Oral Health and Dementia: An Interactive, Practical Solution-Based Dementia Model for the Dental Team (SW-19-11-29-01)

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SubjectMiscellaneous
DescriptionThis FREE session on dementia training, suitable for all members of the dental team will inform the us about dementia and how we can best provide care for our patients. It is widely recognised that people with dementia are not getting the service they require with respect to oral health. As a result of discussions with the University of Plymouth Dental School, it was agreed that Ian Sherriff B.E.M. would design and implement an interactive practical solution-based dementia training programme. The following programme was designed in conjunction with, Dr Rupert Noad consultant neuropsychiatric, Hilary Cragg Solicitor at Nash and Co, Plymouth, Dorothy Tudor and her husband Bob individual with dementia and his carer, Dr Helen Phillips and Claire Puckey, Plymouth City Council. There will be a session on practical guidance for the dental team.
Additional information

THIS FREE COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR ALL INVOLVED IN DENTISTRY AND AVAILABLE TO BOOK INDIVIDUALLY

There is plenty  of public parking within 10 minute walk of the Sherwell Centre but no parking on the Plymouth University Campus.

Lunch isn't provided but there are cafes and refectories to purchase lunch on the campus.

VenueThe Sherwell Centre, University of Plymouth, Plymouth - Devon S & W  View details
Date & timeFriday 29 November 2019, 09:15 to 14:45
LecturerMr Ian Sherriff  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC, D
Course styleLecture
Catering Tea and coffee only
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours4:15
CostNo charge
Aims

The overall aim is aligned with Government health policy that enables older people to remain independent for longer by providing preventative oral healthcare and access to treatment that is appropriate for the individual.

Objectives

1. To understand the medical aspects of dementia.

2. To understand ethico-legal perspectives and the legal framework for dementia

3. To gain insight into the viewpoint of someone living with dementiaand the issues relating to providing their dental care.

4. Discover practical guidance and solutions when providing care for people and their carers with dementia.

5. Integrating oral health into general health and wellbeing - role of the dental team.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the event participants should be able to:


· Demonstrate recognition of the needs of older people including those with dementia so as to provide safe, dignified and compassionate care.

· Make adjustments to practice to support older people including those with dementia by assisting the development of supportive care environments.