Caries diagnosis, treatment planning, prevention and looking after those high risk patients with dry mouths (SW19-11-19-1)

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SubjectPreventive dentistry
DescriptionThis is a one day course covering prevention of caries, periodontal disease & erosion. The course will particularly look at best practice for caries diagnosis and treatment decisions, as well as the implications for patients with dry mouth and their care, and the importance of communication with patients for prevention. This course is suitable for all members of the dental team.
Additional information

Dr Louise Foster BDS FRACDS PhD is a Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, Special Lecturer at Bristol Dental School, part time consultant in Gloucester & SDO dealing with special needs patients in Cheltenham.

VenueMarsh Farm Hotel, Swindon - Swindon & N Wiltshire  View details
Date & timeTuesday 19 November 2019, 09:15 to 16:45
LecturerDr Louise Valerie Foster  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental nurse (£45.00pp discount), or Hygienist (£45.00pp discount), or Manager (£45.00pp discount), or Therapist (£45.00pp discount), or Dentist

Development outcomeC
Course styleLecture
Catering Meal
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£90.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

1. To understand modern caries diagnosis and treatment planning.

2. To understand prevention in practice for the high  risk patient

Objectives

1. To understand best practice in relation to the diagnosis and treatment decisions for caries.

2. To understand the importance and relevance of fluoride, oral hygiene and diet in caries prevention and how to optimise them.

3. To comprehend the influence of diet on erosion.

4. To understand why patients with dry mouth are more vulnerable to dental caries, periodontal disease and other dental problems and how to care for them.

5. To realise the importance of general health guidelines in relation to the prevention of dental disease.

6. To realise the importance of patient communication including written and verbal advice.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course participants should;

Be aware of best practice in relation to the diagnosis and treatment decisions for caries

Understand the appropriate use of caries diagnostic aids, alternative methods for cavity preparation and caries removal

Be able to optimise prevention for their patients in practice with the use of fluoride, oral hygiene and diet advice

Understand why patients with dry mouths are more vulnerable to dental caries, periodontal disease and other dental problems and optimise their care

Be able to use effective communication with the patient including verbal and written advice