Empowering DCPs through collaborative working - a DCP Networking Event (SW-25-05-22-01)

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SubjectTeamwork
DescriptionWe are delighted to invite all Dental Care Professionals working across the South West to attend this CPD and networking day. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded DCPs across the region and to hear talks from leaders of oral health across the South West whilst exploring opportunities available to DCPs, including research. We have a fantastic line up of speakers including Matthew Jerreat, regional Chief Dental Officer, who will help us to explore current oral health strategies in our area. There will be plenty of opportunity to network and hear inspiring stories from DCPs who will kindly share their career journey.
Additional information

This a FREE event and CPD will be awarded in line with the GDC’s eCPD requirements.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided but please kindly bring lunch.

There is limited parking at South West House and we kindly ask you to consider sharing transport where possible.

VenueSouth West House, Taunton - Somerset  View details
Date & timeThursday 22 May 2025, 09:30 to 16:00
LecturersFrancisca Asalu, Julie Ashton, Alison Brown, Harriet Buley-Snell, Dr Mary Cramp, Mr Matthew Jerreat, Mr Michael Wheeler & Kelly Woodward  View details
Target audience

This is a networking event for all Dental Care Professional's including:

  • Dental nurses
  • Dental hygienists
  • Dental therapists
  • Dental technicians
  • Clinical dental technicians
  • Orthodontic therapists

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA, B
Course styleInteractive Workshop
Catering Tea and coffee only
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours5:00
CostNo charge
Aims

The aim of this event is to empower dental care professionals working in the NHS to network and explore different career opportunities.

Objectives

After this session, delegates will be able to:

1. Recognise the opportunities available to DCPs across the South West to enhance their career.

2. Describe key oral health initiatives across the South West

3. Explain the recent changes to GDC Scope of Practice and describe how they will affect DCPs

4. Compare opportunities with peers and consider options suitable for their own career.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this networking event, delegates will feel empowered to get the most from their career and be aware of local opportunities for DCPs.