About this course
This comprehensive course is tailored for dental care professionals to expand their knowledge in oral medicine. It focuses on common oral medicine conditions, enhancing skills in diagnosis, management, and patient care.
Oral medicine is a vital field within dental care, dealing with various conditions affecting the mouth and facial region. As dental nurses, hygienists, and therapists, gaining knowledge in this area is very important. This course aims to impart a comprehensive understanding of oral medicine, focusing on conditions commonly encountered in dental practice.
Your roles often place you at the forefront of patient interactions. This course is designed to empower you with the knowledge to not only assist in the clinical setting but also to advise and support friends and family who may experience these conditions.
It's important to remember, however, that while you can provide guidance and support based on your knowledge, actual diagnosis and treatment plans should be left to dentists or doctors.
Each oral medicine condition is presented here in a detailed yet accessible manner, focusing on the essentials relevant to your professional responsibilities.
This course is structured to provide essential information without overwhelming detail. It will enable you to better understand the conditions your patients might face, enhance patient care, and improve collaboration within the dental team.
This course is relevant to dental nurses, hygienists, therapists, also for dentists and other dental care professionals.
CPD Time: 2 hours (2 CPD Credits)
Customer feedback on this course
- Invaluable insights into oral medicine, greatly enhanced my clinical practice.
- Covered a wide range of conditions, very informative and practical.
- The course improved my understanding of patient care in oral medicine.
- Excellent structure, making complex topics easy to grasp.
- Essential for any DCP looking to advance in oral medicine.
Assessment: 12 MCQs. Pass mark 75%. more…
On passing the assessment you will immediately receive a GDC-recognised Enhanced CPD Certificate.
Aim:
To provide DCPs with an in-depth understanding of common oral medicine conditions, enhancing their skills in diagnosis, management, and patient care.
Course objective:
• Identify and understand key oral medicine conditions.
• Educate and support patients, collaborating effectively in a dental team.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will:
• Recognise symptoms and treatments of specific oral conditions.
• Differentiate between various oral diseases.
• Understand the pathophysiology of oral medicine conditions.
• Apply knowledge to patient care and education.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary dental team.
GDC Development Outcomes:
C
Learning content:
Aphthous Stomatitis | Atypical Facial Pain | Behçet Disease | Black Hairy Tongue | Burning Mouth Syndrome | Cold Sores - Herpes Labialis | Oral Candidiasis | Oral Lichen Planus | Pemphigus and Pemphigoid | Salivary Gland Diseases | Trigeminal Neuralgia | Course Completion
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Oral Medicine for DCPs
Course Description
Aphthous Stomatitis
Aphthous Stomatitis involves recurrent, non-contagious mouth ulcers. Dental professionals will learn to identify causes, such as nutritional deficiencies, stress, and trauma, and manage patient discomfort through topical treatments and prevention strategies.
Atypical Facial Pain
Atypical Facial Pain is a chronic condition with non-specific symptoms. This section covers the diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and multidisciplinary management of facial pain that does not fit typical neuralgia patterns.
Behçet Disease
Behçet Disease is a rare, multisystem inflammatory disorder characterised by recurrent oral ulcers. This section emphasises recognising oral manifestations and collaborating with medical professionals for systemic management.
Black Hairy Tongue
Black Hairy Tongue is a benign condition caused by poor oral hygiene or medications, leading to dark, furry tongue appearance. Dental professionals learn to diagnose, treat, and educate patients on improving oral hygiene to resolve this condition.
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Burning Mouth Syndrome presents as a persistent burning sensation without visible abnormalities. This section focuses on symptom management, addressing underlying psychological or nutritional causes, and providing supportive care.
Cold Sores - Herpes Labialis
Cold sores, caused by HSV-1, are highly contagious blisters that recur periodically. This section covers the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and management of cold sores, focusing on antiviral treatments and patient education to prevent transmission.
Oral Candidiasis
Oral candidiasis is a fungal infection common in immunocompromised patients or denture wearers. Learn about the different types of candidiasis, diagnostic methods, and effective antifungal treatments to manage and prevent recurrence.
Oral Lichen Planus
Oral Lichen Planus is an autoimmune condition affecting the oral mucosa, presenting as white lacy patches or painful erosions. This section covers diagnosis, treatment with topical corticosteroids, and long-term monitoring for potential malignancy.
Pemphigus and Pemphigoid
These are autoimmune blistering diseases affecting the skin and mucous membranes. Dental professionals learn to recognise oral lesions, manage symptoms with immunosuppressants, and collaborate with specialists for comprehensive care.
Salivary Gland Diseases
Salivary gland disorders include conditions like sialolithiasis, Sjögren's syndrome, and infections. This section emphasises early detection, diagnosis through imaging, and management strategies to maintain oral health.
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal Neuralgia causes sudden, severe facial pain, often misdiagnosed as dental pain. This section teaches differential diagnosis, management with medications or surgery, and the dental professional’s role in patient support.
Course Completion
Participants will provide feedback, take a multiple-choice exam, and receive a GDC-compliant CPD certificate. The course emphasises practical knowledge in diagnosing and managing oral medicine conditions in dental practice.
You can copy and adapt this example PDP entry for your own needs and circumstances. The format complies with GDC guidance on PDP structure.
| PDP Learning or Maintenance need |
| Enhancing knowledge in oral medicine conditions |
| How does this relate to my field of practice? |
| Very important for accurate diagnosis and effective patient management in dental care. |
| Which development outcome(s) does it link to? |
| C |
| What benefit will this have to my work? |
| Improved diagnostic and management skills, enhanced patient care in oral medicine. |
| How will I meet this learning or maintenance need? |
| Enrol in the course "Oral Medicine for DCPs". |
| When will I complete this by? |
Note: After copying and adapting the suggested PDP entry, remember to reflect, plan, act, and evaluate for every CPD activity you undertake.