What’s On

Upcoming BOS Courses and Educational Events

Please visit www.bos.org.uk for more information or to book a place on one of our courses
19 April 2024	Dento-legal study day Look out for further details coming soon. Face-to-face, BOS Offices
3 May 2024	National orthodontic therapist training day The ever-popular annual OT training day returns and this year will once again be available in a hybrid format, meaning delegates can attend in person or virtually. Hybrid: Face-to-face attendance at the BOS Offices or virtual attendance.
17 May 2024	First steps in critical appraisal This popular one-day online course run by The Critical Appraisal Company is ideal for beginners in critical appraisal and will provide an overview of how to critically appraise clinical papers. Virtual.
7 June 2024	Critical appraisal refresher course A bespoke course provided by The Critical Appraisal Company, specifically designed for consultants and orthodontic specialists to update their skills and knowledge in critically appraising scientific literature. Virtual.
13 June 2024	New specialty training curriculum and assessment methods Look out for further details coming soon. Virtual (evening webinar).
20-21 June 2024	Critical appraisal masterclass This comprehensive two-day online course run by the Critical Appraisal Company is ideally suited to those planning to undertake ISFE Part A in the near future. Virtual.
TBC	PAR and IOTN training courses Look out for further details coming soon. Face-to-face.
TBC	CBCT Level 1 and 2 courses Look out for further details coming soon. Virtual (Level 1) and face-to-face (Level 2).
TBC	CBCT Level 2B course This brand new course will be provided for BOS by BSDMFR and will be delivered virtually using one-to-one and small group teaching. It will be offered initially to those who have completed BOS/BSDMFR Level 1 and 2 CBCT courses. On successful completion of the Level 2B course, delegates will have met the CGDent and European Academy of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology guidelines for CPD in CBCT. Look out for further details coming soon. Virtual – personal study, feedback and small group teaching.

Online CPD and educational resources from BOS
National Orthodontic Programme for specialty trainees Please contact your Training Programme Director to gain access to this valuable resource, which includes full coverage of the ST1-3 curriculum.
Fluoride varnish application training A virtual training package for DCPs who wish to extend their scope of practice to include application of fluoride varnish to patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Log in to www.bosvle.org.uk to view the training video and download the training materials. CPD for DCPs There are four CPD modules available online for orthodontic therapists: • Cephalometry (3 hours CPD) • Management of orthodontic emergencies (2 hours CPD) • Brackets and bracket prescriptions (2 hours CPD) • Assessment of the orthodontic patient (2 hours CPD) Log in to www.bosvle.org.uk to undertake the CPD
Prodental CPD Complete all your core CPD online for FREE! Available free of charge to all BOS and ONG members. To request access, please email [e-mail]
Digitutor An online package designed to help develop skills in identification of common cephalometric points. A great resource for those learning the practical skills of cephalometric assessment.