Overview

This one-day CPD course aims to provide an introduction to implant dentistry for dental nurses.

It will provide you with the knowledge and skills to assist during the placement of a dental implant.

The course provides 6.5 hours of verifiable CPD (continuing professional development).

Course content

Interactive seminars

The interactive seminars will cover:

• implants
• armamentarium (equipment and techniques used)
• infection control

Hands-on sessions

The hands-on part of the course will cover:

• effective hand-washing
• aseptic technique - surgery set-up and draping
• decontamination and maintenance of instruments and equipment
• implant placement

Who this course is for

It's for anyone training as a dental nurse or already qualified and registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, you should be:

• able to carry out the full draping of a clinical area in preparation for a surgical procedure
• able to identify surgical instruments and equipment that are required for the placement of dental implants
• aware of the cross infection control and decontamination of the clinical area, instruments and equipment

Structure and teaching

The day will run from approximately 9:30am to 5pm.

In the morning, you'll take part in interactive seminars on the theoretical aspects of dental implants.

These are supplemented with videos of live clinical cases to highlight key stages in treatment.

The afternoon will involve hands-on sessions and implant placement. Each session is packed with practical clinical tips which can be applied to implant nursing.

CPD points and certificate

You'll gain 6.5 hours of verifiable CPD, plus a certificate of attendance.

Quality controls

All Eastman teachers are experienced professionals. You'll be asked to submit written feedback via a questionnaire at the end of the course, which is used to monitor the course's quality of teaching and value for money.

Refunds

Please read the Eastman's refunds policy before booking.

Course team

Isis Buffonge - course leader

Since beginning her career as a dental nurse at nineteen, Isis has worked in both private and NHS practices, completing her Certificate in Dental Nursing in 2001 and joining UCL Eastman Dental Institute CPD in 2008.

The world-class education at the Eastman allowed Isis to observe specialist teaching in implantology, restorative dentistry, and endodontics. In 2009, while completing her Certificate in Oral Health Education, she discovered that her recurrent difficulties with study were caused by dyslexia. She adjusted to this challenge and used her qualification to teach community-based oral health care.

In 2014, Isis assumed teaching responsibility for the dental nurse aspects of the Restorative Dental Practice MSc and the Postgraduate Implant Dentistry Diploma. After the success of these, Isis was asked to prepare and run one-day dental implant nursing courses for the Eastman. These courses are now in high-demand from dental nurses around the country.

Course information last modified: 30 Nov 2022, 16:00