Measuring and recording plaque indices (CPD-WAKE30MAR17)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectDental nurse training
DescriptionThis short evening course will provide training for dental nurses to support the multi professional team approach to patient care in measuring and recording plaque indices
VenueRoom TBC, Academy of Clinical Excellence, Wakefield  View details
Date & timeThursday 30 March 2017, 18:30 to 20:30
LecturerJoanne Ward  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Nurse, or Dental Technician, or Dental Therapist

Course styleHands-on course
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours2:00
Cost£15.00
Aims
  • To recognise the importance of working within a multiprofessional team to support patient care.
  • To provide adequate training to DCPs in order to accurately measure and record plaque indices.
Objectives

By the end of the session DCPS will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of measuring plaque and the detrements of plaque retention.
  • Describe techniques to measure and record indices.
  • Discuss benefits to overal patient care.