CARIOUS LESION MANAGEMENT IN POSTERIOR TEETH - FRIDAY 3rd OCTOBER 2025

Venue:   School of Dentistry, Education Wing

Dates:    Friday 3^rd October 2025

Time:    8.45am to 9:00am Arrival and Registration - Close at 5:00pm

Course Speakers:

Dr Nick Longridge: Senior Clinical Lecturer / Honorary Consultant in Endodontics, University of Liverpool

Mr Leon Bassi: Clinical Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry (Dental Therapy Practice), University of Liverpool

 Who Should Attend?

The course is aimed at qualified Dental therapists. It meets the GDC requirements for enhanced CPD.

Course Description

Aim: To enable the Dental therapist to offer evidence based carious lesion management in primary care. Carious lesions in posterior teeth present distinct challenges for dental therapists working within their scope of practice due to the close proximity of the dental pulp and the potential for carious exposures of the pulp. This course will cover essential carious lesion management protocols and address an evidence-based strategies for optimal patient care.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the event delegates will be able to:

• Outline carious lesion detection strategies
• Discuss special investigations and radiographic interpretations for carious lesions. 
• Describe non-invasive, micro-invasive and invasive carious lesion management options
• Describe the anatomy of the Dentine-Pulp Complex.
• Define current diagnostic criteria for carious lesions and pulpal status.
• Discuss clinical protocols for optimal management asepsis during treatment including dental dam isolation.
• Develop practical skills in carious lesion management and restoration including optimal pulpal management with Biodentine XP during inadvertent carious exposures.
• Refer to these concepts with scenario-based learning.
• Discuss indications for onward referral for further endodontic management/Cuspal Protection. 

*This programme qualifies for 6.5 hours of verifiable CPD*

*This course links to Enhanced CPD development outcomes: C*