomes

Delegates will achieve the appropriate clinical skills to safely apply a disclosing solution to teeth, record the score and be able to discuss the results with the patient.

Achieve  the apprioriate clinical skills to safely apply topical fluoride varnish to teeth and discuss the benefits of this with the patient