This session aims to introduce a simple, systematic method for orthodontic examination that can be performed as part of a routine check up. It describes how a systematic approach to an orthodontic examination of a patient can be used to identify an orthod
Dental treatment cannot proceed without the consent of the patient. This session is an introduction to the basic concepts of the law on consent for dental treatment.
The dentist has several options when choosing a radiograph, and should recognise which radiograph is most appropriate for a given pathology. The dentist should also be aware of the typical radiation doses and risks associated with these options.
This session describes the aetiology of dental anxiety and the main barriers to receiving dental care for the anxious patient. The procedure for patient assessment will be described and the management options available will be highlighted.
This session describes the need for a systematic examination of the articulatory system and how to perform this examination. It also discusses how to decide on an appropriate method that will allow the results to be recorded in the clinical records.
This session aims to demonstrate how to identify and refer cases requiring complex orthodontic treatment and how to identify conditions in the mixed dentition not yet requiring intervention.
This session will cover the practical, chair-side assessment of caries risk. It will also outline the social, oral and medical factors which affect caries risk.
This session introduces the principles of periodontal assessment alongside other aspects of assessment for a new or returning patient. The learner will understand how screening for periodontal disease will enable the clinician to distinguish between reve
This session covers the evolving pattern of oral health and diseases within the UK population. We will examine how these have changed over the years, the variation within society of oral disease and non-clinical measures of oral health.
