Abstract
DCP courses available across the United Kingdom.
SOUTH-EAST
Acorn Dental Training (London)
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National Diploma for Dental Nurses (evening course, Euston)
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National Diploma for Dental Nurses (online course)
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Certificate in Oral Health Education
CPD courses:
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Forensic dentistry for the dental team
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HSE emergency first aid at work
Telephone: 020 7183 2127
info@acorndentaltraining.co.uk
Ask Learning Academy
(Offices in Surrey, Durham, Derby and Cumbria)
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NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing
CPD courses:
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Decontamination
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Radiography for DCPs
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Protecting Vulnerable Groups – Level 2
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Dental Materials for DCPs
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Oral Health for DCPs
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Managing complaints
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Consent and ethics
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Interview techniques
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Absent management
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Handling grievance and disciplinary matters
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Management courses
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Toolbox Talks package
Telephone: 07769 621502
enquiries@asklearningacademy.co.uk
Association of Dental Implantology (ADI)
London
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One-Day Course on Dental Implants for Dental Nurses
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Advanced Dental Implant Procedures for Dental Nurses
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ADI Dental Hygienist and Therapist Course
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ADI Study Clubs (see website)
Telephone: 020 8487 5555
Barts and the London
School of Medicine and Dentistry
The Centre for Dental Care Professionals
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Foundation Certificate in Oral Health Education
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Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy
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CPD courses
www.dentistry.qmul.ac.uk/centres/dental-care-professionals
Telephone: 020 7882 8157
e.c.philogene@qmul.ac.uk
British Dental Association
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Dental radiography for DCPs (see article on page ?)
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Oral Health Education for dental nurses (see article on page ?)
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iLearn webcasts – conference sessions available to watch online with CPD www.bda.org/events/online-event/ilearn.aspx
Training essentials:
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Achieving high standards in infection control
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An IRMER course in dental radiography and radiation protection
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Management of medical emergencies for the whole dental team
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Clinical auditing and its role in the dental practice
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Oral cancer: the dental team's responsibility
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Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults: meeting the CQC essential standards
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Handling complaints and improving communication skills
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Law, ethics and record keeping
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The CQC inspection
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The essentials of staff management: a two-day intensive course
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Reception and telephone skills for the whole dental team
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Time management for the dental team
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Recruitment, interview skills and development
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Business planning and financial management for practice owners and managers
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Growing your practice using proven marketing strategies
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Online marketing and social networking
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Treatment planning: the dental team's role in patient care
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Tax and financial planning
www.bda.org/dcps/ http://bda.org/dcps/course/training-essentials.aspx
Telephone: 020 7563 4590
events@bda.org
The Dental Nurse Network
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Treatment Coordination
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Dental Photography
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Impression Taking
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CPR & Medical Emergencies
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Employment Law for Dental Nurses
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Oral Health Education
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Career Coaching Workshops
Telephone: 0845 548 0035
info@dentalnursenetwork.com
Cavity Dental Training
(Reading, Newbury, Oxford, Basingstoke)
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NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing
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National Certificate in Radiography
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National Certificate in Oral Health Education
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National Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing
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Certificate in Impression Taking
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Certificate in Fluoride Application
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Cross Infection Control
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Radiography
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Medical Emergencies
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Legal & Ethical Issues (including complaints handling)
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Forensic Dentistry
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Safeguarding Everyone
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Emergency First Aid in the Workplace
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CPR Training
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Manual Handling
Telephone: 01189 668 291
info@cavitydentalstaff.co.uk
Eastman Dental Hospital
Burkhart School of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
Eastman Dental Hospital runs recognised training programmes for 20 dental nurses, 12 dental hygienists and ten dental therapists per annum.
www.uclh.nhs.uk/OurServices/ServiceA-Z/EDH/EDUEDH/BURK/Pages/Home.aspx
Please view the prospectus. Student recruitment opens in late October.
