HISTORY OF THE FIRST YEARS

Originally Compiled By

Foreword by Ron Broadway


SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION

Personal Details

Vocational Training

Vocational Training within the Armed and Community Dental Services

Essential Steps on Qualification

The Faculty of General Dental Practitioners


SECTION 2 – NHS AND INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

NHS Structure

Contract with the NHS

Forms Issued by the Health Authorities

Forms Issued by the Department of Social Security

Independent and Private Practice

Private Treatment During Your V.T. Year


SECTION 3 – LAW AND ETHICS

Dentists and the Law

Complaints, Discipline, Appeals

The Coroner


SECTION 4 – MEDICAL HISTORIES

Assessment of the Patient’s Medical History

Implications of Common Medical Problems

Oral Manifestations of Drugs

Blood Values

High Risk Patients Hepatitis B Immunisation


SECTION 5 – ORTHODONTIC POINTERS

Tooth Development

Orthodontic Assessment

Cephalometric Analysis

Wire Gauge Guide


SECTION 6 – PRESCRIBING AND REFERRAL

Prescribing in Practice

Which Drugs and What Dose?

Referral Letters


SECTION 7 – PAIN, TRAUMA AND EMERGENCIES

Differential Diagnosis of Toothache

Trauma and Avulsion

Splinting Times

Assessment and Treatment of Fractured Primary Anterior Teeth

Assessment and Treatment of Displaced Primary Anterior Teeth

Assessment and Treatment of Fractured Permanent Anterior Teeth

Assessment and Treatment of Displaced Permanent Anterior Teeth

Root Canal Therapy

Acute Medical Conditions

Non-accidental injury

Emergencies – the Basic Procedure

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation


SECTION 8 – YOUR PRACTICE

Practice – A Business Approach

Practice –Finance

Dental Equipment

The Role of the Accountant

Health & Safety Audit and Checklist

Radiation Protection in Practice

Guidelines for handling Mercury

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

After VT – Becoming an Associate

Dental Practice Changes

A Practice Handbook

Associates Agreements


SECTION 9 – FURTHER INFORMATION

Drug and Alcohol Abuse

List of Useful Addresses

British Dental Association Publications

Directory of Major Dental Supply Companies

REGISTER YOUR COMPANY


Area Under Construction

Notes

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