Aims:
COURSE TUTORS: DRS AMI MEHTA & FRANCINE FLETCHER
AIMS:
1) To provide current theory and practical updates on managing paediatric patients in a GDP setting. 2) Focusing on management of caries in primary teeth and the use of Preformed Metal Caps (Stainless Steel Crowns) on deciduous molars.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lecture/practical day delegates will be able to: Confidently diagnose and manage caries in the primary dentition in practice Manage and appropriately refer poor prognosis first permanent molars (due to caries and/or Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation) Master the simple technique of placing Conventional and Hall Technique Preformed Metal Caps [‘Hands On’] Discuss appropriate restorative materials in light of the new mercury free regulations in paediatric patients. Improved understanding of local anaesthesia techniques/tips when undertaking treatment on pre-cooperative patients. LEARNING OUTCOMES: GDC learning outcomes C
1) To provide current theory and practical updates on managing paediatric patients in a GDP setting. 2) Focusing on management of caries in primary teeth and the use of Preformed Metal Caps (Stainless Steel Crowns) on deciduous molars. COURSE OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lecture/practical day delegates will be able to: Confidently diagnose and manage caries in the primary dentition in practice Manage and appropriately refer poor prognosis first permanent molars (due to caries and/or Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation) Master the simple technique of placing Conventional and Hall Technique Preformed Metal Caps [‘Hands On’] Discuss appropriate restorative materials in light of the new mercury free regulations in paediatric patients. Improved understanding of local anaesthesia techniques/tips when undertaking treatment on pre-cooperative patients. LEARNING OUTCOMES: GDC learning outcomes C