Telephone: 020 3456 1205
soht@uclh.nhs.uk
Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK)
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
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Key Skills in Primary Dental Care Assessment for DCPs
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Reflection in Practice for DCPs
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FGDP(UK) Diploma in Health Services Leadership and Management
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FGDP(UK) Certificate in Appraisal of Dental Practices
www.fgdp.org.uk/professionaldevelopment/dentalcareprofessionals.ashx
Telephone: 020 7869 6772
fgdp-dcp@rcseng.ac.uk
The Focus & Progress Company Limited
Bournemouth
CPD courses (autumn 2013):
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Oral cancer and skin cancer
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Medical emergencies
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Business skills and leadership
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Introduction to implantology – the basics
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Treatment planning and record keeping
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Influencing, persuasion and negotiation
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Mental capacity
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Legal and ethical for DCPs
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Complaints
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Basic radiography
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Appraisals
Telephone: Julie Brown 07793 908369
info@focusandprogress.co.uk
The Haywards Heath Training Centre for Dental Care Professionals
Haywards Heath
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NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing
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NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education
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Certificate in Topical Fluoride Application
CPD workshops:
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Radiography & Radiation protection
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Dealing with medical emergencies
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Cross infection control
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Ethics and professionalism
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Oral health education
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Child protection
susanfield@nhs.net
Telephone: 07768 936349
Health Education Kent Surrey Sussex
London
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Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology
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NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education
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NEBDN Certificate in Radiography
Telephone: 020 7415 3400
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dental Team Education Centre
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Core Modules (Day CPD Seminar)
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NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing
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NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing (online)
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Fluoride Application (DNETC Certificate)
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Implant Dental Nursing (DNETC Certificate)
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Impression Taking (DNETC Certificate)
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Infectious Diseases Seminar
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Introduction to Dental Nursing
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Mentoring in the Workplace (online)
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Oral Diseases Seminar
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Oral Health Education (NEBDN Certificate)
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Orthodontic Nursing (NEBDN Certificate)
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Radiography (NEBDN Certificate)
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Sedation & Special Care Seminar Day
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Sedation Nursing (NEBDN Certificate)
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Special Care Dental Nursing (online) (NEBDN Certificate)
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Sedation & Special Care Update Seminar Day
Also:
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Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy
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Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy (TBC)
Telephone: 020 3299 1611
kch-tr.dnetc@nhs.net
Lambeth College
(Clapham Centre, London)
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Dental Technology – Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma
www.lambethcollege.ac.uk/courses/dental-technology-btec-level-3-extended-diploma/
Telephone: 020 7501 5000
courses@lambethcollege.ac.uk
Moor Park Specialist Dental Centre
Hygienists/therapists:
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Surgical Periodontal Therapy
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Implants & the Hygienist
Dental nurses:
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CPR & Defibrillator Training
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Decontamination Update
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Child Protection/Vulnerable Adults
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Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice
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Foundation Implant Nursing
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Advanced Implant Nursing
www.moorparkdental.co.uk/training-courses.html
Telephone: 01923 823504
info@moorparkdental.co.uk
Northwick Park Dental Education Centre
Brent, London
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NEBDN Oral Health Certificate (Saturdays, starting 14/9/13)
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Update on Local Anaesthetics (2-day course, 11/6/13 and 17/9/13)
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Oral Cancer Screening (1-day course, 19/9/13)
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Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy (3/7/13)
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Hygienist and Therapist Study Club (Tuesday evenings)
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Advanced Management of Periodontal Disease (over six Tuesdays)
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Decontamination Training for Primary Dental Care (Thursdays)
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Crisis Management during Medical Emergencies with BLS and CPR Training
www.ewisdom-london.nhs.uk/coursesandbooking
hayley.lawrence@londondeanery.ac.uk
The Royal College of Surgeons of England Faculty of Dental Surgery
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CPD courses
Check www.rcseng.ac.uk/fds/courses/cpd for future dates.
