156 Dentistry courses

Embark on a transformative journey with our comprehensive course, 'Oral Health Care Essentials: Your Path to Dental Health Mastery.' From foundational principles to advanced strategies, gain expertise in preventive dentistry, pediatric oral health, and specialized care for diverse populations. Explore dental procedures, nutrition's role, and lifelong maintenance for optimal oral health. Perfect for dental professionals and enthusiasts, this course empowers you to master the essentials and contribute to lasting dental well-being. Start your journey to a healthier smile today.

The Training in Fluoride Application is segmented into two core components. First, it delves into the theoretical understanding of various subjects, encompassing patient management, community-based fluoride application programs, and broader topics like legal and ethical considerations. The second component is practical, requiring students to maintain a work-based record of competence, integral to their learning journey. Learn about the Cavity Training Fluoride Varnish Application Course The Certificate in Fluoride Varnish Application is a level 4 post- registration qualification awarded by the National Examination Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN). This provides established dental nurses with additional training which will enable them to provide effective fluoride varnish application within a community-based setting, on prescription from a dentist or as part of a structured dental health program. Frequently Asked Questions How long is the course? The course duration is 6 months. When are the classes held? You will attend online/remote lessons via Teams. One 3 hour lesson each month for 6 months. Is there an exam at the end? There is no exam at the end, you need to successfully complete a Record of Competence. Course Dates 18th April 2024 9:30am - 12:00pm 20th April 2024 10:30am - 1:00pm 6th June 2024 9:30am - 12:00pm 12th October 2024 10:30am - 1:00pm 17th October 2024 9:30am - 12:00pm Costs £695.00 per person (inc. VAT) Course Fee is £600 + £95.00 Fee for Certificate (No Exam). Please choose from one of the course dates above.

NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing at Forward Academic Team.

Gain the most from work, education and everyday life, and achieve your equivalent to GCSE grade C or 4 held every Thursday afternoon – 4pm till 6pm for 12 weeks with our dedicated tutor. These sessions will be via live Team’s webinar classes, covering 3 areas: Speaking, Listening and Communication, Reading and Writing. Through the completion of this qualification, you will demonstrate that you have Presentation, Q&A and Group discussion skills as well as Reading and Writing skills, to our tutor. The qualification is awarded by Highfield OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised. Learn more about the Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2 Giving you Presentation, Q&A and Group discussion skills as well Reading and Writing with practice exams our tutor will support you all the way to help you achieve that examination to move your career in the right direction. As part of one of our apprenticeship courses – This course could be government funded – so ask for more information. Course Dates Every Thursday 4pm - 6pm 12 week rolling course Costs £400.00 per person (inc. VAT) Any additional resits of exams are charged at £30 each.

Train as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) and receive three years of certification, plus access to ongoing benefits. This course is ideal for individuals who would like to become an MHFAider® to gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health, be confident to start a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support.  In addition to the course, you will become part of the largest MHFAider® community in England, gaining access to resources, ongoing learning and 24/7 digital support through our MHFAider Support App®, to give you the tools and knowledge you need to carry out the role effectively and confidently, whether that be in your workplace, a volunteer role, or in the community. Choose between our upcoming courses dates, which include 4 half day morning sessions: March 4th including 5th 6th 7th April 15th including 16th 17th 18th Course Outcomes As an MHFAider® you will be able to:  Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports Practise active listening and empathy Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma Discuss the MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality Practise self-care Know how to use the MHFAider Support App® Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England Course Format Online course structured across four flexible sessions. Each session is a maximum of 3hrs 45mins Learners will be trained over four live sessions with an MHFA England Instructor Member, covering 14 hours of content in total. Learning takes place through a mix of instructor led training, group discussions, individual and group activities. Each session builds on the previous, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others with a Mental Health First Aid action plan. We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that instructors can keep people safe and supported while they learn. We strive for all of our learning content to be as accessible and inclusive as possible. Course Takeaways Everyone who completes this course gets:  A hard copy workbook to support their learning throughout the course A digital manual to refer to whenever they need it after completing the course A wallet-sized reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan A digital MHFAider® certificate Access to the MHFAider Support App® for three years Access to ongoing learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events The opportunity to be part of the largest MHFAider® community in England

This module focuses on understanding the cephalometric radiograph to: Assess the anterior cranial base Skeletal class of the mandible Position & size of the maxilla Dental Division Skeletal vertical division Air way obstruction Predominant direction of facial growth Lip angle & position You will learn:Bimler Elite® Cephalometric analysis is unique in respect of its ability to define individual patients’ skeletal and soft tissue discrepancies. You will learn how to trace your own Cephalometric x-ray, before then learning how to diagnose each factor of the completed tracing. Treatment planning is then made relatively simple. Skeletal anatomy of the oral facial complex. How the Bimler analysis can diagnose the skeletal malocclusions vs dental malocclusions. How to diagnose maxilla’s that are back and or short, and mandibles that are balanced, trapped Class II, or growing prognathic Class III. How to incorporate the Bimler analysis into appliance selection and design. How to evaluate before & after treatment Bimler tracings to determine where growth has occurred.

