Dentist on the Ward- OMFS Day 1 (DCT 2025-26 02)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOral and maxillofacial surgery
DescriptionA simulation day covering everything you need to know as a day 1 DCT/F2 in OMFS. Including practical and small group sessions.
VenueMusgrove Park Academy, Taunton - Somerset  View details
Date & timeWednesday 10 September 2025, 09:15 to 17:00
LecturerMr Benjamin COLLARD  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: DCT

Development outcomeB, C
Course styleHands-on
Catering Meal
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours7:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To cover the key themes related to a DCT/F2 working in OMFS.

We will cover basic principles such as ward round etiquette, A and E –

what to expect, cervicofacial infections, facial trauma and interpreting

blood results.

Practical sessions will include blood taking and suturing techniques –

both basic and advanced.

Objectives

The objective of this day is to recreate common scenarios or themes

that an OMFS DCT/F2 may face during their during their OMFS clinical

Rotation. A brief summary of topics we aim to cover is listed below.

Ward round etiquette

A and E – what to expect

Soft tissue injuries

Fractures

Blood results and blood taking

Suturing – the theory and practice

Cervicofacial infections

Paediatric trauma

Learning outcomes

To increase confidence, clinical skills and knowledge and aid the

transition into an OMFS clinical role.