Mastering Dental Equipment: Operation and Maintenance

About This Course

Master the ins and outs of dental equipment operation, maintenance, infection control, and imaging systems with this comprehensive course. Explore advanced techniques and stay up-to-date with the latest technological advancements.

Why Take This Course?

This course addresses the common challenge that dental professionals face in understanding and maintaining their dental equipment. From advanced operation techniques to routine maintenance practices, the course provides a comprehensive understanding of dental equipment and imaging systems. In addition, infection control is also covered extensively, discussing the risks and how to mitigate them through sterilization processes, implementation of control policies, and compliance with disinfection auditing. Overall, the course aims to equip dental professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to operate, maintain, and ensure the safety of their dental equipment and imaging systems.

The course “Mastering Dental Equipment: Operation and Maintenance” provides a comprehensive understanding of dental equipment operation, maintenance, infection control, and imaging systems. It covers advanced operation techniques, troubleshooting common issues, routine maintenance practices, infection control policies, and dental imaging equipment. The course is beneficial for dental professionals who want to enhance their skills, stay updated with the latest advancements, and provide quality patient care.

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How This Course Supports GDC Enhanced Dental CPD

“Dental professionals have a duty to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. A primary qualification is only the first step in their education and development which should last throughout their professional life” General Dental Council

Learning Objectives	Anticipated Outcomes
1: By the end of this course, students will have a deep understanding of dental equipment mechanics and will be able to operate various dental equipment optimally.	1: Upon completion of the course, students are expected to demonstrate improved skills in operating and maintaining dental equipment.
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to perform routine maintenance and repair common equipment failures.	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely enhance their practice’s safety and hygiene standards by implementing effective infection control measures.
3: Students will demonstrate their ability to implement effective infection control policies and handle dental equipment in compliance with sterilisation processes.	3: The course should lead to an increase in students’ ability to troubleshoot common equipment issues, reducing downtime in their practice.
4: By the final session, participants will have mastered the understanding and operation of dental imaging equipment.	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to the overall improvement in dental services by enhancing the technical proficiency of the dental technicians.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed the competency to evaluate and adopt recent advancements in dental equipment.	5: Following the course, the expectation is that students will stay up-to-date with recent advancements in dental equipment, contributing to their continuous professional development.

Regulatory Standards

GDC	CQC
✅ A – Effective Communication ✅ B – Effective Management ✅ C – Maintenance in Field of Practice ✅ D – Maintenance in Patient Confidence	✅ Caring ✅ Effective ✅ Leadership ✅ Responsive ✅ Safe

🕐 60 minutes of Enhanced Dental CPD

Course Description

The course “Mastering Dental Equipment: Operation and Maintenance” is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of dental equipment operation, maintenance, infection control, and imaging systems. The first module explores the advanced operation of dental equipment, including detailed study of mechanics, optimal operation techniques, troubleshooting common issues, and understanding the latest technological advancements. It also encourages learners to envision the future of dental equipment. The second module delves into the routine maintenance practices and common repair protocols for dental equipment. It also discusses when to involve professional repair services, how to store dental equipment for long periods, and provides a detailed case study on managing a major equipment breakdown. The third module focuses on infection control in relation to dental equipment. It discusses the risks and how to mitigate them through sterilization processes, implementation of control policies, and compliance with disinfection auditing. An exercise on designing an infection control policy is also included. Module four introduces learners to dental imaging equipment, covering its operation, maintenance, safety concerns, and recent advancements. A case study on the transition to digital imaging is also part of this module. The final module provides a summary of the course, recapping advanced equipment operation, maintenance practices, infection control, and knowledge on imaging equipment. It also reviews the exercises and case studies completed throughout the course, and consolidates the core takeaways for students.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of the Mastering Dental Equipment course covers advanced operation of dental equipment, maintenance and repairs, infection control, and dental imaging equipment. The section includes detailed study of equipment mechanics, optimal operation, troubleshooting common issues, infection risks, sterilization processes, and safe imaging equipment operation. The course also covers technological advancements, long-term storage, equipment disinfection auditing, and digital imaging transition. The section ends with a summary of core takeaways, course exercises, case studies, and an overview of the entire course.

Section 2

Section 2 of the Mastering Dental Equipment course covers maintenance and repairs of dental equipment, infection control and dental equipment, and dental imaging equipment. Students will learn routine maintenance practices, how to identify and repair common equipment failures, and when to involve professional repair services. They will also understand the risks of infection in dental equipment, implement infection control policies, and audit equipment disinfection compliance. Additionally, students will gain knowledge of safe and effective operation of dental imaging equipment, including recent advancements and transitioning to digital imaging. The section concludes with a summary of advanced equipment operation, maintenance and infection control, and imaging equipment knowledge, along with core takeaways from the course.

Section 3

Section 3 of Mastering Dental Equipment: Operation and Maintenance covers infection control and dental equipment, including understanding infection risks, sterilization processes, implementing infection control policies, equipment disinfection auditing and compliance, and the design of an infection control policy.

Section 4

Section 4 of the course covers a deep dive into dental imaging equipment, safe and effective operation of imaging equipment, maintenance and safety concerns of imaging equipment, recent advancements in dental imaging, and a case study on transitioning to digital imaging.

Section 5

Section 5 of this course provides a summary of the course content, including an overview of advanced equipment operation, maintenance and infection control, knowledge on dental imaging equipment, and a review of course exercises and case studies. The section concludes with the core takeaways from the course.

Course Reviews

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Very informative and well-structured course. I particularly enjoyed learning about the latest technological advancements in dental equipment operation. It will definitely help me in my practice.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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The module on infection control was a great refresher for me. The exercise on designing an infection control policy was also very useful in implementing better practices in my clinic.

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✅ Met Course Outcomes

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✅ Had Positive Impact

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I found the case study on managing a major equipment breakdown to be extremely helpful. It provided practical solutions and insights on how to avoid such situations in the future.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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