Suturing and Skin Cancer (DCT 2024-25 - 15)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOral and maxillofacial surgery
DescriptionThis is a practical hands on study day that aims to increase confidence detecting and treated skin cancer
Additional information

Draft Programme

900 – 915: Introductions/Orientation

915 – 945: Skin anatomy

945 – 1015: Wound healing /Physiology

1015 – 1045: Basic suturing

1045 – 1115: Coffee Break

1115 – 1215: Practical - Suturing Skills – interrupted, mattress, simple continuous

1215 – 1300: Lunch

1300 – 1400: Skin Cancer for dentists

1400 – 1430: Local flaps/ Terminology

1430 – 1600: Practical - Advanced Suturing skills

VenueMusgrove Park Academy, Taunton - Somerset  View details
Date & timeWednesday 12 February 2025, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturersEtienne Botha & Mr Benjamin COLLARD  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: DCT

Development outcomeC
Course styleHands-on
Catering Tea and coffee only
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To provide an overview of skin lesions, especially cancer, relevant to dentists.

Objectives

Objectives

By the end of the session, delegates will:

1. Be aware of the different types of skin cancer and its increasing incidence

2. Be able to identify the three most common types of skin cancer

3. Be confident to refer skin lesions

4. Be aware of different treatment modalities for skin cancer