Survive Alive Ltd
Professional Resuscitation Training for Dental Teams
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In house training for up to ten people or up to 20 people to include basic life support and immediate care for medical emergencies plus emergency equipment check
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AED (defibrillator) training for up to six people
Telephone: 01959 570754
info@survivealive.co.uk
Tempdent Dental Agency Ltd
Dental nurses
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National Certificate
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Diploma in Dental Nursing Advanced Apprenticeship
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Oral Health Education Certificate
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Dental Radiography Certificate
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Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing
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Dental Nurse Course for overseas qualified dentists
CPD courses
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Cross Infection Control and Decontamination
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Dental Radiography
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Health and Safety
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Safeguarding
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Patient and Staff Management
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Annual CPR certificate
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Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
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Appointed Person First Aid Certificate
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Manual Handling
Office/other courses
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Customer Service
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Management
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Business Administration
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Team Leading
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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in the Workplace
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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Skills for Life
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NVQ Assessor qualification
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NVQ Internal Verifier qualification
Telephone: 020 8371 6700
info@tempdent.co.uk
UCL Eastman Dental Institute
CPD and short courses for DCPs
For hygienists/therapists:
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Enhance your periodontal skills – two day masterclass
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Sedation Extended Duties Course
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Extended Duties Course – Inferior Dental Nerve Block
For therapists:
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Advanced Aesthetic Courses for Dental Therapists (3 days)
DCP Bites (online verifiable CPD): Communication, Defibrillation, Dental Materials, Disinfection and Decontamination, Drug Box, Endodontics, Implant Dentistry, Improving Oral Health, Introduction to CPD and Personal Development Plans, Medical Emergencies, Oral Cancer, Radiography and Radiation Protection
Section 63 courses:
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Budgeting and Financial Management in Dental Practices
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Behaviour Management in Children
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Infection Control
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Medical Emergencies
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Pain
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Pathways to Better Canal Preparation and Obturation
www.ucl.ac.uk/eastman/cpd/courses/dcps www.dcpbites.com
Telephone: 020 7905 1298
m.kelly@eastman.ucl.ac.uk
UMD Professional
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The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management
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The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
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The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 7 Executive Diploma in Management
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The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 7 Award in Strategic Leadership
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Modular Management CPD Programme for Dental Technicians with an option to gain the ILM Level 5 award, certificate or diploma in Leadership and Management
Dental team workshops:
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Customer care
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Dealing with difficult situations
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Marketing and communication skills for receptionists
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Professionalism and ethics for the team
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Better team working
Telephone: Penny Parry on 020 8255 2070
info@umdprofessional.co.uk
University of Essex
Health and Human Sciences, Southend Campus
(Southend Campus)
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FdSc Oral Health Science (foundation degree)
www.essex.ac.uk/coursefinder/CourseDetails.aspx?course=FDSCB750
Telephone: 01206 873666
admit@essex.ac.uk
University of Kent
Based at the Royal College of Surgeons Faculty of General Dental Practice
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MSc Primary Dental Care
www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/subjects/medicine-dental-and-health-sciences/primary-dental-care-msc
Telephone: 01227 827272
information@kent.ac.uk
University of Portsmouth
Dental Academy
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Dental Development Programme in Science and Dental Therapy
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BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
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CertHE Dental Nursing
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CPD courses
www.port.ac.uk/departments/academic/dentalacademy/
Telephone: 023 9284 5550
CPD course enquiries: 023 9284 5252
sci.admissions@port.ac.uk
For CPD enquiries: amy.fullick@port.ac.uk
SOUTH-WEST
Absolute Dental Training
Kingsbridge, Devon
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Absolute Dental Management Intensive Training Days
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Absolute Dental Management and Nurse Intensive Training
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Only One Chance to Make a First Impression'
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Absolute Nurse Training
Telephone: 01548 856 262
training@absolute-dental.co.uk
Cotswold Dental Training
Stroud, Gloucestershire
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NEBDN Diploma (distance learning available)
Post-qualification:
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Radiography
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Oral Health
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Endodontic Nursing
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Impression Taking
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CPR training
Telephone: 01453 883867
jackiegazzard@hotmail.co.uk
Dental Nurse Training
Pinhoe Dental Centre, Exeter
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National Diploma in Dental Nursing
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Certificate in Dental Radiography
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Certificate in Oral Health Education
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Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice
