Aims

This module aims to help young dentists and recently qualified clinicians build confidence in daily dentistry by developing essential skills in communication, NHS dentistry, dental photography, and wellbeing.

Objectives

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Enhance patient communication and rapport.

• Explain examination findings clearly.

• Understand and apply dental photography techniques.

• Navigate NHS Banding and treatment phasing.

• Manage an NHS associate list efficiently.

• Maintain personal wellbeing and use social media effectively.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, learners will gain an understanding of how to:

• Communicate effectively with patients.

• Capture high-quality clinical images.

• Apply NHS Banding and treatment planning.

• Organise and manage an NHS workload.

• Support personal and professional wellbeing.

Aims:

This module aims to improve recently qualified dentists' understanding of bur selection and rubber dam use to enhance clinical efficiency, treatment quality, and patient comfort.

Objectives:

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Identify different bur types, shapes, and grits, and understand their applications in clinical practice.

• Select appropriate burs for various procedures to improve precision and efficiency.

• Understand the benefits of rubber dam isolation in restorative dentistry.

• Learn how to select and place clamps correctly for effective rubber dam use.

• Recognise and troubleshoot common issues in rubber dam application.

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this module, learners will gain an understanding of:

• The selection and application of different burs for various procedures.

• The role of rubber dam isolation in enhancing treatment quality.

• Best practices for rubber dam placement and troubleshooting.

Aims:

This module aims to provide recently qualified dentists with a structured approach to anterior and posterior composite restorations, indirect restorations, and treatment planning to support clinical decision-making and improve restoration quality.

Objectives:

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Plan and execute anterior composite restorations with a focus on shade selection, morphology, and aesthetics.

• Recognise common errors in composite restorations and apply techniques to avoid them.

• Understand the decision-making process when choosing between direct and indirect restorations.

• Identify key preparation and material considerations for indirect restorations.

• Learn cementation and temporisation techniques for different materials.

• Apply a structured approach to posterior composite restorations, including caries removal and cavity design.

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this module, learners will gain an understanding of:

• The key principles of anterior and posterior composite restorations.

• The indications for indirect restorations and the relevant material choices.

• Preparation, temporisation, and cementation techniques for indirect restorations.

Aims:

This module aims to help recently qualified dentists develop a deeper understanding of adhesion protocols, complete denture provision, and endodontic principles to improve confidence and efficiency in clinical practice.

Objectives:

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Understand different adhesion protocols and their applications.

• Differentiate between etching and adhesive techniques.

• Recognise the impact of bonding chemistry on restoration success.

• Evaluate the role of air abrasion in adhesive dentistry.

• Assess and manage patient expectations for complete dentures.

• Understand the significance of occlusion and OVD in denture fabrication.

• Identify common issues in denture provision and how to prevent them.

• Select appropriate impression techniques and materials for dentures.

• Perform access cavity preparation with an understanding of anatomical considerations.

• Recognise the role of irrigation and bioceramic sealers in endodontic treatment.

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this module, learners will gain an understanding of:

• The principles of adhesion and their role in restorative dentistry.

• The correct use of air abrasion and its impact on bonding.

• Best practices in complete denture impressions and fabrication.

• The importance of occlusion and vertical dimension in denture success.

• Endodontic principles, including access cavity preparation and file selection.

Aims

This module aims to help dentist manage those trauma cases that can walk through our doors and clarify step by step management as advised by the dental trauma guidelines

Objectives

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

• Manage tooth fracture in adult patients

• Manage more complex luxation injuries in adult patients

• Manage paediatric trauma injures

• Understand the immediate treatment required and also long term monitoring for any future treatment that may be required

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, learners will gain an understanding of how to:

• Diagnose the different trauma injuries

• Take appropriate radiographs

• Treat appropriately in the immediate trauma presentation appointment

• Plan the definitive treatment and reviews and what to monitor for in the long term