Plaque & Debris Scoring and Topical Fluoride Varnish Application for DCP's OSCE (SW18-01-20-1)

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SubjectPreventive dentistry
DescriptionDCPs attending this course will have attended a theory day on Saturday 9th September 2017. Only those attending the 1st part will be able to participate in the OSCE. The OSCE is included in the course fee. Criteria of students entering the course, Registered Dental Nurse with the General Dental Council, (evidence needed) In current employment, Have the written support of his/her employer, Evidence of Professional Indemnity cover, Evidence of appropriate up to date CPD (eg BLS, Medical Emergencies), Not all participants will have undertaken a Dental Nurse Training course which has equivalence to NVQ 3. However it is felt that all students will have the ability to engage in the level of work required to successfully complete this course. DCPs attending this course will be expected to record plaque indices on patients in their work place and complete a record of experience with reflection, support from the dental surgeon is essential. The DCP will also be expected to have completed their fluoride application patient log book so that they can be assessed during this session that they are competent to apply fluoride application, on a patient, from a prescription of their GDP within their own practices.
Additional information

Delegates must of attended the theory part of this course and have completed their patient log work book

VenuePhantom Head Room-Derriford Hospital, Plymouth - Devon S & W  View details
Date & timeSaturday 20 January 2018, 08:45 to 13:00
LecturersMs Helen Biggs & Mrs Wendy Lee  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental nurse, or Hygienists/Therapists

Development outcomeA, C
Course styleHands-on
Catering Tea and coffee only
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours1:00
CostNo charge
Aims

> To provide the practical and theoretical knowledge and skills needed in order for DCPs to competently use         disclosing materials,

> record the outcome 

> competently apply topical fluoride varnish

> provide appropriate oral health advice.

Objectives

Students will be able to:

· Check medical history

· Prepare surgery with the required materials and equipment for plaque disclosing and topical fluoride varnish application

· Prepare the patient for plaque disclosing and topical fluoride varnish application

· Be competent and use a safe technique during the practical application of disclosing solution and topical fluoride varnish, recording the outcome of plaque disclosing

· Provide appropriate tooth brushing instruction and oral health advice

· Be able to manage any complications that may occur

· Ensure continuity of care for the patient

Learning outcomes

Development Outcome C