Special Situations in Safeguarding Children and Young People in Dental Care

About This Course

Learn how to identify and respond to safeguarding issues effectively with our comprehensive course on safeguarding children and young people in dental care. Topics covered include mental health, substance abuse, digital dentistry, and patient education.

Why Take This Course?

The course covers various aspects of safeguarding children and young people in dental care, including digital dentistry, mental health concerns, substance abuse, patient education, and future directions in safeguarding practice. Each section includes an introduction, relevant challenges and concerns, support mechanisms, and practical exercises or case studies. The course aims to equip dental professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and respond to safeguarding issues effectively.

This course on safeguarding children and young people in dental care covers various aspects such as digital dentistry, mental health concerns, substance abuse, patient education, and future directions in safeguarding practice. It includes an introduction, relevant challenges and concerns, support mechanisms, and practical exercises or case studies. The course aims to equip dental professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and respond to safeguarding issues effectively. It can be highly beneficial to dental professionals who work with children and young people.

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How This Course Supports GDC Enhanced Dental CPD

“Dental professionals have a duty to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. A primary qualification is only the first step in their education and development which should last throughout their professional life” General Dental Council

Learning Objectives	Anticipated Outcomes
1: By the end of this course, students will be able to understand the unique safeguarding challenges presented by digital dentistry, including protecting patient privacy and addressing online concerns.	1: Upon completion of the course, students are expected to confidently navigate the unique safeguarding challenges presented by digital dentistry.
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to recognise signs of mental health concerns in children and young people, understand the impact of dental procedures on mental well-being and navigate support and referral mechanisms.	2: As a result of this course, learners are likely to be more adept at recognising and responding to mental health concerns in children and young people, contributing to their overall well-being.
3: Students will demonstrate their ability to identify signs of substance abuse, communicate effectively about such concerns, and understand the referral and report systems in place.	3: The course should lead to learners being more prepared to identify and manage situations of substance abuse in the context of safeguarding.
4: By the final session, participants will have mastered the design and implementation of effective patient education programs that can contribute to safeguarding, and understand how to measure their impact.	4: In the wider context, the course aims to enhance the effectiveness of patient education programs in dental practices, contributing to better safeguarding.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have a grasp of the current trends in safeguarding, the impact of technology and innovation, and the role of research in advancing safeguarding practice.	5: Following the course, students should be well-informed about the current trends, technological impact, and the role of research in reshaping safeguarding practices.

Regulatory Standards

GDC	CQC
✅ A – Effective Communication ✅ B – Effective Management ✅ C – Maintenance in Field of Practice ✅ D – Maintenance in Patient Confidence	✅ Caring ✅ Effective ✅ Leadership ✅ Responsive ✅ Safe

🕐 60 minutes of Enhanced Dental CPD

Course Description

The course covers various aspects of safeguarding children and young people in dental care, including digital dentistry, mental health concerns, substance abuse, patient education, and future directions in safeguarding practice. Each section includes an introduction, relevant challenges and concerns, support mechanisms, and practical exercises or case studies. The course aims to equip dental professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and respond to safeguarding issues effectively.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of the course focuses on safeguarding in the context of digital dentistry, including challenges, protecting patient privacy and confidentiality, responding to online concerns, and a case study on navigating a digital safeguarding issue.

Section 2

Section 2 of the course focuses on safeguarding children and young people with mental health concerns, including understanding mental health, recognizing signs of mental health concerns, the impact of dental procedures on mental well-being, support and referral mechanisms, and a role-play scenario.

Section 3

This section of the course focuses on safeguarding in case of substance abuse. It covers understanding substance abuse and its impact, recognising signs of substance abuse, communicating effectively about substance abuse concerns, referral and report systems, and managing a substance abuse situation through an exercise.

Section 4

Section 4 of the course covers patient education in safeguarding, including designing effective programs, addressing sensitive topics, measuring impact, and implementing education programs.

Section 5

Future Directions in Safeguarding Practice covers current trends in safeguarding, the impact of technology on safeguarding, innovative approaches to safeguarding, the role of research in advancing safeguarding practice, and a summary of key takeaways from the course.

Course Reviews

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This course was a game-changer for me. The module on patient education was particularly enlightening, as it provided practical tips and tools for communicating with patients of all ages and backgrounds. I feel more confident in my ability to educate my patients on oral health and help them make positive changes.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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I highly recommend this course to all dental professionals. The section on digital dentistry was incredibly informative, and I learned about new technologies and techniques that I can incorporate into my practice. The course also emphasized the importance of staying up-to-date with technological advancements in dentistry.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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This course exceeded my expectations. The module on mental health concerns was particularly valuable, as it provided guidance on how to recognize signs of mental health issues and support patients in seeking appropriate care. The practical exercises and case studies were also very helpful in preparing me to handle real-life safeguarding situations.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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