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22nd NOVEMBER 2010
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CORE CPD UPDATE:
Radiography and Radiation Protection/Law & Ethics
DentEd is proud to announce our latest courses in association with Dentaid. All Dentists & DCPs (which includes Dental Nurses) are required to do 50 hours of verifiable CPD in a 5 year cycle. Two of the core subjects are Radiography & Radiation Protection and Law & Ethics. As stated by the GDC, this course fulfils the requirement of 5 hours verifiable CPD (in a 5 year cycle) in Radiography & Radiation Protection and provides verifiable CPD in Law & Ethics.
Learning outcomes for Dentists:
- Describe the nature and effects of ionising radiation.
- Define the sources of radiation dose to the UK population.
- Identify and quantify some of the radiation risks involved in dental radiology.
- Outline the principle components of the IRR1999 and 2000 legislation.
- Identify the impact of the legislation on clinical practice.
- List appropriate quality control measures.
- Identify considered “best practice”.
- List the operational management priorities for your practice.
Learning outcomes for DCPs:
- Describe the nature and effects of ionising radiation.
- Define the sources of radiation dose to the UK population.
- Identify and quantify some of the radiation risks involved in dental radiology.
- Describe the radiographic process.
- List the requirements for processor management.
- Identify common processor film fault.
- Compare a range of digital imaging systems.
- Carry out equipment safety checks.
- Outline the principle components of the IRR1999 and 2000 legislation.
- Identify the impact of the legislation on clinical practice.
Speakers:
Andy Jong, BA (Hons), MBA (CHAIRPERSON)
Since joining Dentaid as CEO in August 2008, Andy Jong has brought his considerable experience in Charity Management and International development to the role. The charity’s success in taking redundant equipment, refurbishing it and then equipping oral health programmes around the world is now being expanded to take in other significant strategic objectives in order to meet Dentaid’s objective of; “improving the oral health of disadvantaged communities around the world”.
Tim Reynolds HDCR. TDCR
- Radiography Consultant to Keele University.
- Honorary Senior Lecturer Birmingham School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy.
- Honorary Senior Lecturer School of Health Staffordshire University.
Tim was formerly Principal Tutor, course leader in Diagnostic Radiography at Keele University School of Radiography. On the Council of The College of Radiographers, 1986 to 1992, he chaired at different times the Professional and Technical and the Education committees of the College, Tim also served as Vice President of the College.
Tim was involved with many initiatives in the areas of Quality, Standards, Audit and Safety, including, collaboration with the NRPB, on the National Dosimetry Protocol, College Guidelines on QA systems and Professional Standards in Diagnostic Radiography.
While serving as Vice Chair of the Education committee Tim was involved in the collaboration with the Dental Surgery Assistants Standards and Training Advisory Board on developing the first curriculum for Dental Radiography training.
Dr. Richard DeCann MSc. PhD. HDCR. TDCR. SRR.
- Radiography Consultant to Keele University.
- Honorary Senior Lecturer Birmingham School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy.
- Honorary Senior Lecturer School of Health Staffordshire University.
Richard has over 30 years experience in clinical and academic radiography. He qualified as a radiographer in the Royal Navy, has a wide range of clinical experience and became a lecturer in 1980. His research into aspects of patient care are well published and his doctorate was awarded for his work on clinical competencies in radiography.
He was formerly a Principal Lecturer and the Director of postgraduate studies in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiography at the Department of Radiographic Studies, Keele University. He was the first editor of Radiography News, is a peer review editor for Radiography and former Chairman of the Midlands Branch of the Society and College of Radiographers. Richard is a specialist in general and dental radiography and has, for many years, been an authority on clinical care and radiographic research.
John Grant (Birmingham Only) - Everything you need to know about acquiring a dental Business
John Grant (Cohen Cramer Solicitors) has been advising dentists for some 20 years and is currently the Vice Chairman of the Association of Specialist Providers to Dentists.
