Orthodontics for dental nurses
Janet Altenau
Dental Nurse Training Co-ordinator
Dental Nurse Education & Training Centre at Guys, Kings & St Thomas' Hospitals
The on-demand version of the January 2009 Lunch 'n' Learn live webinar.
1.5 hours verifiable CPD
"A great way to gain CPD experience."
"Keep it up. I am a convert - I will definitely be participating in more "webinars"
"Excellent way to communicate not only with the presenter but also with other dentists."
"Both informative and an enjoyable way to learn."
Verifiable CPD
On completion of the course you will be given a certificate for 1.5 hours verifiable CPD.
An evaluation is also available for you to provide feedback.
Learning aim
Develop the Dental Nurse's understanding of this important speciality.
Learning Objectives
To be aware of:
- Types of appliance available
- Classifications of malocclusions etc
- Possible treatments
Learning Outcome
At the end of the session the dental nurses will be able to:
- Understand the reasons for carrying out Orthodontic treatment
- Have knowledge of the various different methods of treatment available
- Have a working knowledge of the appliance component parts
About the Presenter
Janet joined the dental nurse training course at King's in 1970, and following qualification took the National examination in November 1971.
Janet spent many years working as a trained/qualified Dental Nurse and Orthodontics was the first deptartment that she was in charge of. She then spent more time in other areas such as Periodontology, Prosthetics and Oral Surgery, where she worked alongside oral surgeons in main theatres, as well as the routine clinical work of extractions, biopsy's and implants etc.
In 1986 Janet successfully completed the City & Guilds Further Education Teachers Certificate, achieving a credit award. Since enjoying the teaching aspect of her role and the contact it provides with Dental Nurses who are working towards gaining their own qualification and making Dental Nursing their professional career choice.
Alongside her teaching role at King's, she is also involved in the CPD courses for both internal and external Dental Nurses which are organised and run at the Dental Institute.
Janet is a qualified City & Guilds Assessor & an Internal Verifier for the NVQ course, and has been the local organiser for the National examination for the past 20 years.
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