Advanced Concepts in Legal and Ethical Decision Making in Dentistry

About This Course

This course covers advanced ethical concepts in dentistry, including consent, confidentiality, and ethical considerations in dental research. It includes case studies and thought experiments to apply ethical theories in practice.

Why Take This Course?

This course addresses several key challenges that UK dental professionals face in regards to ethical and legal considerations in their practice. These include understanding and applying ethical theories and principles, navigating consent and capacity issues with patients, maintaining confidentiality and data protection, and conducting ethical dental research. Through case studies and thought experiments, dental professionals can gain a better understanding of these complex issues and learn how to make ethical decisions in their practice. The course ends with a review and summary of the advanced concepts covered, allowing professionals to reflect on what they have learned and implement it in their work.

This course on Advanced Dental Ethics covers a range of important topics such as ethical theories and application in dentistry, consent and capacity in dental practice, confidentiality and data protection, and ethics and law in dental research. By taking this course, you will gain a deep understanding of the ethical and legal considerations in dental practice and research, which will help you make informed decisions and provide better care to your patients.

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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 and apply the principles of informed consent in a dental setting.	“1: Upon completion of the course, students are expected to uphold the highest standards of informed consent, professional boundaries, and equality in their practice, improving the overall patient experience.
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to maintain professional boundaries and handle dual relationships ethically and legally.	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely enhance their ethical sensitivity, influencing a more responsible and ethical approach to dental research and practice within the wider dental community.
3: Students will demonstrate their ability to conduct dental research in accordance with ethical guidelines and legal requirements.	3: The course should lead to increased compliance with equality and discrimination law, promoting fairness and equality within dental settings.
4: By the final session, participants will have mastered the principles of equality and discrimination law as they apply to dental practice.	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to the improvement of ethical and legal standards in dental research and practice, influencing advancements in the field.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed the competency to reflect on the course’s topics, integrating their learning into their practice.”	5: Following the course, the expectation is that students will lead by example, advocating for advanced ethical decision-making practices and legal compliance within their professional environments.”

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

1. Advanced Ethical Concepts This section will cover the Four Principles Approach in Dentistry, Ethical Theories and Application in Dentistry, Dental Ethics and Professional Autonomy, Deontology vs Utilitarianism in Dentistry, and a case study on applying ethical theories in practice. 2. Consent and Capacity in Dental Practice This section will focus on defining and understanding consent, assessing patient capacity, consent in pediatric dentistry, informed consent and ethical dilemmas in complex cases, and a thought experiment on handling consent issues. 3. Confidentiality and Data Protection This section will cover the principle of confidentiality, legal and ethical obligations related to confidentiality, data protection laws and regulations, managing breaches of confidentiality, and a case study on confidentiality and data protection scenarios. 4. Ethics and Law in Dental Research This section will address the ethical conduct of dental research, legal aspects of dental research, informed consent in research, research ethics committees and review processes, and a thought experiment on ethical issues in dental research. 5. Course Review and Summary This section will serve as a review and summary of the advanced concepts in dental ethics, legal aspects of consent, capacity, and confidentiality, ethical and legal considerations in dental research, the importance of ethical decision making, and a course summary and reflection.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of the course covers advanced ethical concepts in dentistry, including the Four Principles approach, ethical theories and application, professional autonomy, and deontology vs utilitarianism. It also explores consent and capacity in dental practice, confidentiality and data protection, and ethics and law in dental research. The section concludes with a course review and summary, emphasizing the importance of ethical decision making and reflection.

Section 2

Section 2 of this course covers advanced ethical concepts in dentistry, including the four principles approach, ethical theories and their application, dental ethics and professional autonomy, deontology versus utilitarianism, and case studies that apply ethical theories in practice. It also delves into consent and capacity in dental practice, such as defining and understanding consent, assessing patient capacity, consent in pediatric dentistry, complex cases involving informed consent and ethical dilemmas, and handling consent issues. Confidentiality and data protection are also discussed, including the principle of confidentiality, legal and ethical obligations, data protection laws and regulations, managing breaches of confidentiality, and confidentiality and data protection scenarios. Ethics and law in dental research are explored, such as ethical research conduct, legal aspects of dental research, informed consent in research, research ethics committees and review processes, and ethical issues in dental research. The section ends with a course review and summary, highlighting advanced concepts in dental ethics, legal aspects of consent, capacity and confidentiality, ethical and legal considerations in dental research, the importance of ethical decision making, and reflection.

Section 3

Section 3 of the course covers the topics of confidentiality and data protection in dentistry. It explores the principles of confidentiality, the legal and ethical obligations around it, data protection laws and regulations, managing breaches of confidentiality, and various scenarios related to confidentiality and data protection.

Section 4

Section 4 of the course covers topics related to ethics and law in dental research, including ethical research conduct, legal aspects of dental research, informed consent in research, research ethics committees and review processes, and ethical issues in dental research.

Section 5

Section 5 of the course covers advanced concepts in dental ethics, legal aspects of consent, capacity and confidentiality, ethical and legal considerations in dental research, the importance of ethical decision making, and concludes with a course summary and reflection.

Course Reviews

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Great course! I found the section on ethical theories and application particularly insightful and the case studies were helpful in applying those concepts to real-life scenarios.

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✅ Had Positive Impact

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Very informative course on consent and capacity. I appreciated the focus on pediatric dentistry and the thought experiment was a helpful exercise in handling complex consent issues.

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✅ Met Course Outcomes

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Thorough coverage of confidentiality and data protection in dental practice. The case study provided valuable examples of how to manage breaches of confidentiality and navigate legal and ethical obligations.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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