Course Calendar

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09:30 Dental examination for Direct Access for Hygienist and Therapists   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Dental examination for Direct Access for Hygienist and Therapists (DWD05APR25)
Venue: Mercure Leeds Parkway, Leeds
Date: Sat 5 Apr 2025, 09:30 to 17:00
Course style: Workshop
Category: Clinical course
Catering: Refreshments and lunch
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £40.00
Description: In the advent of recent clarification facilitating Direct Access to Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists within NHS practices, this course aims to support clinicians in refreshing their knowledge and skills surrounding dental examinations for patients seeking care under Direct Access.

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13:00 Dental Nurse Training Programme in Paediatric Dentistry   Availability: Course is currently taking place
Title: Dental Nurse Training Programme in Paediatric Dentistry (DWD7APR25B)
Venue: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual
6 Sessions: Starting on Mon 7 Apr 2025 at 13:00
Course style: Workshop
Category: Certificate of competence
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
CPD: 18:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This training course supports dental nurses who are involved with the NHS Level 2 programme in paediatric dentistry or are currently working with this specific paediatric target group. Module 1 – Introduction to the Role, Legislation and Guidance Module 2 – Plaque Indices and Effective Plaque Removal Module 3 – Prevention of Dental Disease & Fluoride Application Module 4 – Paediatric Treatments and Procedures, Anxiety and Pain Management Module 5 – Multi-Disciplinary Working, Paediatric patients with additional needs Module 6 – Behaviour Management.

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19:00 An overview of TMD   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: An overview of TMD (DWD8APR25)
Venue: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual
Date: Tue 8 Apr 2025, 19:00 to 20:00
Course style: Lecture
Category: Evening lecture
Development outcome: A, C
CPD: 1:00 hour
Cost: No charge
Description: An overview of the current assessment and management of TMD in primary care and a brief overview of what a TMJ surgeon has to offer in addition to conservative management and when to refer.

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09:30 Removable prosthodontics: tips and tricks for general dental practice   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Removable prosthodontics: tips and tricks for general dental practice (DWD09APR25)
Venue: University House, Leeds
Date: Wed 9 Apr 2025, 09:30 to 16:00
Course style: Blended course
Category: Clinical course
Catering: Refreshments and lunch
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £80.00
Description: This course will discuss the principles of how to achieve successful partial and complete dentures with emphasis on key principles of denture design, impression techniques and methods for achieving a successful bite-registration. It will also discuss management of challenging cases such as gagging patients, free end saddles and flabby ridges.

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12:30 Oral Cancer and the Role of the Dental Nurse   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Oral Cancer and the Role of the Dental Nurse (DWD10APR25)
Venue: Blackboard Collaborate, - Virtual
Date: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 12:30 to 14:00
Course style: Lecture
Category: Core course
Development outcome: C, D
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: £5.00
Description: The Dental Nurse plays a pivotal role in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of Head and Neck Cancer Patients. The course will explore how the Dental Nurse can promote awareness of the disease its risk factors and develop a greater understanding of the treatments and managing their side effects. The session will also highlight the long term impact the diagnosis and treatment can have not only but on the patients but also the family and loved ones.

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09:30 An update on Orofacial Pains and the recent TMJ Guidelines   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: An update on Orofacial Pains and the recent TMJ Guidelines (DWD23APR25)
Venue: Weetwood Hall Hotel, Leeds
Date: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 09:30 to 17:00
Course style: Blended course
Category: Core course
Catering: Refreshments and lunch
Development outcome: A, B, C
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: £80.00
Description: This course considers the recognition and management of common orofacial pains in particular dental and TMJ pain. It also provides an update on the recently released TMJ guidelines

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09:00 Dental Nurse Flexible Commissioning Oral Health Champion (FCC)   Availability: Course is currently taking place
Title: Dental Nurse Flexible Commissioning Oral Health Champion (FCC) (DWD28APR25)
Venue: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual
4 Sessions: Starting on Mon 28 Apr 2025 at 09:00
Course style: Workshop
Category: Core course
Development outcome: A, B, C, D
CPD: 12:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This training course is only available for GDC registered dental nurses who are involved in the Flexible Commissioning prevention programme. There are 4 successive training sessions for this programme delivering knowledge and theory. Clinical competency is achieved in the workplace with an occupationally competent supervisor (such as Dentist or Hygiene Therapist) who agrees to support the dental nurse in clinical areas of training.

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19:00 The Orthodontic - Restorative Interface: Lessons I Have Learnt   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: The Orthodontic - Restorative Interface: Lessons I Have Learnt (DWD29APR25)
Venue: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual
Date: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 19:00 to 20:00
Course style: Lecture
Category: Evening lecture
Development outcome: A, C
CPD: 1:00 hour
Cost: No charge
Description: The Orthodontic - Restorative interface: lessons I have learnt Sheffield and District Orthodontic Study Circle/ South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Orthodontic Managed Clinical Network

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09:30 Level 2 Paediatric Dentistry (2025 Cohort): Paediatric Dentistry Level 2 Caries management in the primary dentition   Availability: Course is currently taking place
Title: Level 2 Paediatric Dentistry (2025 Cohort): Paediatric Dentistry Level 2 Caries management in the primary dentition (DWD30APR25)
Venue: Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds
Date: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Hands-on course
Category: Clinical course
Catering: Refreshments and lunch
Development outcome: C
CPD: 6:00 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This is a full day hands on course in Paediatric Dentistry techniques. The theory behind the techniques will be covered in an interactive style and delegates will also practice treatment planning using real case scenarios.

18:30 BSPD Ridings Branch Junior Presentation Evening   Availability: Places available
Title: BSPD Ridings Branch Junior Presentation Evening (DWD30APR25B)
Venue: Weetwood Hall Hotel, Leeds
Date: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 18:30 to 20:00
Course style: Lecture
Category: Evening lecture
Catering: Refreshments
Development outcome: A, B, C
CPD: 1:30 hours
Cost: No charge
Description: This prize presentation evening will consist of a selection of presentations from junior staff (non- trainees) across the region presenting a range of topics and contributions in paediatric dentistry.