A Bruxism Assessment Questionnaire and Management Options

Add to favourites

Bruxism Anxiety Tooth grinding Teeth grinding Clenching of teeth Grinding Patient assessment Dental anxiety management Orthodontics Sleep apnoea

Aims and Learning Outcomes

Aims:

  • To provide a course to provide a 'bruxism assessment questionnaire' and how it may influence management options 
  • To provide an introduction to dental anxiety and effective management techniques

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, the delegate should be able to:

  • Understand various factors which may be involved in a patient's bruxism.
  • Offer advice to patients based on their response to the 'bruxism assessment questionnaire'.
  • Understand management options for bruxism.

Development Outcomes:

  • (C) Knowledge & Skills Development
Video

This Video is available on Portal TV to access please:

  1. Click on the Portal TV Logo
  2. Log into Portal
  3. Once logged in, go to iBooklet/Search for.../Portal TV in the menu on the left
  4. Click on Dental
  5. Look for the window for the recording you wish to view. In this case "A Bruxism Assessment Questionnaire and Management Options" and click on the blue button "REGISTER NOW"
  6. Once you complete your booking and pay the Portal charge, go back to the Portal TV tab and click the "REFRESH" button
  7. When you re-enter Dental, you will note that you are now registered and you can watch the recording by clicking on the video
  8. Once you have watched the recording, you can close the recording window
  • To demonstrate you have watched the recording and generate your certificate of attendance, you must return your reflective comments on the shortened evaluation form you will find in iBooklet/Manage.../Your Course Evaluations
  • Once you have submitted your form, your certificate can be accessed and downloaded in iBooklet/Reports & Certificates/Course Certificates in the usual way
  • You will have access to the recording until 31/03/2024 and can watch it as many times as you wish

If you have any problems, please email: nes.cpd.enquiries@nhs.scot

Disclaimer

Hypnosis conducted by a trained therapist or health care professional is considered a safe, complementary and alternative medical treatment. However, hypnosis may not be appropriate for all individuals.  Adverse reactions to hypnosis are rare, but may include:

  • Headache
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Anxiety or distress
  • Creation of false memories

Be cautious when hypnosis is proposed as a method to work through stressful events from earlier in life. This practice may cause strong emotions and can risk the creation of false memories.

User Comments

Excellent webinar. Various factors involved in bruxism were explained in detail. Very comprehensive questionnaire showing all the considerations when assessment and treating bruxism

Review
  • Published 16/12/2020
  • Last reviewd 31/03/2023
  • Next review due 31/03/2024