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Minimising Radiation Dose in Dentistry
www.dental-nurse-training.co.uk
Telephone: 01392 466113
courseadmin@dental-nurse-training.co.uk
City College Plymouth
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Dental Nursing Apprenticeships (starting September 2013)
Telephone: 01752 856827
info@cityplym.ac.uk
www.cityplym.ac.uk/apprenticeships
Elite Dental Nursing
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Dental Implant Nurse Training (bespoke/in-house)
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Locum Dental Nursing
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NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing (awaiting accreditation)
Telephone: 07828678149
emma@elitedentalnursing.co.uk
University of Bristol Dental Postgraduate Unit
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Dental nurse examination preparation days
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/dentalpg/dcp/examprepdays.html
Telephone: 0117 342 4523
katherine.sugg@bristol.ac.uk
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Post Registration Training Courses
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/dentalpg/dcp/postcourses.html
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Local CPD groups
www.bristol.ac.uk/dentalpg/dcp/localcpdgroups.html
University of Bristol School of Oral and Dental Sciences
Bristol School for Dental Care Professionals
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Diploma in Dental Therapy for Registered Dental Hygienists
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Diploma in Dental Hygiene
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Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy
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National Certificate in Dental Nursing
Post-qualification courses:
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Temporary Dressings course for Dental Hygienists
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Impression Taking for Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Orthodontic Therapists and Orthodontic Nurses
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Local Anaesthesia Administration for Dental Hygienists and Therapists
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Temporary Restorations for Dental Hygienists
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Updates for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists
www.bristol.ac.uk/dental/dcp/ Check the website for the latest post-qualification courses
Telephone: 0117 342 4136 (dental nursing and orthodontic therapy); 0117 342 4132 (dental hygiene and therapy); 0117 342 4360 or email claire.price@uhbristol.nhs.uk (post-qualification courses)
WALES
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff School of Health Sciences
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BSc (Hons) Dental Technology
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Foundation Degree in Dental Technology (FdSc)
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MSc/PgD/PgC Dental Technology
www3.cardiffmet.ac.uk/English/health/Pages/home.aspx
Telephone: 029 2041 6899
rjwilliams@uwic.ac.uk
Cardiff University Dental Hospital
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Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
Telephone: 02920 748303
penny.barker@wales.nhs.uk
Cardiff University School of Dentistry
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HE Diploma in Dental Hygiene
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BSc in Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene
www.cardiff.ac.uk/dentl/degreeprogrammes/undergraduate/index.html
Telephone: 029 2074 5867
dentaladmissions@cardiff.ac.uk
Tooth Fairies Training Centre
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NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing
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City & Guilds Diploma in Dental Nursing
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Child Protection
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Law and Ethics
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Appraisal training
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Disciplinary and Grievance
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Stress management
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CIEH Conflict resolution and personal safety
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CIEH Health and Safety
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CIEH Fire Safety principles
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CIEH Emergency First Aid at work
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Cross Infection Control
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Decontamination lead
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ILM Advanced Practice Manager
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ILM Practice Manager
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ILM Reception Development
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ILM Treatment Co-ordinator
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Fluoride Application
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Impression taking
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NEBDN Oral Health Education Certificate
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Online Diploma dental nursing course
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Online CPD programme for whole team
www.toothfairiesdentalagency.co.uk
Telephone: 02920 837433
info@toothfairiesdentalagency.co.uk
Wales Deanery
(12 training centres)
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Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education in Dental Nursing
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CPD programmes for all DCPs
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In-practice training for the dental team
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NEBDN Certificate in Dental Radiography
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NEBDN Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing
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NEBDN Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing
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Certificate in Practical Oral Health Promotion
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ILM Endorsed Practice Management Award
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Safe start dental nurse induction/Return to work programme
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Introduction to Practice for Dental Therapists
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Non-Degree Postgraduate Dental Studies for DCPs
Extended duties:
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Impression Taking
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Suture Removal
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Prescribing Radiographs (for dental hygienists and therapists)
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Rubber Dam Application
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Fluoride Application
www.walesdeanery.org/index.php/en/dentistry.html
Telephone: Kath Liddington, DCP Administrator, 02920 743780
LiddingtonKE@cardiff.ac.uk
MIDLANDS
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Matthew Boulton Campus
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BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma in Dental Technology
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Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing
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Certificate in Oral Health Promotion
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Diploma in Dental Nursing
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Foundation Degree in Dental Technology (MMU)