An Introduction to Medical Terminology short course delivered online via Teams, suitable for anyone wishing to learn the basics of terminology. Dates of courses can be seen when clicking ‘register’ below. Level One – Introduction to Medical Terminology. “It's like a light has just been switched on and I now understand more of what I'm doing!” – Feedback from attendee of Level one course. This course is aimed at anyone who requires a knowledge of medical terminology in their role. It is suitable for administrative staff, health care workers, medical secretaries, managers, Allied Health Professionals, essentially anyone who may encounter medical terminology and wishes to develop their medical terminology knowledge further. We also offer sessions to those requiring an overview of medical terminology to support applications to study medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry.We can train between 1-30 learners from any organisation. If you have a specific training request, please speak to us and we can accommodate your needs. We recently trained a group of sign language interpreters who found the training invaluable when working in medical environments.The sessions are delivered via Teams (2x 2 hour meetings) so are highly accessible, a webcam and microphone are required although not essential.The aim of the course is for learners to develop an understanding of medical terminology in an enjoyable, interactive and informative way so that they are better able to decipher and unravel the mystery of long medical words.The course covers the following topics:- Basics of medical terminology – word building Common Roots, prefixes and suffixes Anatomy and physiology via a virtual tour of the body Major bones of the body Prescription writing and abbreviations Classification of drugs Common Abbreviations Instruments and investigations Medical Specialities and personnel Blood tests At the end of the course students will have a clear understanding of medical terminology and are encouraged to use their newly learned skills in a series of quizzes and interactive games. All attendees are given a Certificate of Attendance and a comprehensive handout. Many people who attend these courses are keen to develop their skills further and may wish to proceed to the Level Two Intermediate Award in Medical Terminology. Medical Terminology Training Courses Established in 2006 and the UK’s largest provider of medical terminology training, we offer a range of courses to suit your needs from beginner through to advanced level. Our bespoke courses have been designed to suit the needs of healthcare professionals incorporating relevant terminology and content to directly benefit the workplace. Click 'more course information' below to view further details of each of our courses. 

This course, worth 30 hours of verifiable CPD, will demonstrate your ability to grade and reflect upon your impression technique and demonstrate competence to take impressions unsupervised under prescription. Learn about the Cavity Training Impression Taking Course The course is suited to nurses who aspire to treat patients directly and to take impressions or scan for impressions under the prescription of a registered dentist or clinical dental technician. To enrol, you must be GDC-registered, work in surgery and hold indemnity insurance. (extended duties) You will need a GDC registered dental professional able and willing to supervise you. You also need to complete an Anaphylaxis Awareness course – we offer a free CPD course for this. Frequently Asked Questions How long is the course? The course duration is 2 to 6 months. When are the classes held? You will attend a live webinar class for two Saturday mornings. Is there an exam at the end? There is no exam at the end, you need to successfully complete 24 assessments with your practice mentor and a complete a 500 word dissertation. What qualifications do I need to start the course? Preferable English and Maths level 4 and above, you must also be GDC registered. What opportunities for progression is there? This qualification allows candidates to further progress onto various post registration qualifications or career opportunities, such as: The Certificates in Orthodontic Nursing Extending a career in prosthetics. Training as a Lab Technician Course Dates 13th - 27th April 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm 11th - 25th May 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm 8th - 22nd June 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm 13th - 27th July 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm 3rd - 17th August 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm 7th - 21st September 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm Costs £180.00 per person (inc. VAT) Please choose from one of the course dates above. Each course is 2 days. The dates above indicate the 2 days of the course.

To provide the delegate with the tools and knowledge to carry out the latest endodontic procedures confidently

The general dentist will be able to assess, diagnose and provide basic aligner therapy. They will understand the role of aligners in orthodontics in conjunction with the advantages and limitations. The hands-on component will enable the delegates to feel more competent in providing the basic units of treatment involved in aligner orthodontics which include the placement of attachments, interproximal reduction, and intraoral scanning.