Free CPD Lecture Programme for 2015-2016
Venue: Sheffield Dental School Lecture Theatre
Registration 6.00-6.30pm (Tea/Coffee and snack will be provided),
Lecture : 6.30-7.30pm
Date:
Thursday 22nd October 2015
Speaker: Professor Ian Brook, Academic Unit of Oral & Maxillofacial Medicine & Surgery, School of
Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TA, UK
Title: ‘An apple a day keeps the GDC away”
Summary: Explanation of the GDC fitness to practice procedures, in-depth exploration of ethics and
professionalism illustrated by cases that may cause distress, but will provoke, stimulate and may
make you insecure in your future life but will hopefully make you THINK!
Aims and objectives:
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Describe and explain the GDC conduct procedure
Be familiar with the Standards for dental professionals
Be aware of the regulation of the dental team:
o Importance of team working
o Importance of confidentiality of information
o Importance of maintaining professional standards and competency
o Importance of consent and the consent process
GDC outcomes: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3,7.4,7.5, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5
Date: Thursday 26th November 2015
Speaker: Professor Paul Hatton, Academic Unit of Restorative Dentistry, School of Clinical Dentistry,
University of Sheffield
Title:
"Extrinsic Tooth Bleaching: Science, Success & Risks"
Summary: Extrinsic tooth bleaching has become increasingly popular in recent years, both in dental
practice and with the purchase of over-the-counter kits for use at home. While there are some
differences between systems, almost all are based on the generation of hydrogen peroxide as the
active component. Despite a number of known risks associated with peroxides, to date the dental
experience appears to have been very positive. This presentation will explore the growth in popularity
of tooth bleaching, explain the scientific basis for the use of hydrogen peroxide, review briefly the law
as applied to cosmetic bleaching products, and consider why at least in dental practice the
experiences to date have been generally favourable. Wider issues will also be explored, including the
availability on the internet of bleaching systems that far exceed the safe limits for both home and inoffice use and the implications for health and general dental practice.
Aims: The aim of this presentation is to update the dental community on the use of hydrogen
peroxide for extrinsic tooth bleaching.
Objectives include:
 To provide an overview of the scientific basis for the use of carbamide peroxide and extrinsic
tooth bleaching with hydrogen peroxide
 To review of the current market and regulatory environments
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To consider the risks and hazards including those that may be associated with the availability
of illegal tooth bleaching products on the internet.
GDC outcomes: 1.1.10, 7.1
Date: Thursday 17th March 2016
Speaker: Professor Sarah Baker, Academic Unit of Dental Public Health, School of Clinical Dentistry,
University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TA, UK
Title: 'Changing dentist’s behaviour: Using psychology to promote the implementation of evidence
into clinical practice'
Summary: TBC
Date: Thursday 21st April 2016
Speaker: Professor Andrew Rawlinson, Academic Unit of Restorative Dentistry, School of Clinical
Dentistry, University of Sheffield
Title:
Successful and Satisfying Periodontics
Summary: This lecture will provide an update on periodontics, commencing with the essentials of
assessment in patients with periodontal diseases, reaching a diagnosis and developing a treatment
strategy. The current methods of non-surgical treatment will be covered together with those for
managing residual pockets that are refractory to initial treatment. This will include an update on
methods to achieve optimal plaque control, when to use antimicrobials as an adjunct to root surface
debridement and the indications for periodontal surgery. The lecture will also consider end points for
treatment, maintenance care, and how to evaluate success from clinician and patient perspectives.
Aim
• To give an overview of current concepts of managing the periodontal patient successfully.
Objectives:
By the end of the talk, participants should:
• Know how to identify periodontal disease and reach a diagnosis
• Be able to list the key elements of a treatment plan for the periodontal patient
• Know the current methods of providing non-surgical treatment and how to evaluate success
• Be aware of the options for managing patients who do not respond to initial periodontal
treatment, including the use of antimicrobials and periodontal surgery
GDC outcomes: 1.11.1, 1.11.2, 1.11.5, 1.11.6
Date: Thursday 19th May 2016
Speaker: Professor Chris Deery, Academic Unit of Primary Dental Care, School of Clinical Dentistry,
University of Sheffield,
Title:
Update on caries diagnosis and management
Summary: The session will start by discussing caries detection and diagnosis, specifically focusing
on meticulous visual diagnosis and ICDAS. Based on modern concepts of our understanding of
caries, the session will examine how tooth tissue can be preserved, while still controlling caries.
Specifically there will be a focus on when it is appropriate to adopt a biological approach to caries
management.
Aim: To provide an update in recent advances in caries diagnosis and management.
Objective:
By the end of the course participants will have:
 A thorough understanding of the carious process
 Knowledge of meticulous caries detection and diagnosis
 Be able to describe the ICDAS codes and criteria
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Discuss the implication of these advances on the management of caries
GDC Outcomes: 1.1, 1.1.3, 1.1.10, 1.2.6, 1.14.1, 1.14.6
Date: Thursday 16th June 2016
Speaker: Professor Paula Farthing, Academic Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of
Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield
Title: 'WHAT IS THAT on the oral mucosa?
Summary: Lesions of the oral mucosa are relatively common and while most are benign it is
important to understand their clinical significance and how they should be managed in practice. This
interactive lecture will cover the diagnosis and management of common and important oral mucosal
lesions. Participants will use 'turning point' technology to give their opinion anonymously on the
different lesions.
Aim: To review the diagnosis and management of common and important lesions of the oral mucosa.
Objectives
At the end of the session participants should have:
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Improved diagnostic skills
Increased understanding of the appropriate management of oral mucosal disease.
GDC outcomes: 1.1.3, 1.12.2