MFDS Revision Course (CPD-LEED26JAN19)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectMJDF / MFDS
DescriptionPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE IS CLOSED TO EXTERNAL DELEGATES.
Additional information

MFDS Revision Course aimed at revising key topics from the MFDS examination syllabus. Includes lectures from specialty trainees and junior trainees in OMFS/Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry and also group sessions with example questions.

VenueCrowne Plaza Hotel, Leeds  View details
Date & timeSaturday 26 January 2019, 09:00 to 16:45
LecturersLily Duffy, Laura Ewbank, Rachael Jablonski, Hanya Mahmood & Benjamin Veale  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA
CPD hours6:00
Cost£30.00
Aims

Overall course aims:

  • To provide an understanding of the breadth of knowledge required for the examination.
  • Revise key topics from the examination syllabus.
  • Familiarise participants with the MFDS part 1 examination format.
Objectives

By the end of the sessions, participants should be able to:

Oral Surgery an­­d OMFS:

- Plan basic dento-alveolar surgery and demonstrate an understanding of common post-operative complications.

- Recall the indications for peri-radicular surgery.

- Describe key features and the management of odontogenic infections and simple facial fractures.

Oral Medicine:

- Recall clinical features, diagnosis and management of common disorders involving the oral mucosa, salivary gland, and connective tissues.

- Describe commonly encountered drugs that have a direct relevance to the practice of dentistry and discuss their potential side effects and interactions.

Restorative:

- Recall clinical features periodontal diseases and develop treatment plans for the management of periodontal conditions.

- Discuss treatment options for the replacement of missing teeth.

- Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of endodontic preparation and obturation techniques.

Orthodontics:

- Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of management of ectopic teeth and hypodontia.

- Gain an appreciation of the concept of interceptive orthodontic treatment.

- Discuss the indications of orthognathic surgery.

Paediatric Dentistry:

- Review prevention guidelines and discuss the management of the high caries risk child.

- Describe conventional and biological approaches to caries management in the primary and secondary dentition.

- Discuss the guidelines for the management of primary and secondary dental trauma.

- Discuss Non Accidental Injury, key safeguarding concerns and the recall the process involved in a safeguarding referral