Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics (12539)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectPaediatric dentistry
DescriptionRebecca John is a consultant in Paediatric Dentistry at Bristol Dental Hospital. She provides an excellent update on the latest techniques you should be using in general practice to manage common dental conditions.
Additional information

Rebecca will also update you on the latest referral guidelines for orthodontics in primary and secondary care

VenueMercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel, Exeter - Devon N & E  View details
Date & timeThursday 24 January 2019, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturerRebecca John  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA, B, C, D
Course styleInteractive Workshop
CateringNone
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To provide FDs with an update on paediatric dentistry and the latest and best techniques to use in various clinical situations.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session the learners should be able to:


- Use suitable behavioural, psychological and interpersonal techniques for the relief of fear and anxiety in paediatric patients

- Analyse a clinical situation and select the restoration best suited to restore dental pathology in the paediatric patient, place said restorations in a clinical setting and monitor their progress moving forward

- Refer patients appropriately into secondary paedodontic care when necessary

- Recognise and manage dental trauma in the emergency situation, including the re-implantation of avulsed teeth, and then arrange follow-up & subsequent management.

- Assess occlusion and diagnose malocclusion or disturbances of the developing dentition for the purpose of carrying out interceptive treatment or onward referral at the appropriate developmental stage.