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Educational Resources for TVT Trainees  -  Select a resource below

Gibbs reflective cycle Website

Gibbs’ reflective cycle is arguably one of the most famous models of reflection leading you through different stages to make sense of an experience

Provided by Edinburgh University

Infection Prevention Control and Decontamination Turas Pages

Information and resources that will support your knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control. 

The QIiPT team regularly update their national resources, please visit this page often to keep up to date with guidance changes

Periodontal Classification

This short video describes the new periodontal classification which was released in 2017 by the EFP. The content of this video has been based on the intended use of the new classification as outlined by the British Society of Periodontology.

Mouth Cancer and Potentially Malignant Disorders e-Learning Modules

This educational package is made up of 3 eLearning modules.

  • Module 1 - Incidence and Risk Factors
  • Module 2 - Clinical Examination and Diagnosis
  • Module 3 - Benign Abnormalities, Referral and Skin Cancer
Talking to Patients About Money e-Learning Module

Talking to Patients About Money e-Learning Module

This interactive learning resource will provide advice and guidance for discussing treatment plans and costs with patients in the dental practice.

Effective Team Working e-Learning Module
Graphic of e-learning which is also a link to the  Effective Team Working eLearning Module

eLearning Module

Effective Team Working eLearning Module

This module will provide guidance and recommendations for behaviours and practices that will be benefit a new member of staff integrating into an established team and developing as a leader within the workplace.

Introduction to LEPs e-Learning Module

Introduction to LEPs for Dental Vocational Training 

The aim of this eLearning module is to provide all members of the dental team with comprehensive knowledge and skills related to the continuous development of a Vocational Dental Practitioner over their training period. The module is focused on longitudinal evaluation of performance.

Health and Safety VT e-Learning Module

Health and Safety VT e-Learning Module

This interactive learning resource will provide advice and guidance for health and safety in the dental practice.

Minamata: Placing Posterior Composites on Children under 15 years

A short video in which Dr Alex Keightley, Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, NHS Lothian discusses and demonstrates placing a Posterior Composite Restoration on children under the age of 15 in light of the new Minamata Legislation restricting the use of Amalgam.

Please note that as the demonstration takes place on a phantom head the normal Standard Infection Control Precautions have not been adhered to as strictly as they would be in a clinical setting