I am already working as a dental professional, I want to know how I upskill, progress / specialise
The academy provides various skills training and courses - please see our calendar for upcoming dates.
We are looking for input from the dental community for skills and training which are of interest so that the academy stays relevant to the workforce. If there is something you are interested in and we currently don’t have relevant skills courses or training to support, please contact us. We want to support you. Email : BCU.NorthWalesDentalAcademy@wales.nhs.uk
Dentist
Endodontics: More information will be available soon. Please keep checking for updates
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Periodontics: More information will be available soon. Please keep checking for updates
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Restorative: More information will be available soon. Please keep checking for updates
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Oral Surgery: More information will be available soon. Please keep checking for updates
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Orthodontics: More information will be available soon. Please keep checking for updates
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Paediatrics: More information will be available soon. Please keep checking for updates
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Special Dentistry: More information will be available soon. Please keep checking for updates
Dental Therapist
Upskilling courses
Module courses currently available through the academy:
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MOOCS (Massive Open Online Courses): MOOCs are available in Gerodontology, Supervising registrant and mentoring and Paediatric caries
For more information and to sign up to the MOOCS, visit All Wales Faculty of Dental Care Professionals All-Wales Faculty for Dental Care Professionals | Home (awfdcp.ac.uk)
Dental Hygienist
Upskilling courses
Module courses currently available through the academy:
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MOOCS (Massive Open Online Courses): MOOCs are available in Gerodontology, Supervising registrant and mentoring and Paediatric caries
For more information and to sign up to the MOOCS, visit All Wales Faculty of Dental Care Professionals All-Wales Faculty for Dental Care Professionals | Home (awfdcp.ac.uk)
Dental Technician
More information will be available soon. Please keep checking for updates
Qualified Dental Nurse – registered with General Dental Council, chairside with other operators
Qualified Dental Nurse
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Upskilling courses
Module courses currently available through the academy:
- Health & Safety
- Infection Prevention Control
- Oral Health promotion
- Special Care Dentistry
- Topical Fluoride Applications
- Dental Radiography
- Dental Implant Nursing
- Orthodontic Nursing
Possible career progression:
- Registered General Nurse
- Dental Helpline
- Dental Technician
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Specialist Dental Nurse, Extended Duties Dental Nurse, Locality/Lead dental Nurse (in charge of larger clinics or a cluster of smaller ones)
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Upskilling courses
Module courses currently available through the academy:
- Health & Safety
- Infection Prevention Control
- Oral Health promotion
- Special Care Dentistry
- Topical Fluoride Applications
- Dental Radiography
- Dental Implant Nursing
- Orthodontic Nursing
- Teaching
Possible career progression:
- Specialist Registered Dental Nurse
- Extended Duties Dental Nurse
- Dental Hygiene
- Dental Therapy
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Senior Dental Nurse (oversees a set amount of staff/areas)
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Upskilling courses
Module courses currently available through the academy:
- Health & Safety
- Infection Prevention Control
- Teaching
Possible career progression:
- Dental Hygiene
- Dental Therapy
- Dentistry
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Principal Dental Nurse
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Upskilling courses
Module courses currently available through the academy:
MOOCS (Massive Open Online Courses): MOOCs are available in Gerodontology, Supervising registrant and mentoring and Paediatric caries
For more information and to sign up to the MOOCS, visit All Wales Faculty of Dental Care Professionals All-Wales Faculty for Dental Care Professionals | Home (awfdcp.ac.uk)
Dental Practice Manager
Upskilling courses
Module courses currently available through the academy:
- Medical Terminology for Non Clinical Staff
- Clinical Coding
- Clinical Notes Summarising
- Conflict Resolution
- How to Deal with Violent and Aggressive Patients
- Succession Planning
- Promoting Quality and Handling Complaints
- Recognising the unwell patient for receptionists & HCAs
Dental Receptionist & Administration
Upskilling courses
Module courses currently available through the academy:
- Medical Terminology for Non Clinical Staff
- Clinical Coding
- Clinical Notes Summarising
- Conflict Resolution
- How to Deal with Violent and Aggressive Patients
- Succession Planning
- Promoting Quality and Handling Complaints
- Recognising the unwell patient for GP receptionists & HCAs
Dental Clinic Support Worker - involved in setting up surgeries, decontamination of instruments, admin support.
Upskilling courses
Module courses currently available through the academy:
- Health & Safety
- Infection Prevention Control
- Medical Terminology for Non Clinical Staff
- Clinical Coding
- Clinical Notes Summarising
- Conflict Resolution
- How to Deal with Violent and Aggressive Patients
- Promoting Quality and Handling Complaints
- Recognising the unwell patient for GP receptionists & HCAs