Welcome to our comprehensive online course on the Bones of the Skull, designed specifically for dental professionals to master the anatomy of the skull, enhancing diagnostic and treatment skills in dental practice.
Perfect for ORE, LDS, BDS, Royal College Exams.
Member Feedback on Bones of the Skull
Extremely informative with detailed anatomical descriptions
Very important for understanding complex cranial structures
Highly beneficial for clinical application
Comprehensive and well-structured - thank you
Your Professional Development Plan: Regulatory authorities recommend that CPD/CE is undertaken based on learning needs that you have identified and entered into your PDP. Some authorities may not accept your CPD as verifiable unless it has been identified in the PDP before you undertake it.
Here is an example, using the GDC's recommended format, for a PDP entry for this course.
PDP Learning or Maintenance need
Understanding and identifying the anatomy of the skull.
How does this relate to my field of practice?
This is essential in my role as a dental professional for accurate diagnosis and effective patient care.
Which GDC development outcome(s) does it link to?
C
What benefit will this have to my work?
Enhancing my skills in this area will allow me to:
Accurately list and identify the bones of the cranium and facial skull, detailing their important anatomical features.
Locate and name the major suture lines of the skull and the articulating bones that form these sutures.
Define the paranasal sinuses and accurately identify the location of each sinus.
Name the bones that constitute the walls of the orbit and identify the various openings associated with the orbit.
Identify the bones and structures that form the nasal septum and nasal conchae, and precisely locate the hyoid bone.
Identify the bony openings of the skull, noting their locations and associated structures.
How will I meet this learning or maintenance need?
Complete the 'Bones of the Skull' course, focusing on detailed anatomical knowledge and practical identification skills. Apply learning in clinical practice and seek peer feedback for continuous improvement.
When will I complete this by?
2025
PDP Learning or Maintenance need
Identifying the anatomy of the skull.
How does this relate to my field of practice?
Essential for patient care and accurate diagnosis.
Which GDC development outcome(s) does it link to?
C
What benefit will this have to my work?
Enhanced identification skills, understanding of anatomical structures, and improved diagnostic abilities.
How will I meet this learning or maintenance need?
Finish the course and apply learnings in practice with peer feedback.
When will I complete this by?
2025
Bones of the Skull
This online learning course has clear and concise aims, objectives and anticipated outcomes, listed below. These will appear on the Dentaljuce Enhanced CPD Certificate, along with the time spent, dates, and detailed topics you studied within the module. Certificates can be printed at any time, covering any range of dates. Dentaljuce CPD complies with the UK GDC's requirements for enhanced verifiable continuing professional development.
Aim:
The aim of this course is to provide dental professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy of the skull, including the identification of its bones, sutures, sinuses, and key structures.
Objective:
To enable participants to accurately list, identify, and describe the bones of the cranium and facial skull, including their significant features.
To equip participants with the knowledge to locate and name the major suture lines, paranasal sinuses, orbital walls, nasal structures, and the bony openings of the skull.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will:
be able to list and identify the bones of the cranium and facial skull, detailing their important anatomical features.
be able to locate and name the major suture lines of the skull and the articulating bones that form these sutures.
be able to define the paranasal sinuses and accurately identify the location of each sinus.
be able to name the bones that constitute the walls of the orbit and identify the various openings associated with the orbit.
be able to identify the bones and structures that form the nasal septum and nasal conchae, and precisely locate the hyoid bone.
be able to identify the bony openings of the skull, noting their locations and associated structures.
GDC Outcomes: C
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Aim
The aim of this course is to provide dental professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy of the skull, including the identification of its bones, sutures, sinuses, and key structures, to enhance diagnostic and treatment skills in dental practice.
Course objectives
To enable participants to accurately list, identify, and describe the bones of the cranium and facial skull, including their significant features.
To equip participants with the knowledge to locate and name the major suture lines, paranasal sinuses, orbital walls, nasal structures, and the bony openings of the skull.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will, with respect to the components that he or she has elected to study as listed below:
be able to list and identify the bones of the cranium and facial skull, detailing their important anatomical features.
be able to locate and name the major suture lines of the skull and the articulating bones that form these sutures.
be able to define the paranasal sinuses and accurately identify the location of each sinus.
be able to name the bones that constitute the walls of the orbit and identify the various openings associated with the orbit.
be able to identify the bones and structures that form the nasal septum and nasal conchae, and precisely locate the hyoid bone.
be able to identify the bony openings of the skull, noting their locations and associated structures.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): C.
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