Oral Health Theatre

CPD Outcome: B

In the UK, 78% of the regulated dental profession as a whole are female, and it is vital that female dentists and dental care professionals (DCPs) should be well supported through the menopause and perimenopause to ensure the profession retains passionate and skilled clinicians in the workforce for as long as possible. The BADN’s Menopause Policy provides an overview of the impact menopause can have on employees , on the practice, and how employers can support menopausal employees.

CPD Outcomes: A, C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Highlighting the importance of diagnosing, preventing progression and recording Erosive Tooth Wear in clinical practice and discuss the challenges with clinical management of severe Erosive Tooth Wear  

CPD Outcomes:  A, B, C

This presentation prepares you for the day when you have that prickle down the back of your neck – when you find something which sets a patient down a truly life-changing path.  Learn how to create an oral cancer strategy that allows you and your practice to manage high risk patients and those going through their cancer journey.

CPD Outcomes: A, B, C, D

Learning Content and Overview: Delegates will learn about the latest advancements in professional teeth whitening from a veteran developer 

CPD Outcomes: B, C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  To have an understanding of the different types of progression available to dental nurses post registration.  

CPD Outcomes: A, B, C, D

At the end of the session dental nurses will have a greater understanding of a systems approach and the need to be influential in changing the culture of dentistry.

CPD Outcomes: A, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Using the NICE guidance on: Dental checks: intervals between oral health reviews, published in 2004, this session explores how NHS dental teams can implement a fully personalised recall approach for managing the oral and dental health of their NHS patients.  

Smiling matters, published three years ago shows what CQC found from a review on the state of oral health care in care homes across England.  Our findings found then that too many people living in care homes are not being supported to maintain and improve their oral health.  We will be publishing our Smiling Matters: 3 years on report and this session will explore our findings and recommendations for both adult social care and dental professionals.