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NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
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Part Time Extended Diploma in Dental Technology
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Intermediate Certificate in Dental Nursing
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NVQ Level 3 Dental Nursing
Telephone: 0845 155 0101
ask@bmetc.ac.uk
Christine Macleavy Coaching
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Managing the Anxious and Phobic Patient
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Dental and Needle Phobia – Alternative Management Techniques
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Managing Child Dental Patients
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Neuro Linguistic Programming Applied to Dentistry
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Certificate in Topical Fluoride Varnish Application
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Rubber Dam Application
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Four Handed Instrument Transfer Techniques
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Recording Plaque indices
University of Birmingham
School of Dentistry
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BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy
www.dentistry.bham.ac.uk/admissions/soht1.asp
Telephone: 0121 237 2802
soh.noble@sbpct.nhs.uk
Warwick Medical School and Leamington Spa Orthodontics
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Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy
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Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing
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Certificate in Radiography for Dental Nurses
www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/med/study/cpd/subject_index/dentistry/courses/b91a/
Telephone: 02476 151023
s.l.clarke@warwick.ac.uk
SCOTLAND
The Dental Business Academy
Based in Thurso
For practice managers:
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BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Dental Practice Management
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BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma in Dental Practice Management
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Working Smarter, Not Harder
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Dental Practice Management introduction
For dental receptionists:
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BTEC Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Dental Reception
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Dental Reception Introduction
For care coordinators:
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BTEC Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Care Coordination
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An Invisalign Assistant Course
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Care Coordination Introduction
For dental nurses:
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BTEC Level 3 Decontamination and Infection Control Lead
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An Invisalign Assistant Course
For the dental team:
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An Introduction to Dentistry
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An Invisalign Assistant Course
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CPD for DCPs – 5 Year Core Programme and individual modules
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Team Introduction to CQC
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Team Introduction to RQIA
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In house and group training
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Seminars and workshops
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RQIA Team Introduction
Telephone: 0330 123 9230
info@thedentalbusinessacademy.co.uk
Edinburgh College
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HNC Dental Technology
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NC Dental Technology
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HND Dental Technology
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NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing
Telephone: 0131 669 4400
info@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Mentor Training Centre, Glasgow
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NVQ in Dental Nursing (Level 3)
www.mentortrainingcentre.co.uk/
Telephone: 0141 847 0722
enquiries@mentortrainingcentre.co.uk
University of Dundee School of Dentistry
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BSc Oral Health Sciences
www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/oral_health_sciences.htm
Telephone: 01382 384 697
contactus@dundee.ac.uk
The University of Edinburgh/Edinburgh Postgraduate Dental Institute
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BSc in Oral Health Sciences
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Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
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Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy
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Dental nurse training/post-qualification certificates
Telephone: 0131 536 4965
margaret.k.ross@ed.ac.uk
University of the Highlands and Islands Millennium Institute
Inverness College campus and Lews Castle College campus
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BSc Oral Health Science
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/health-and-wellbeing/bsc-oral-health-science
Telephone: 0845 272 3600
NORTH-WEST
The University of Manchester School of Dentistry
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BSc Oral Health Science
www.dentistry.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/bsc/
Telephone: 0161 306 0231
ug-dentistry@manchester.ac.uk
Manchester Metropolitan University
All Saints Campus
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BSc (Hons) Dental Technology
www2.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/2013/9909/
Telephone: 0161 247 2000
enquiries@mmu.ac.uk
The Greater Manchester School for Dental Care Professionals
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Diploma in Dental Hygiene & Dental Therapy
Telephone: 0161 212 4809
enquiries@mandcp.co.uk
University of Liverpool School of Dental Sciences
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Combined Diploma Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Telephone: 0151 706 5046
University of Central Lancashire
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CertHE Orthodontic Therapy
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Oral Health including Application of Fluoride Varnish
http://www.uclan.ac.uk/information/courses/cert_he_orthodontic_therapy.php
www.uclan.ac.uk/information/courses/cert_oral_health_fluoride_varnish.php
Telephone: 01772 892400
cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk
Dentrain
Based in Bolton (correspondence/classroom based)
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Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (apprenticeship)
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NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
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NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing
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Certificate in Oral Health Education
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Certificate in Dental Radiography
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Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing
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Impression Taking
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Fluoride Application
