4-Handed Dentistry in General Practice
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Course Details
- This course discusses 4-handed techniques for general practice and highlights the many benefits for dentists, dental nurses and patients.
- The module includes a short video presentation followed by an assessment.
- If you achieve 80% or more, you will pass the course and receive a printable certificate to place in your CPD folder. If you do not pass, you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment when you feel confident to do so.
Aims
This course aims to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of 4-handed techniques for general practice and highlights the many benefits for dentists, dental nurses, and patients.
Objectives
During this course learners will be able to:
- Highlight bad habits which may have been acquired at dental school.
- Reappraise the design of the dental surgery for ideal positioning of instruments and equipment.
- Explain how to sit with good posture avoiding musculo skeletal disorders.
- Discuss the dental nurse performing both high-speed suction and the exchange of instruments.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:
- How to eliminate bad habits which may have been acquired at dental school.
- How to sit with good posture avoiding musculo skeletal disorders.
- How the dental nurse can perform both high-speed suction and exchanging of instruments.
GDC Development Outcomes
A,B,C,D
Topics covered
Date created
04/07/2023
Last revision
02/06/2023
Relevant for Roles
Dental Hygienist, Dental Nurse, Dental Therapist, Dentist, Orthodontic Therapist, Trainee Dental Nurse, Trainee Dentist