About the programme
The Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre (EDHEC) Online Learning Programme is an innovative, progressive initiative developed by EDHEC and supported by Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) NHSE for healthcare. It is the gateway to premium, easily accessible dental education of the highest standards meeting the needs of continuing professional development.
Our aim is to provide dentists and dental care professionals with easy access to progressive, tailored, interactive learning experiences to empower their confidence in daily clinical practice. Our meticulously crafted courses are designed to elevate expertise and proficiency in various aspects of dentistry such that learning can be integrated and balanced against the professional demands of a busy schedule.
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Our portfolio covers a diverse range of subjects with each course being thoughtfully designed to maximise efficiency and ease of access. Each course is crafted by leading subject matter experts ensuring our offerings guarantee top tier educational experience enabling participants to remain at the forefront of their field.
Each session is structured to be interactive lasting up to 45 minutes and can be completed as a whole or in parts allowing the opportunity to return where you left off, thus giving flexibility to seamlessly integrate learning into a busy schedule, providing a hassle-free and enriching educational journey.
Course catalogue:
Our courses have been designed to address the evolving educational needs of dental professionals. Each course is structured to enrich and enhance the learning journey in today’s world of changing dental needs. Here are some of the courses we offer:
- Child Focused Dental Practices (CFDP)
This series of 11 webinars focuses on upskilling the dental practitioner and their team in managing children and young people with tips and guidance on tools and techniques that can be used in general dental practice using best practice and evidence-based approach.
- General Dentistry e-learning
This series of 13 webinars provides the dentist and their team with guidance on the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with general oral diseases with a systemic interface. Each session provides up to date information on current thinking and management using an evidence-based approach.
- Restorative Based e-learning (launching soon)
This series covers a range of 5 topics that are often deemed to be challenging for the early dental practitioner. Whilst designed with the dentist during the first 5 years after graduation in mind, the practical tips and guidance provided in the series make them useful for the dental team.
- Core Learning Series for Dental Care Professionals (launching soon)
There are 3 courses covering radiology, photography and oral health promotion. Each course has subsets and is ideal for those wishing to enhance their existing knowledge but also act as a stepping stone for those looking to expand their skills in new areas.
Acknowledgements
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Child Focused Dental Practices (CFDP)
Child Focused Dental Practices (CFDP)
Dr Ursala Devalia CFDP Project Lead – Consultant Paediatric Dentist Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Dr Mohsin Chaudhary Clinical senior lecturer and Consultant in Paediatric dentistry Queen Mary University of London Dr Adele Johnson Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Dr Laura Timms Academic Clinical Fellow University of Sheffield Dental School Dr Greig Taylor NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow and Registrar in Paediatric Dentistry Newcastle University Professor Nicola Innes Professor of Paediatric Dentistry Cardiff University Dental School Professor Sondos Albadri Professor in Paediatric Dentistry University of Liverpool Professor Jenny Gallagher MBE Dean for International Affairs, Newland-Pedley Professor of Oral Health Strategy and Hon Consultant in Dental Public Health Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King’s College London -
Restorative Based e-learning
Restorative Based e-learning
Dr Ramandeep Marway Specialty Doctor in Endodontics Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Dr Huw Atwood Specialty Doctor in Restorative Dentistry Professor Ailbhe McDonald Emeritus Professor in Prosthodontics Mr Kenneth Hemmings Consultant and Honorary Associate Professor in Restorative Dentistry -
Core Learning Series for Dental Care Professionals (DCP)
Core Learning Series for Dental Care Professionals (DCP)
Ms Panayiota (Pat) Lazarou Tutor Dental Hygienist Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Mrs Marie Parker Deputy Programme Director of Dental Hygiene and Therapy Dr Chon Pei (Denny) Wang Locum Specialty Registrar and Associate Clinical Lecturer in Prosthodontics Dr Wing Ho (Manuel) Man Locum Specialty Registrar and Associate Clinical Lecturer in Prosthodontics Miss Taiwo Oyegunle Oral Health Promotion Lead King’s College Hospital Dr Jimmy Makdissi Senior Lecturer and Consultant in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiologist
