Dementia-friendly dentistry (CPD-YORK02JUN17AM)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectDementia awareness
DescriptionWith an ageing society, the challenges of treating patients increases. This is a lively course on how best to work with patients suffering from dementia.
VenuePioneer Room, Mercure Fairfield Manor, York  View details
Date & timeFriday 2 June 2017, 09:30 to 12:30
LecturerRachel Miller  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£15.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£15.00pp discount), or Dental Technician (£15.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£15.00pp discount), or Practice Manager (£15.00pp discount), or Receptionist/Administrator (£15.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours2:45
Cost£30.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims
  • To raise awareness of how to work with patients suffering from dementia in general dental practice.
Objectives
  • To develop an understanding of dementia, its presentation and progression
  • To understand the impact of dementia on dental health
  • To examine ways of improving oral health for patients with dementia
  • To examine what makes dental care “dementia-friendly”