Radiographs are an essential diagnostic aid in dentistry, providing information on a broad range of different pathologies. Anatomy outside the dentoalveolar region is frequently demonstrated on dental radiographs and this must be reviewed in addition to the teeth and their supporting structures. This lecture will aim to highlight the importance of a systematic approach to interpreting dental radiographs, highlighting key review areas and an approach to less familiar findings. Consistently producing high quality radiographs is crucial in order to maximise their diagnostic yield. This session will therefore also revisit operator technique and its role in optimisation to achieve this aim.

Learning objectives

Following this session delegates will:

Recognise the importance of interpreting dental radiographs systematically
Be aware of key review areas in the radiographic image
Recognise common abnormalities in dental radiographs

Understand the importance of operator technique in producing high quality dental radiographs This talk satisfies the GDC’s learning outcome: C - Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice Ed Walker BDS, DDMFR RCR

This talk will provide delegates with an up-to-date review of the latest information about the impact of the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, other respiratory diseases as well as blood borne virus infections on general dental practice. As we learn more about these infections we have to remain flexible and able to respond to the evolving changes to infection control and decontamination national standard operating procedures and practice based protocols. The talk will reflect on the current scientific evidence in relation to ventilation, PPE, environmental cleaning, occupational health measures and discuss how practices can manage the risk to their patients and the team.

Learning objectives

By the end of this activity, the participant should be able to:

Understand their role in managing the current risk of COVID 19 in a dental practice
Explain to their team members what changes are necessary to their infection control and decontamination SOP in the light of the latest evidence
Review the changes in the guidance on managing Healthcare workers with BBV and other occupational health measures.
Appreciate the improvements that can be made in surgery ventilation and implementing HTM03-01
Explain the importance of robust Antimicrobial stewardship and the current best prescribing guidance

This talk satisfies the GDC’s learning outcome: C - Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice Dr Caroline Pankhurst BSc PhD BDS MSC MRCPath (Specialist in Oral Microbiology)

The impact of a restricted access to primary care services during the Covid-19 pandemic is manifesting in 2022 in the form of mouth cancers that are relatively large with a high incidence of neck metastases. Both these factors will result in the need for more extensive forms of treatment and poorer outcomes for patients. The number of Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC) referrals to secondary care has fortunately now returned to pre-pandemic levels but conversion rates are still low due to inappropriate use of the system. This presentation will include an interactive clinical component to help dental healthcare workers with the most effective use of the USC system for patients found to have a mucosal or soft tissue orofacial abnormality. The Delivering Better Oral Health guidance for the UK, which was updated in November 2021, will be reviewed and the changes in the sections related to mouth cancer, in particular risk factors and prevention post-treatment, presented.

Learning objectives:

Following the presentation delegates will:

Understand the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on mouth cancer
Have an increased appreciation of the difference between cancer / potentially malignant conditions and benign mucosal disorders
Be able to use of the USC referral system effectively
Be aware of the cancer related information in the updated Delivering Better Oral Health guidance

This talk satisfies the GDC’s learning outcome: C - Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice Professor Michael A. O. Lewis PhD, FDSRCPS, FDSRCS (Eng), FRCPath, FFGDP(UK), FHEA, Emeritus Professor, Cardiff University

This presentation will review the potential dento-legal challenges faced by dentists in the post-Covid world including the clinical and business impact and what effect this is likely to have from a dento-legal perspective. This will include an overview of complaints, claims, consent, ethical considerations, record keeping and patient communications and what lessons can be learned from the pandemic. The presentation will conclude with some thoughts on risk management in the present climate and in particular reflect on the latest issues experienced by colleagues facing Vicarious Liability and Non-Delegable duty.

