Course description
Speaker(s): Diane Rochford RDH, BSc (Hons), qualified as a dental hygienist at Guy’s (London), in March 1996. Joining Dr Linda Greenwalls’ team in September 1996, Diane works as an extended duties dental hygienist in the practice.
Description:
The course is designed specifically for dental hygienists & therapists who would like to expand their knowledge and develop their skills by providing tooth whitening for patients, focusing on home and in-surgery techniques. The course is both theory and hands-on, in line with GDC Scope of Practice, whilst following the European and UK legislation concerning tooth whitening products.
Aims:
Overall aim:
To provide delegates with the skills, knowledge and confidence to undertake appropriate tooth whitening treatment safely for patients of the practice.
Objectives:
At the end of the session the students will be able to:
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List the components that form a comprehensive examination prior to tooth whitening
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Discuss how tooth whitening works
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Design a suitable prescription template and quick reference sheet
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Explain the types of tooth whitening treatments available and recommend the most appropriate treatment
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Clarify the answers to patient’s questions
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Demonstrate a safe and effective method for taking alginate impressions
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Apply home whitening gel safely into the patient’s trays.
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Perform in-surgery isolation safely
Learning Outcomes:
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Implement the use of a comprehensive examination and prescription
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Integrate an effective tooth whitening programme into the practice
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Practice impression taking & in-surgery isolation
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Demonstrate the safe application of gel into the patient’s trays for home whitening.
Development Outcomes: A,B,C,D
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