Oral Health in Dorset (NHSDorset44105)

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SubjectOral Health
DescriptionThe evening will include: a free CPD session on 'Smoking Cessation and an overview of the collaborative work undertaken by Healthbus, The Lantern Trust and Dentaid to improve access to those vulnerably housed. Update on Dorset's Oral Health Programme, including the work on improving access to NHS dental care, the support for broader opportunities to prevent dental disease and the development of an Oral Health Institute for Dorset. There will be opportunities for you to ask questions and the evening will end with a chance to network and enjoy some refreshments.
Additional information

Places are limited, so be sure to book early to secure your spot!

VenueHealth Sciences University Parkwood Campus, Bournemouth - Dorchester & W Dorset  View details
Date & timeTuesday 7 July 2026, 19:00 to 21:00
LecturerMs Sarah Arnold  View details
Target audience

NHS Dorset Dental Practices:

Dentists

Dental Nurses

Dental Hygienists

Dental Therapists

Dental Receptionist

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Catering Tea and coffee only
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours2:00
CostNo charge
Aims

1. To provide an overview of LiveWell Dorset’s work in supporting healthier communities, to equip the dental workforce with practical knowledge to support patients who smoke through brief conversations and effective signposting/referral

2. To provide an overview of the dental access initiatives supporting homeless and vulnerably housed communities in Dorset, Increase awareness of local services, support pathways within Dorset. To explore approaches that may be transferable to supporting other groups experiencing health inequalities.

Objectives

1. Understand key smoking cessation pathways and interventions available locally.and develop confidence in signposting and referring patients into LiveWell Dorset

2. Appreciate the barriers to dental care experienced by this group and understand how this activity complements other NHS dental services

Learning outcomes

1. Increase awareness of the range of support available through LiveWell Dorset, including stop smoking services

2. How the commissioned outreach activity in this area supports patients with significant barriers to care. Highlight transferrable approaches that may support engagement with other underserved patient groups.

3. Understand the scope of the Dorset oral Health Programme and recognise opportunities to become involved in the delivery of the vision to improve the oral health of Dorset.