Course Information
Date: 27/05/2026
Start Time: 18:30
Completion Time: 2 Hours
Venue: NIMDTA, 42 Beechill Road,Belfast, BT8 7RL
Speakers: Nicola Booth & Adele Cunningham
Course Description
This interactive workshop gives dental professionals the chance to experience the challenges faced by older patients and neurodiverse individuals in a dental setting. Short talks from Nichola Booth and Adele Cunningham will introduce key themes before you take part in an immersive simulation designed to show how the environment can affect these groups.
This course is in collaboration with Ulster and Queens University.
Warnings
- During the session there may be strobing / flashing lights which could potentially trigger seizures in susceptible individuals
- There are Latex balloons
- The Neurodiversity Simulation is designed to be overstimulating so neurodiverse individuals may find it overwhelming.
- We would ask anyone who may be affected by any of the above to contact Amanda Jackson (amanda.jackson@hscni.net) in advance of the session so that we can discuss any reasonable adjustments needed
Course Aims
- This Immersive simulation will explore the experiences of these patient groups in the dental setting.
- The simulation will be preceded by short talks from Nichola Booth & Adele Cunningham
Course Objectives
List of objectives for the course
- Explore themes of ageing and neurodiversity
- Appreciate the challenges faced by these groups
- Highlight reasonable adjustments
- Improve attitude and confidence when caring for these individuals
Course Learning Content
- What ageing and neurodiversity can mean in day‑to‑day practice
- The barriers these patients often face
- Reasonable adjustments that can improve care
- Ways to build confidence and a positive approach when supporting these individuals
GDC Development Outcomes
- A B D
Resources
Dietary Requirements
Please advise the Dental Continuing Education Team dentalcourses.nimdta@hscni.net if you have any dietary requirements.
DCP/Other Ticket
£16.00