Aim(s):
To train Registered Dental Nurses in the application of fluoride varnish to prevent dental caries.
Objectives:
At the end of this session delegates should be able to:
Identify the GDC’s scope of practice and the responsibilities of registrants, including professionalism, ethics, confidentiality and consent
Deliver the correct knowledge, content and application of “Delivering Better Oral Health”, along with an explanation of the use of evidence based statements
Identify the caries process and the role of fluoride in its control
Apply fluoride varnish
Complete an objective and structured assessment of clinical competence in the additional skill of fluoride application
Improve communication skills
Learning Content:
This training session is intended to create an understanding of fluoride, and the correct method for applying fluoride varnish.
GDC Development Outcomes - A B C D
6 hrs