The Centre for Advanced Dental Education (CADE) leverages on SkillsFuture Singapore(SSG) funding to provide quality continuing education training to Oral Health Practitioners in Singapore. SSG is a statutory board under the Ministry of Education that aims to provide Singaporeans and Permanent Residents with the opportunities to develop their fullest potential throughout life, regardless of their starting points.
For a start, CADE is pleased to offer 4 specially curated workshops for Oral Health Practitioners to upskill and hone their clinical acumen; one workshop is on communications and behavioural management and three workshops on restorative dentistry namely, endodontics, prosthodontics and geriatric dentistry.
Applicable course subsidies
- Enhanced Training Support SMEs
- 40 years old or older eligible for MCES (Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy)
Restorative Workshop Series 1 |
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Management of Deep Caries – Vital Pulp Therapy or Root Canal TreatmentTraditionally, clinicians are familiar with full pulpectomy (and root canal treatment) as the first-line option for managing the pulp deemed to be irreversibly inflamed. In recent years, vital pulp therapy in mature teeth is being re-examined with renewed interest and is gaining traction. It is perhaps time to re-examine and incorporate this potentially conservative approach, as part of our daily practice. |
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Date & Time : Saturday, 19 March 2022 0900 hr- 1700 hr (7 CPE points) |
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Restorative Workshop Series 2
Restoring Tooth, from Apex to Crown
Restoration of the endodontically treated tooth require a holistic approach. Beginning with the end in mind, this workshop will bring the participants through the decision processes and technical challenges from obturation, foundation restoration and cuspal coverage.
Date & Time : Saturday, 30th April & Saturday, 7th May 2022 0900 - 1700 (14 CPE points)
Venue : NUCOHS L9 Auditorium/L9 Simulation Lab
Trainers : Dr Ode Wataru, Dr Frank Lee, Dr Christopher Quek and Dr Wendy Wang
Target Audience : Dentists
Workshop Flyer & Fees : Watch this space
Restorative Workshop Series 3
Managing Challenging Cases in Elderly Patients
With increasing life expectancy and retention of natural teeth, the elderly patients present with unique set of oral health issues that need to be addressed. Oral healthcare professionals play a critical role in maintaining oral function, which in turn ensure better quality of life for such patients.
The prevalence of root caries has been shown to increase with age. Such cervical lesions are not easy to manage due to their location and proximity to the gingiva, making it challenging for preventive and restorative access.
Many of the elderly patients also rely on removable prostheses to replace their missing teeth and restore their function. Careful considerations must be placed on the fabrication of dentures to ensure patient comfort and acceptance.
Date & Time : Saturday, 4 June 2022 0900 - 1700 (7 CPE points)
Venue : NUCOHS L9 Auditorium/L9 Simulation Lab
Trainers : Dr Tay Chong Meng, Dr Tan Mei Na and Dr Joanne Uy
Target Audience : Dentists
Workshop Flyer & Fees : Watch this space
SSG Funded Workshops
Workshop on Communications and Behavioural Management
Promoting Oral Health through Behavioural Change
The Potential of Motivational Interviewing
“It is so hard to get patients to keep their teeth clean! How can I get them to listen to my advice?” Does it sound familiar?
Oral health is an important part of holistic health. The achievement of oral health requires a combination of prevention and treatment which complement one another. Effective prevention is anchored upon successful patient education which results in sustainable behavioural and lifestyle changes for a healthy mouth. Motivational interviewing can be leveraged for patient engagement and shape effective patient education.
Date & Time : Saturday, 18 June 2022 0900 - 1700 (7 CPE points)
Venue : NUCOHS L9 Auditorium/L7 or L8 Clinic (to be confirmed)
Trainers : A/P Wong Mun Loke, A/P Gao Xiaoli and Ms Hor Chuen Yee
Target Audience : Dentists and Oral Health Therapists
Workshop Flyer & Fees : Watch this space
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