BSPD/MCN Lecture: Bridging the Sound Gap: Empowering Dental Care for Patients with Hearing Impairment (DWD14MAY25)

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SubjectPaediatric dentistry
DescriptionBSPD Ridings Branch are pleased to host Graeme Wright who is Director of Dentistry, Clinical Director and Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry for NHS Lothian based at the Edinburgh Dental Institute and the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh. Prior to consultant training and his current roles, he has previously worked as a General Dental Practitioner and as a Specialist in the Public Dental Services. Graeme’s clinical interests are in the management of medically compromised patients and dental trauma. Graeme is a native British Sign Language communicator having been brought up by his profoundly deaf parents.
VenueBlackboard Collaborate, - Virtual  View details
Date & timeWednesday 14 May 2025, 19:00 to 20:00
LecturerGraeme Wright  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Course styleLecture
CategoryEvening lecture
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, C, D
CPD hours1:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To highlight and update the dental team on the needs of those with hearing impairments in relation to dentistry

Objectives

The dental team will have the opportunity to increase awareness of the needs of those with hearing impairments

Learning outcomes
  • Attendees will be aware of the main issues facing those with hearing impairments in relation to dentistry.
  • Attendees will be aware of strategies they can adopt to improve communication with those with hearing impairments.