Lecturer Details: Impression taking for DCPs

Lecturer nameMrs Wendy Lee
Lecturer profileQualifications:
Dip Orth Ther (Edin). NEBDN DSA, FAETC 1, D32 assessors.

Current post:
DCP Tutor / Orthodontic Therapist

Short resume of career to date:
1981 – 2007 Dental Nurse from trainee DN to Principal Dental Nurse CDH
2007 – 2008 Trainee Orthodontic Therapist
2008 – Date Orthodontic Therapist and Dental Care Professional Tutor.

Experience relevant to the topic:
Treat orthodontic patients to the prescription of an Orthodontist which includes impression taking and OH advice etc. and teach other DCP’s in areas that are covered by Orthodontic therapy
Lecturer nameyvonne ward
Lecturer profileQualifications:

NEBDN Dental Nurse 2010
NEBDN Radiography 2012
PTTLS Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong-
Learning Sector – level 4 2014
Impression taking 2013
Dental Photography 2013
Plaque and debris scoring 2014
PAR scoring 2014
First aid 2015

Current post:

Orthodontic Nurse

Short resume of career to date:

Dental Nursing since 2008, with experience in many areas of Dentistry, including Periodontics, Endodontics and Implantology. I have worked in both NHS and private sector. Currently working in a specialist Orthodontic Centre for 5years.

Experience relevant to the topic:

I have been using the above skills/qualifications for many years. My daily roles includes; Collecting the records needed for the patients’ treatments, ie Impression taking, Dental photography, X-Rays, Oral hygiene advise and Plaque scoring. Other daily roles include; chair side assisting, reception duties, stock/ordering and staff rotas. I also work in the Laboratory making models and retainers in house. Recently been trained to use the 3D scanner.
I have assisted on Impression courses, the Topical fluoride and Plaque and Debris course. I also produced a presentation on Oral Hygiene for my PTTLs course with excellent feedback.

Feedback from other courses given:

‘Thanks to all for an excellent course. The relaxed and informal approach made learning a pleasure. Lots of useful hints & tips. The group exercises brought up a great variety of areas for discussion which we need to consider in our own practices. A special 'Thank You' to Yvonne who was so calm & gave all our group such support & encouragement during the practical session.’ (from the Topical Fluoride varnish application and plaque disclosing course)