A Paediatric Dental Overview for the Dental Therapist - 23rd September 2025
Presented by Dr Mary Skene and Dr John Linden
Mary Skene Bio -After completing undergraduate dental training, Mary sought post graduate training dental/ medical experiences in various locations around Scotland/ North England. On completion of her specialist training, Mary was appointed as Specialist Paediatric dental clinical lead in West Lothian for 7 years. Last year Mary re-entered training to complete her consultant examinations- she is now based at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People Edinburgh and Edinburgh Dental Institute. Mary's passions are in post graduate teaching and equity of patient care.
John Linden Bio -After graduating from Glasgow Dental School and completing his vocational training year in Ayrshire, John completed three years of dental core training working within hospital and community paediatric dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral surgery and orthodontics across Scotland. He has since worked within the Public Dental Service in Glasgow and then subsequently in NHS Lothian with his practice limited to paediatric dentistry. He has obtained his membership for the Royal College of Surgeons Glasgow and has a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education from Newcastle University. John is currently a Specialty Registrar in Paediatric Dentistry at the Glasgow Dental Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow and holds an Honorary Teaching role with the Dental School. He is currently undertaking a Master’s Degree in Health Professions Education and joins the Scottish Clinical Leadership Fellowship 2025 cohort with NHS Education for Scotland.
Aims:
To equip the dental therapist in treating the paediatric patient both in knowledge and complementing with hands on clinical skills - radiographs, local anaesthetic, Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and hall crowns.
Objectives:
Examine behavioural management techniques of anxious and sensory/ neurodivergent children.
Review best evidence practice of prevention and primary teeth caries management - reflecting with case examples.
Integrate this knowledge into clinical practice performing in the clinical skills unit: radiology positioning, local anaesthetic technique, placement of SDF and hall crowns.
Discuss hints and tips using clinical case scenarios either of your own or real examples provided by the tutors.
GDC Outcomes A&C
Organised by: Taylor Fox of Advanced Dentistry & Clinical Skills Centre
Phone Number: 07384549283
The A9 is the main trunk road into Perth. We are located in the centre of Perth with good transport links. Perth Train Station is a 10 minute walk away as is the main Bus Station. All day parking is available behind the Academy at Thimblerow car park, charges apply. The car park is only a 2 minute walk away. Entry to the Academy is via our Sure Smile Studio located on the ground floor of 31 South Methven Street, Perth, PH1 5PE.
Prices
Please find a list of tickets for this event below.
Advance booking is available from 9 May 2025 until 26 June 2025.
Late booking is available from 26 June 2025 until 24 August 2025.
| Ticket |
Advance booking |
Late booking |
| Dental Therapist |
£75.00 |
£75.00 |
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