The Manchester Medical Society Section of Odontology is pleased to present an educational webinar exploring the important and complementary roles of Community Dentistry and Special Care Dentistry.
This session will be delivered by:
Dr Zaqia Bi, Consultant in Community Dentistry
Dr Lokanath Gnanasekharan, Specialist/Consultant in Special Care Dentistry
Through their presentations, the speakers will compare and contrast the scope, challenges and rewards of working within these specialties, offering valuable insights for dentists, trainees and other healthcare professionals.
Participants will gain a greater understanding of how Community Dentistry and Special Care Dentistry support patients with complex needs, and how clinicians can ensure referrals are directed to the most appropriate service.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, attendees should be able to:
- Understand the scope of practice within Community Dentistry and Special Care Dentistry.
- Appreciate the day-to-day realities and professional experiences of working within these specialties.
- Recognise the skills, qualities and career pathways required for practitioners interested in these areas of dentistry.
- Identify when referral to Community Dentistry, Special Care Dentistry or secondary care services may be most appropriate.
- Improve awareness of the needs of patients who may require specialist or community-based dental care.
Who Should Attend?
This session will be of particular interest to:
- General Dental Practitioners
- Community and Hospital Dental Teams
- Dental Foundation and Core Trainees
- Dental Students
- Dental Care Professionals
- Other Healthcare Professionals with an interest in oral health and patient access to care
Interactive Q&A
Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions to the speakers during the event via the Zoom Q&A function.
CPD certificates will be provided to attendees.
Prices
This event is free for all delegates.