Richard Lishmann (Birmingham & London) - The right protection - are you covered?
Richard is the managing partner at money4dentists. With more than 50 years of experience, the team is committed to providing a comprehensive service to dental professionals. It is this dedication that made this Specialist Independent Financial Adviser a 2008 Financial Adviser Awards Winner.
Ian Hardcastle (London Only) - Putting together your finance proposal
Ian Hardcastle is the Head of UK Healthcare for the RBS group looking after both the RBS and Natwest brands. He has been with the RBS group for 9 years and has previously worked in Corporate, Commercial, Manufacturing Operations and more recently was Head of Sales Development for the groups online retail sales division.
Neil Newman (Birmingham Only) - How to increase your income via a plan
Neil spent a considerable time in the armed forces. Upon leaving the military he has worked as a consultant within the health and safety and employment law. Recognising the increase in legislative burden and commercial potential he set up a company offering this service to commerce including dental practices.
Neil later transferred his knowledge and skills to the insurance industry where he spent 6 years as a Group Sales Director, latterly for a top 30 independent UK Insurance Brokerage. Subsequent to this, an exciting and innovative opportunity arose in early 2009 to manage Patient Plan Direct, offering dental businesses a fresh approach to patient payment plans.
Ross Clark (London Only) - Liberating the NHS: How the recent White Paper may impact dental and orthodontic practices.
Ross Clark is Partner and Head of Corporate at Hempsons. He specialises in the sale and purchase of dental and orthodontic practices and the transfer of GDS and PDS contracts.
Sponsors:
At NatWest, our Healthcare team brings a combination of sector expertise, local knowledge and the creativity to structure the right deal for your business. Specialist Relationship Managers are at the heart of our service.
RBA have a history of providing practical, hands on and cost effective HR and Business support to Dental and GP Practices across the UK. They specialise in providing outsourced HR support and consultancy services, managing and resolving one off people issues, ensuring they minimize legislative risk and claims and maximise employee engagement, contribution and performance.
Cohen Cramer is one of the Country's leading providers of legal services to dentists. Cohen Cramer are on the approved list of providers kept by the BDA. They are recommended by Practice Sales Agents, accountants and IFA's specialising in advising dentists, and most importantly, by a large number of their dental clients.
Shipleys is a firm of Chartered Tax Advisers with a well established reputation for providing Specialist Tax and Accountancy services to healthcare professionals; in particular Dentists.
The Shipleys team of consultants are highly qualified and experienced Tax and VAT specialists, drawn from PWC, KPMG and Ernst & Young.
money4dentists, the Specialist Independent Financial Advisers to Dentists (IFA's), have over 50 years experience behind them and advise dentists & their partners, & have a great record for guiding dentists efficiently, effectively and profitably through their professional and private financial decisions.
Having seven accolades to their name over the last five years, they have built the reputation as one of the most respected names within dentistry. money4dentists help guide dentists through all aspects of financial matters from residential & practice mortgages, to tax efficient savings & retirement planning.
Patient Plan Direct is an innovative, cost effective solution for a customised plan for dental practices. We deliver this service through a unique online portal, giving you more control and flexibility in direct debit collections.
Dodd & Co are one of the leading firms advising on all financial aspects within the dental industry.
Our specialist knowledge - which comes from acting for a large number of dental practices, enables us to provide an exceptionally high quality of specialist service. Work with us and we will assign a manager to you who you can contact for advice at any time. Our experts will produce accounts as quickly as possible after the year end and provide tax estimates as soon as the draft figures are available.
Hempsons is a specialist health and social care firm and its Dental Team (which includes dual qualified dentist lawyers) assists dentists and orthodontists with all their legal requirements, including; GDC Investigations, PCT Contractual/Performers List issues, Provider/Associate disputes, Clinical Negligence claims and Employment law.
Cost:
Price for Dentists –
£99 inc lunch
Price for Dental Care Professionals - £75 inc lunch