About this course
This free course focuses on the essentials of patient recall appointments in dentistry. Based on the NICE and FGDP (CGDent) guidelines, it is tailored to enhance the understanding and skills of dental professionals, including dentists, dental care professionals, receptionists, and practice managers, in managing effective recall visits for various patient categories.
Through this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of recall visits, their purpose, and how to determine appropriate recall intervals based on individual patient needs. The course covers detailed considerations for adults, children, and patients with special needs, emphasising the importance of tailored recall strategies.
Key topics include clinical examination consistency, comprehensive diagnosis, and personalised treatment planning. This course equips you with the tools and knowledge necessary for optimal patient management through effective recall appointments.
This course is relevant to dentists, nurses, hygienists, therapists, receptionists, practice managers, and other dental care professionals.
CPD Time: 1 hour (1 CPD Credit)
Customer feedback on this course
- Extremely informative and detailed, especially regarding individualised recall strategies.
- Comprehensive examination of recall intervals for different patient groups was enlightening.
- Helpful insights into personalising patient care in recall appointments.
- Very effective in improving our approach to patient recall intervals and treatment planning.
Assessment: 12 MCQs. Pass mark 75%. more…
On passing the assessment you will immediately receive a GDC-recognised Enhanced CPD Certificate.
Aim:
To enhance dental professionals' understanding and application of optimal recall visit strategies.
Course objective:
• Provide a comprehensive overview of recall visits.
• Outline strategies for effective clinical examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will:
• Define recall visits and understand their significance.
• Identify appropriate recall intervals for various patient groups.
• Conduct thorough clinical examinations with consistent record-keeping.
• Develop comprehensive diagnoses and individualised treatment plans.
• Adjust future recall intervals based on structured risk assessments.
GDC Development Outcomes:
A, D
Learning content:
Recall Visits | Recall Frequency for Adults | Recall Frequency for Children | Patients with Special Needs | Clinical Examination | Diagnosis and Treatment Planning | Course Completion
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Patient Recalls - Record Keeping
Course Description
Recall Visits
Recall visits are essential follow-up appointments to monitor the patient's oral health after completing a treatment plan. This section covers the importance of recording the interval for recall visits and ensuring that it is based on individual patient needs, oral health status, and risk factors.
Recall Frequency for Adults
Determining the appropriate recall frequency for adult patients is influenced by factors such as oral hygiene, previous dental history, and lifestyle. This section explains how to adjust recall intervals between 3 and 24 months based on disease risk and patient-specific factors.
Recall Frequency for Children
This section focuses on the special considerations for children’s recall visits, including their developmental milestones and higher susceptibility to caries. Recall intervals should be tailored to individual needs, with a maximum of 12 months between visits for most children.
Patients with Special Needs
Tailoring recall intervals for patients with special needs requires a personalised approach. This section covers how to assess the patient’s oral health and impairment severity to determine appropriate recall frequency, often in collaboration with specialists.
Clinical Examination
A comprehensive clinical examination during recall visits is essential for assessing oral health. This section details the steps of a recall exam, including extra-oral and intra-oral assessments, soft tissue evaluation, and reviewing medical history to detect any changes since the last visit.
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Based on the clinical examination, a diagnosis should be made, and a treatment plan discussed with the patient. This section explains how to update treatment plans, focusing on preventing disease progression and addressing any new findings from the recall examination.
Course Completion
Participants will complete a feedback survey, take a multiple-choice exam, and receive a GDC-compliant CPD certificate. The course provides dental professionals with the tools to enhance patient recall processes, ensuring effective oral health management and personalised care.
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 |
| Optimising Patient Recall Appointments |
| How does this relate to my field of practice? |
| Very important for maintaining patient oral health and improving practice efficiency. |
| Which development outcome(s) does it link to? |
| A, D |
| What benefit will this have to my work? |
| Enhanced understanding of recall intervals, improved patient management, and treatment outcomes. |
| How will I meet this learning or maintenance need? |
| Enrol in the course "Patient Recall Appointments: Strategies for Effective Management". |
| 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.