Oral Health update for DCP's (SW20-07-29-01)

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SubjectOral Health
DescriptionInformal session aimed at DCPs discussing the issues surrounding the changes in patients home care during the recent pandemic
VenueZoom, N/A - N/A - Virtual  View details
Date & timeWednesday 29 July 2020, 18:30 to 19:30
LecturerMs Judy Caesley  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Clinical Dental Technician, or Dental nurse, or Dental nurse with additional skills , or Hygienist, or Hygienists/Therapists, or Orthodontic therapist, or Recommended to all, or Therapist

Development outcomeC
Course styleE- learning
CateringNone
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours1:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To review delivery methods and content of our tailored oral hygiene advice and discuss how periodontal disease may be managed with the help of the dental team during the current phase of restricted dental practice.

Objectives

Be aware of the complexity of behavioural change in healthy habit formation in the light of the current pandemic

Understand the current guidelines and evidence for oral hygiene measures for home care and in practice

Be aware of a range of oral hygiene tools and techniques for use and adaptation to maximise their effectiveness in home care routines

Learning outcomes

Delegates will be more aware of the impact the current pandemic has had on patients with periodontal disease and have increased confidence in treating and advising patients