COURSE SPEAKERS: Mr Khalil Hussein & Dr Raabiha Maan

Topics/layout:

·        Using powerpoint -discussion on pain science and use of language.

·        Using powerpoint- discussion pain and injury in dentistry

·        Practical with explanation (maintenance, flexibility and capacity to mitigate injury)

-          Neck

-          Spine

-          Shoulder, elbow, wrist

-          General joint health

Learning outcomes:

·        Understand why and how pain occurs

·        Understand pain and injury in dentistry

·        Understand and gain practical skills in how to mitigate injury over a lifetime of dentistry.

·        Understand and gain practical skills in maintaining joint health.

·        Understanding the use of language when dealing with patients in pain.

         Understanding the use of motivational interviewing for dealing with patients in pain.

GDC Learning Outcomes: C and D