Orthodontic Nurses Study day (SW19-05-11-1)

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SubjectOrthodontics
DescriptionA study day with practical elements aimed at Orthodontic dental nurses
Additional information

For the interactive session in the afternoon delegates are required to bring along the camera and retractors they use in clinical setting

VenueThe Academy, Weston General Hospital, Weston-super-Mare - Bristol & N Somerset  View details
Date & timeSaturday 11 May 2019, 09:15 to 16:30
Lecturersdeborah alps, Mrs Wendy Lee, Ms Clare McNamara & Julie Williams  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental nurse, or Extended Duties Dental Nurse, or Orthodontic therapist

Development outcomeC
Course styleLecture
CateringLight buffet
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours5:00
Cost£50.00
Aims

To improve understanding of

Oral health and diet advice for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment

Improve your dental photography

Be able to identify a number of different orthodontic appliance and understand  their function

Treatment of ectopic canines

To improve photography skills

Objectives

Delegates will discuss the implications of poor oral health during orthodontic treatment, develop techniques to help patients identify sugar content of foods and help to make healthy changes to their diet

Using practical skills improve their photographic techniques

Understand the functions and features of different appliances

Learning outcomes

Delegates will be -

More confident in providing oral health advice to patients

Increase their photography skills

Recognise different appliances and auxiliaries used during orthodontic  treatment

Recognise how to improve photography skills

Improve understanding of the treatment options for canine teeth