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Dental Care Professionals

dcp-web We are working towards ensuring that dental practices in Wales have DCPs able to continue delivering front line healthcare. This section contains information about the various programmes we put together to meet the training needs for all Dental Care professionals in Wales.

NEBDN Dental Nurse Courses

National Examining Board for Dental Nurses

Post Registration Certificate Courses

If you're looking to expand your knowlege and skills, we can offer you the following courses:

Post Qualification Courses

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Kath Liddington, DCP Administrator

Extended Duties for DCPs

hygienist-2 We have developed a variety of courses which will enable registered Dental Care Professionals to develop additional skills in line with the GDC Scope of Practice guidance. DCPs should only carry out a task on type of treatment or make decisions about a patient's care if they have the necessary skills.

Impression taking
Suture removal [after the wound has been checked by a dentist]
Prescribing Radiographs [for Dental Hygienists and Therapists]
Rubber Dam application
Fluoride application - please apply online on the top right.

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Human Patient Simulator Training for the Dental Team

Medical Emergencies & Resuscitation
GDC Recommendation: 10 hours/5 years Course Fees: Free for all NHS Dental Practices in Wales We are organising a number of Medical Emergencies training courses...

BSPD Annual Study Day: 20 June 2012

Wednesday 20 June 2012
CPD: 5 hrs
Venue: The Copthorne Hostel, Cardiff, CF5 6DH Communication and Conflict Challenges in the Dental Surgery The Dental Management of the Autistic Child...

NEBDN Dental Nurse Courses

National Examining Board for Dental Nurses Post Registration Certificate Courses If you're looking to expand your knowlege and skills, we can offer you the following courses: Post Qualification Courses Read More...

CertHE in Dental Nursing - Students' Testimonials

What Students Are Saying? Students regularly tell us about their experience of studying towards a Certificate of Higher Education in Dental Nursing. Please read just a few of the comments we have received. 'I...

CertHE in Dental Nursing Open Evening

Usually held once a year to give prospective students the opportunity to meet the staff and find out about other support you may need. Please contact Kath for more information about our next...