Are you a dentist ready to return to general practice after a career break? Our comprehensive "Returning to Dentistry" course is designed specifically for you. Held over 3 days and tailored to refresh your clinical skills and boost your confidence, this course covers the latest advancements in dental technology, patient care, and practice management. Led by experienced professionals and specialist dentists, you'll engage in hands-on workshops, interactive sessions, and gain insights into modern patient expectations. Reignite your passion for dentistry and ensure a seamless transition back to practice. Enroll today and take the first step towards revitalizing your dental career!
Aim The aim of this course is to update participants on practical skills and knowledge in preparation for a return to general practice.
Objectives At the end of this session, delegates should be able to: Demonstrate confidence in common restorative procedures including preparing cavities, endodontic access and indirect restorations Confidently place and remove sutures for minor oral surgery procedures Perform screening for periodontal disease and understand disease management and treatment options Identify appropriate prescribing protocols Show knowledge of the GDC standards and current GDS regulations Have an awareness of the current guidance & practicalities of infection prevention and control and decontamination in GDP Deal appropriately with a complaint Develop a PDP and incorporative reflective practice
Learning Content This course is intended to prepare participants to return to work in general dental practice following a break. Participants will be updated on current GDS regulations, record keeping, audit requirements, ICP measures and have hands-on practice at clinical techniques, including the use of Simodont dental trainers and suturing.
GDC Development outcomes A, B, C and D
