Training Aim

To improve knowledge and raise awareness of the risks related to manual handling and how the implementation of appropriate control measures can reduce the risk of injury.

Training Objectives

  • Understand the risks and hazards associated with manual handling
  • Recognise the legal responsibilities of employers and employees
  • Aware of how to evaluate risks to enable the implementation of appropriate control measures to prevent or reduce the risk of injury and damage
  • Able to identify ergonomic issues within the dental practice setting

GDC Development Outcome 

B - Effective management of self and effective management of others or effective work with others in the dental team, in the interests of patients; providing constructive leadership where appropriate.

Training News

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Look After Your Dental Equipment

You’re the expert when it comes to keeping your patients in good health, but do you now how to do the same for your valuable dental equipment?

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Tips & Tricks: The Art of Composite

There is an increased awareness of the pitfalls of preparing teeth for restorations as well as the advantages of adhesive dentistry as an alternative option...

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Routine Examination of Pressure Vessel Equipment

At DD, we appreciate that employers have many compliance issues to deal with during their working life let alone during the current pandemic, so this letter is to bring you up to date with the current advice about pressure vessel/plant equipment routine examination or testing during this difficult time.

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