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Practice Management
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Suture Removal
CPD courses:
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Radiography and Radiation Protection
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Disinfection and Decontamination
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Medical Emergencies
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Oral Health Promotion and Preventive Dentistry
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Communication
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Pain and Anxiety Control in Dentistry
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Dental Drugs, Materials, Instruments and Equipment
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Oral Surgery
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Restorative Dentistry
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Assessing Patients' Oral Health Needs and Treatment Planning
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Patient Care and Management
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Anatomical Structures and Systems Relative to Dental Care
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Legal and Ethical Issues in the Provision of Dental Care
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Oral Disease and Pathology
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Orthodontic Procedures
Telephone: 01204 528652
info@dentrain.net
NORTH-EAST
Leeds Dental Institute
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Graduate Diploma in Dental Hygiene & Dental Therapy
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University Diploma in Dental Technology
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NEBDN National Certificate for Dental Nurses
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City & Guilds Advanced Apprenticeship in Health (Dental Nursing)
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Orthodontic Therapy (see www.rcseng.ac.uk/fds/courses/orththerapy)
www.leeds.ac.uk/dental/prospective_students/prospective_students.html
Telephone: 0113 343 6199
dentistry@leeds.ac.uk
Yorkshire and Humber Postgraduate Deanery
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NEBDN post-qualifications in oral health education, radiography, orthodontic dental nursing
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Team training days/lectures/competencies
www.yorksandhumberdeanery.nhs.uk/dentistry_introduction.aspx
Sheffield City College
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Dental Nursing Apprenticeship – City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 diploma
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Dental Technician BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Telephone: 0114 260 2600
course-enquiries@sheffcol.ac.uk
Newcastle University School of Dental Sciences
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Dental Hygiene and Therapy Diploma
www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/dentalhygieneandtherapydiploma/courseoverview/
Telephone: 0191 282 4663
pauline.robertson@ncl.ac.uk
University of Hull
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Foundation Degree in Post-Qualifying Dental Nursing Practice
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Dental Radiography for Dental Nurses and Hygienists
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Special Care Dental Nursing
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Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing for Dental Nurses
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Dental Practice Management
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Supervising and Mentoring in Practice
www2.hull.ac.uk/fhsc/courses/foundationdegrees/dentalnursepractice.aspx
Telephone: 01482 464602
v.hewson@hull.ac.uk
Teeside University
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BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
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BSc (Hons) Oral Health and Wellbeing
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Cert HE Dental Nurse Practice
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CPD and short courses
Telephone: 01642 384110
sohscadmissions@tees.ac.uk
NORTHERN IRELAND
Northern Ireland Medical & Dental Training Agency
Courses/workshops include:
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Radiography (for nurses without a radiography qualification)
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Child Protection
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Decontamination Workshop
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The Role of the Treatment Care Coordinator
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Core Study Day
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Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
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The Problem with Dentures
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Radiation Protection for Dental Practice
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Infection Prevention & Control: Everybody's Business
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Appointed Persons First Aid
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Immediate Life Support
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Core Study Evening for Technicians
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Ethics & its Relevance to Paediatric Dentistry
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Professionalism in 21st Century
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Ethical Professionalism
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Orthodontic Dental Nursing Update
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Fissure Sealing
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Complaints & Litigation
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Radiology for the Dental Team
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Stress in the Dental Practice
For the full list visit www.nimdta.gov.uk/dentistry/continuing-education/dental-cpd/
kiri.wilson@hscni.net
Telephone: 02890 400023
Southern Regional College
Newry and Portadown Campuses
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NEBDN National Certificate for Dental Nursing (evening)
www.src.ac.uk/i3/training-and-workforce-development/upcoming-courses/dental
Telephone: 028 3025 9664
i3@src.ac.uk
South West College (Dungannon, Enniskillen)
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NEBDN Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
www.swc.ac.uk/CourseDetails.aspx?CourseId=51
Telephone: 0845 603 1881
elaine.brownlee@swc.ac.uk
Bangor School for Dental Nurses
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Diploma in Dental Nursing
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Certificate in Oral Health Education
CPD courses:
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Decontamination
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Introduction to oral health promotion and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
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Dental radiography
Telephone: Stephanie Boyd on 0774 067 8373
stephanieboyd7@btinternet.com
Ed's note: This is not an exhaustive list. Information was compiled from a variety of sources in April 2013. Readers are also advised to check local colleges and deaneries.
If your institution/course has not been included in this list, we would be happy to include it in a future issue of Vital. Please email vitaleditorial@nature.com.
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Dental care professional course directory. Vital 10, 12–18 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/vital1679
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