Founder and Clinical DirectorBarts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry
JM Radiology -
General Dentistry e-learning
General Dentistry e-learning
Dr Molly Harte Specialty Doctor in Oral Medicine and Facial Pain Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Dr Vidya Nath Specialty Doctor in Prosthodontics Dr Mohamed Hamed Specialty Doctor in Restorative Dentistry Dr Jaspreet Virdee Specialty Registrar in Oral Surgery Ms Yuk-Ying (Stephanie) Yee Specialty Doctor in Endodontics Dr Chon Pei (Denny) Wang Locum Specialty Registrar and Associate Clinical Lecturer in Prosthodontics Dr Wing Ho (Manuel) Man Locum Specialty Registrar and Associate Clinical Lecturer in Prosthodontics Dr Fatimah Alsayer Consultant in Special Care Dentistry Dr Mysa Al-Fozan Consultant in Special Care Dentistry Miss Hana Cho Consultant in Special Care Dentistry
Meet the team
Ulpee Darbar
Director of Dental Education, Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Minesh Patel
Associate Director of Dental Education, Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Urshla Devalia
Consultant Paediatric Dentist, Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Gulshana Choudhury
Specialty Dentist, Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Krupti Denhard
Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Agata Milewicz
Specialty Dentist, Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Joshua Hudson
Specialty Dentist, Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Marie Parker
Deputy Programme Director of Dental Hygiene and Therapy, Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Channon Gulston
Dental Education Project Manager, Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Heather Rogers
Dental Education Project Manager, Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Angela Houlihan
Project Support Officer, Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Tasnim Khan
Project Support Officer, Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
NHSE TEL team members
Harry Weber-Brown
Programme Manager - Technology Enhanced Learning, NHS England
Syed Abbas
Senior Project Manager - Technology Enhanced Learning, NHS England
Victoria Ward
Lead Learning Designer - Technology Enhanced Learning, NHS England
Charlotte Howell
Learning Designer - Technology Enhanced Learning, NHS England
Ian Blacklock
Learning Designer - Technology Enhanced Learning, NHS England
Roger Ellison
Learning Designer - Technology Enhanced Learning, NHS England
Paul Kelly
Learning Designer - Technology Enhanced Learning, NHS EnglandJudith Hurrell
Learning Designer - Technology Enhanced Learning, NHS England
Rashmi Chavda
Graphic Designer - Technology Enhanced Learning, NHS England
Robin Lewis
Animator - Technology Enhanced Learning, NHS EnglandVanessa Bassnett
Marketing and Communications Engagement Lead - Technology Enhanced Learning, NHS England
How to access
To access any elfh programme, you will need an elfh account. If you do not have one, then you can register by selecting the Register button below.
To view the Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre (EDHEC) elearning series programme, select the View button below. If you already have an account with elfh, you will also be able to login and enrol on the programme from the View button.
If you already have an account with elfh, then you can enrol on to the Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre (EDHEC) elearning series programme by logging in to the elfh Hub, selecting My Account > Enrolment and selecting the programme. You can then access the programme immediately in the My e-Learning section.
NHS healthcare staff in England
The Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre (EDHEC) elearning series programme is also available to NHS healthcare staff via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). Accessing this elearning via ESR means that your completions will transfer with you throughout your NHS career.
Not an NHS organisation?
If you are not an NHS health or care organisation and therefore do not qualify for free access elfh Hub, you may be able to access the service by creating an OpenAthens account.
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Registering large numbers of users
If you are a HR, IT or Practice Manager and would like to register and enrol large numbers of staff within your organisation for access onto the Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre (EDHEC) elearning series programme, please contact elfh directly.
Organisations wishing to use their own LMS
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More information
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