Trigeminal neuralgia
Understanding and managing Trigeminal neuralgia is very important for dental professionals, as it is often mistaken for severe toothache.
Trigeminal Neuralgia is a chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from the face to the brain. Characterised by sudden, severe, and sharp facial pain, often described as electric-shock-like, it can occur in bouts lasting from a few seconds to several minutes.
The pain, typically felt on one side of the face, can be triggered by everyday activities such as eating, talking, or touching the face. The ability to correctly diagnose trigeminal neuralgia can help avoid unnecessary dental treatment and provide appropriate advice to patients.
Our course on 'Trigeminal neuralgia' covers the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options, providing comprehensive knowledge on this important topic.
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Participant Feedback Report
Participants provided consistently positive feedback about the "Trigeminal Neuralgia" module, highlighting its clear structure, practical relevance, and high-quality content which significantly enhanced their diagnostic and management skills.
Key Strengths
Participants particularly appreciated:
- The clarity and concise nature of the content, making complex concepts easier to understand and apply clinically.
- The inclusion of practical videos, especially demonstrating surgical procedures, effectively complementing theoretical knowledge.
- The module’s effectiveness as a refresher and comprehensive summary, aiding in diagnosing and managing a challenging clinical condition.
Specific Positive Comments from Participants
Participants offered numerous favourable comments about their learning experience, including:
- "An excellent, well laid-out course pitched at exactly the right level."
- "Very good summary of a condition which is difficult to diagnose."
- "The module was amazing; the whole video gave insight into the procedure practically. Learned about new advancements and treatment protocols which are going to help in daily practice."
- "Clear and concise."
- "Well put together and the video of surgical procedures was very informative."
- "Excellent refresher."
Participants noted that the course effectively updated their clinical knowledge and provided valuable insights applicable to everyday patient management.
Areas for Improvement
Though highly positive overall, a minor suggestion for enhancement included:
- Potentially incorporating more scenario-based questions to consolidate learning and facilitate practical application of course content.
Closed-Question Feedback Summary
- Met learning objectives: 100% strongly agree/agree
- Good quality: 100% strongly agree/agree
- Useful & relevant: 100% strongly agree/agree
- Engaging: 100% strongly agree/agree
- Pitched at right level: 100% strongly agree/agree
These results clearly demonstrate exceptional participant satisfaction with the course quality, relevance, and value.
Overall Participant Impression
Participants highly praised the "Trigeminal Neuralgia" module for being clear, informative, and clinically relevant, significantly enhancing their confidence and skills in diagnosing and managing this complex condition. The integration of practical resources, particularly surgical videos, was noted as especially beneficial, making it a valuable educational experience for dental professionals.
Aim
The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this Dentaljuce module is to allow learners to improve their knowledge, and diagnostic and management skills in trigeminal neuralgia.
Course objective
- To improve the learner's knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of trigeminal neuralgia.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will:- Know the causes of trigeminal neuralgia
- Know how to diagnose trigeminal neuralgia
- Know and be able to advise on the non-surgical treatment options
- Know and be able to advise on the surgical treatment options
- through achieving these outcomes, provide an improved level of service to their patients.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): A C D.