Learning objectives:

Delegates will:

Have an understanding of the Post-Covid dento-legal landscape
Be able to apply the principles of risk management in everyday practice
Understand the risks for practices associated with Vicarious liability and non-delegable duty
Appreciate how good communication minimises complaints

This talk satisfies the GDC’s learning outcomes: A – Effective communication with patients, the dental team, and others across dentistry, including when obtaining consent, dealing with complaints, and raising concerns when patients are at risk B – Effective management of self, and effective management of others or effective work with others in the dental team, in the interests of patients at all times; providing constructive leadership where appropriate D – Maintenance of skills, behaviours and attitudes which maintain patient confidence in you and the dental profession and put patients’ interests first Shaam Shamsi BDS (Lond), LDS RCS (Eng), MFGDP RCS, PGCTLCP, FGDP Pg Cert Appr, Pg Cert BAIRD, Pg Dip Med Eths & Law

It is essential that a safeguarding culture is embedded at all levels within health organisations. Governance and Quality processes must be robust and responsive to protect vulnerable people and families within current legislative duties and guidance. This talk will look at the affect this has on dental professionals and will include:

Safe Recruitment
Dealing with Safeguarding Allegations against staff and professionals
Multi-Disciplinary Working
Involvement and Learning from Multi-Agency Safeguarding Reviews
Support and Safeguarding Supervision for staff and professionals

This talk satisfies the GDC’s learning outcomes: A – Effective communication with patients, the dental team, and others across dentistry, including when obtaining consent, dealing with complaints, and raising concerns when patients are at risk B – Effective management of self, and effective management of others or effective work with others in the dental team, in the interests of patients at all times; providing constructive leadership where appropriate C - Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice D – Maintenance of skills, behaviours and attitudes which maintain patient confidence in you and the dental profession and put patients’ interests first David Blain

Conditions such as Asthma, Diabetes and allergies are not uncommon. Acknowledging them with your patient, good documentation and clear communication can keep your patients safer and will prevent many medical emergencies developing. This presentation will cover helpful record keeping, communication with patients and the value of teamwork between clinical and non-clinical staff, the emergency equipment you should be keeping and how to keep it ready for use. Not everything can be prevented! We will also cover delivering excellent first aid for potential medical emergencies in dental practice. Learning Objectives By the end of the presentation delegates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the following subject areas:

Adult, child & infant CPR and choking, covering Covid 19
Automated External defibrillation
Anaphylaxis
Recognition and first aid of seizures, acute asthma, hypoglycaemia, chest pain & breathlessness and stroke.
Recognising sepsis
Fainting and the recovery position
Safe delivery of Oxygen
Recommended equipment for dental practice
Useful documentation, handovers, referrals and debriefing
What’s new in Resuscitation

This talk satisfies the GDC’s learning outcomes: A – Effective communication with patients, the dental team, and others across dentistry, including when obtaining consent, dealing with complaints, and raising concerns when patients are at risk B – Effective management of self, and effective management of others or effective work with others in the dental team, in the interests of patients at all times; providing constructive leadership where appropriate C – Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice D – Maintenance of skills, behaviours and attitudes which maintain patient confidence in you and the dental profession and put patients’ interests first Katie Baker Advanced Life Support & European Paediatric Advanced Life Support Director, APLS, GIC Instructor Tracy Colmer Advanced Life Support & Generic Instructor Course Director (Resuscitation Council UK & Advanced Life Support Group)

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Professor Michael A. O. Lewis PhD FDSRCPS, FDSRCS (Eng), FRCPath, FFGDP(UK), FHEA

David Blain

Katie Baker Advanced Life Support & European Paediatric Advanced Life Support Director APLS

Tracy Colmer Advanced Life Support & Generic Instructor Course Director (Resuscitation Council UK & Advanced Life Support Group)

Dr Caroline Pankhurst BSc PhD BDS MSC MRCPath (Specialist in Oral Microbiology)

Shaam Shamsi BDS (Lond) LDS RCS (Eng), MFGDP RCS, PGCTLCP

Ed Walker BDS, DDMFR RCR

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