Paediatric Dental Nursing (DWD23MAY22)

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SubjectPaediatric dentistry
DescriptionThis 6 session training course is to support dental nurses who are involved with the NHS Level 2 programme in primary care or are currently working with this specific paediatric target group. Please note this is not an NEBDN accredited course.
Additional information

Please note that session 4 originally due to take place on Monday 19th September, has now been rescheduled for Monday, 3rd October.

To enquire about booking a place on this course, please email julia.armstrong@hee.nhs.uk. Priority will be given to dental nurses working with paediatric patients and with Level 2 dentists.

Please note: This course will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. The meeting link will be emailed to participants before the course date. Please save the email when you receive it and note any pre-course information.

VenueMicrosoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual  View details
6 SessionsSession 1:   Mon 23 May 2022, 09:30 to 12:30
Session 2:   Mon 20 Jun 2022, 09:30 to 12:30
Session 3:   Mon 18 Jul 2022, 09:30 to 12:30
Session 4:   Mon 3 Oct 2022, 13:00 to 16:00
Session 5:   Mon 17 Oct 2022, 09:30 to 12:30
Session 6:   Mon 21 Nov 2022, 09:30 to 12:30
LecturerSchool of Dental Nursing LDI  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse

Course styleWorkshop
CategoryClinical course
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, B, C, D
CPD hours18:00
CostNo charge
Aims

This blended, online course aims to provide dental nurses with knowledge and understanding to suppport the NHS Level 2 programe in primary care.

Objectives
  • Specific role of the dental nurse to support patient care and link to other services such as hospital, community, social services, health visitors, midwifery and school teams.
  • Revision on paediatric anatomy
  • Caries Process and Prevention
  • OH education including measuring plaque and applying fluoride
  • Importance of having effective behaviour change conversations
Learning outcomes

By the end of the session dental nurses will be able to demonstrate completion in all components of Paediatric Dental Nursing to support patients and dental teams deliver effective care pathways to patients.

DNs will be able to apply knowledge, understanding and skills to communicate effective oral health advice to patients, measure and record plaque and safely apply fluoride varnish