Self-Reflection and Interprofessional Collaboration in Dental Practice

About This Course

Course 3: Self-Reflection and Interprofessional Collaboration in Dental Practice emphasizes interprofessional relationships, reflective practice, and conflict resolution. It includes case studies and techniques for effective collaboration and encourages a collaborative culture.

Why Take This Course?

Dental professionals in the UK often face the challenge of working in isolation, which can lead to a lack of communication and understanding between different healthcare professionals. This can result in suboptimal patient care and outcomes. The Self-Reflection and Interprofessional Collaboration in Dental Practice course addresses this challenge by providing dental professionals with the concepts, tools, and techniques needed to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals and reflect on their own practice. The course emphasizes the importance of ongoing reflection and the development of a collaborative culture, which can lead to improved patient care and outcomes.

Course 3: Self-Reflection and Interprofessional Collaboration in Dental Practice can be beneficial for dental professionals as it covers important topics such as interprofessional relationships, conflict resolution, and techniques for effective collaboration and reflection. By taking this course, dental professionals can develop ongoing reflective strategies and build a collaborative culture that can lead to better patient outcomes and overall practice success. The course includes case studies and exercises to help participants apply the concepts learned in their own practice.

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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 identify the benefits of self-reflection for dental practice.	1: Upon completion of the course, students are expected to demonstrate improved self-reflection skills, resulting in greater self-awareness and ability to identify areas for personal and professional growth.
2. Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to describe the role of interprofessional collaboration in dental practice.	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely develop a greater appreciation for the importance of interprofessional collaboration in dental practice and its potential impact on patient outcomes and overall healthcare delivery.
3. Students will demonstrate their ability to analyze the impact of personal biases on effective interprofessional collaboration.	3: The course should lead to a deeper understanding of the ethical and legal considerations involved in dental practice, allowing learners to make more informed decisions and provide more comprehensive care to their patients.
4. By the final session, participants will have mastered effective communication strategies for interprofessional collaboration in dental practice.	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to the ongoing development of the dental profession by promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement, as well as fostering greater collaboration between dental professionals and other healthcare providers.
5. At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed the competency to apply self-reflection and interprofessional collaboration skills to improve patient outcomes in dental practice.	5: Following the course, the expectation is that students will be better equipped to provide patient-centered care, with a greater focus on addressing individual patient needs and concerns, as well as working collaboratively with other healthcare providers to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

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

Course 3: Self-Reflection and Interprofessional Collaboration in Dental Practice covers the concept and benefits of interprofessional collaboration, reflecting on interprofessional relationships, interprofessional reflective practice, self-reflection in conflict resolution, and future directions in interprofessional collaboration. The course includes case studies, exercises, and techniques for effective collaboration and reflection. It emphasizes developing ongoing reflective strategies and encouraging a collaborative culture.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of Course 3 focuses on the concept of interprofessional collaboration in dental practice, including defining it, understanding its benefits and challenges, and the role of self-reflection in effective collaboration. The section also covers reflecting on interprofessional relationships and techniques for effective interprofessional reflective practice, as well as the role of self-reflection in conflict resolution. Finally, it concludes with a review of the course content, future directions for interprofessional collaboration, and developing ongoing reflective strategies to encourage a collaborative culture.

Section 2

Section 2 of “Self-Reflection and Interprofessional Collaboration in Dental Practice” focuses on understanding interprofessional relationships and the value of empathy in these relationships. It also covers techniques for effective reflective practice and conflict resolution, as well as strategies for developing an ongoing reflective culture. The section concludes with a review of key takeaways and future directions for interprofessional collaboration in dental practice.

Section 3

Section 3 of the course focuses on self-reflection and interprofessional collaboration in dental practice. It covers the concept of interprofessional collaboration, reflecting on interprofessional relationships, interprofessional reflective practice, self-reflection in conflict resolution, and a recap of key takeaways from the course, as well as future directions, strategies, and encouraging a collaborative culture through reflection.

Section 4

Section 4 of Course 3 focuses on Self-Reflection in Conflict Resolution. It covers the understanding of professional conflicts, the role of self-reflection in conflict resolution, techniques for reflective conflict resolution, a case study on resolving conflict through reflection, and a discussion on reflecting on your conflict resolution strategies. The section aims to help dental professionals develop reflective strategies for collaboration and encourage a collaborative culture through reflection.

Section 5

Section 5 of this course covers a review of the concepts and techniques discussed throughout the course, including interprofessional collaboration, reflective practice, conflict resolution, and professional boundaries. The section also explores future directions in interprofessional collaboration in dental practice and strategies for developing ongoing reflective practices and fostering a collaborative culture. The section concludes with a recap of key takeaways from the course.

Course Reviews

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Course 3 provided a valuable perspective on the importance of interprofessional collaboration in dental practice. The case studies and exercises were particularly helpful in demonstrating effective techniques for collaboration and reflection.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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I appreciated the emphasis on self-reflection and conflict resolution in this course. The techniques presented for reflective practice and interprofessional collaboration were practical and applicable to my daily work as a dental professional.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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The future directions in interprofessional collaboration presented in this course were thought-provoking and relevant to the evolving landscape of dental practice. The focus on developing ongoing reflective strategies and a collaborative culture was refreshing and inspiring.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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