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SUMMARY:Beyond the Drill: A Journey into Armed Forces Dentistry
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DESCRIPTION:2.30 pm        \n\nCoffee, Registration & Viewing of Posters produced by the following dental students: \n\nMichael McBrearty – Case Report: A rare presentation of a sublingual swelling due to a herniated mylohyoid muscle.Amaan Amjad – Laugier-Hunziker Syndrome: A Case ReportShivani Chohan – A puzzling case of exfoliative cheilitisSultan Alotaibi – Papillary Cystadenoma: A Rate Encounter in The Buccal Sulcus3.15 pm          \n\nBeyond the Drill: A Journey into Armed Forces Dentistry\n\nAlastair Armer, Clinical Teaching Fellow in Restorative Medicine, University Dental Hospital Manchester\n\nLearning ojbectives:\n\nUnderstanding the Role of Armed Forces Dentistry:Explore the history and evolution of the Royal Army Dental Corps (RADC) and its significance within the wider military environment.Discuss the unique challenges faced by dental professionals in providing care to armed forces personnel during peacetime and on operations.Highlight the critical role of uniformed dental teams in maintaining dental fitness for soldiers on the front line.Differences Between Civilian and Military Dentistry:Compare and contrast the practice of dentistry in the armed forces with civilian practice.Address the unique lifestyle and training pathways available to Armed Forces dentists.Recruitment and Career Opportunities:Describe the recruitment process for all dental professionals.Discuss both Regular (full-time) and Reserve (part-time) career paths available in the Royal Army Dental Corps.CPD Development Outcomes:\n\nOutcome A: Clinical Effectiveness:\n\nClinical practices specific to military settings including trauma management, emergency dental care, and unique challenges faced during deployments.Outcome B: Communication Skills:\n\nEffective communication is vital in armed forces dentistry, not only with patients but also the chain of command.Outcome C: Professionalism:\n\nThe Army expects high standards of professionalism, knowing how to deal with ethical dilemmas and confidentiality in military contextsOutcome D: Management and Leadership Skills:\n\nArmed forces dentist take on leadership roles, including team management, resource allocation, and adapting to diverse environments.4.15 pm          \n\nClose\n\n
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